Kaizer Chiefs slap massive price tag on ‘released’ stars

Kaizer Chiefs have reportedly set a R1.5 million fee on two rising stars who have been suspended by the club.

Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly set to terminate the contract of youth academy stars Puso Dithejane and Unathi Mdaka.

The duo have landed themselves in hot water with the club. They were ‘amongst a group of players who were supposed to be ball retrievers for the first team match against AmaZulu at FNB Stadium, but refused’ according to IdiskiTimes.

The latest reports suggest the Amakhosi have slapped a massive buyout fee on their outgoing academy products!

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Kaizer Chiefs slap R1.5 million price tag on ‘released’ duo

“Defenders Puso Dithejane and Unathi Mdaka now face a future away from the club following a decision by the Soweto giants to serve the duo with termination letters making them free agents with immediate effect.” a SABC SPORT report read.

“However, Chiefs are only willing to formally clear the players if a fee of R1.5-million each is paid by any potential suitors.”

In other news, Chiefs interim head coach Cavin Johnson has explained the reason behind Pule Mmodi’s absence in his side’s 2-1 loss against Golden Arrows.

Many Amakhosi fans were hoping to see Mmodi in action against his former side, Arrows; however, the speedy winger was nowhere to be seen in Johnson’s match-day squad.

Chiefs lacked bite in attack, and Mmodi would’ve undoubtedly provided them with some much-needed pace in attack; however, here’s why Johnson opted against playing him.

According to Johnson, Mmodi was tactically sacrificed to ‘see something else’ from his side.

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Chiefs coach explains Mmodi absence

“Players like Ashley Du Preez, Edmilson Dove, and Pule Mmodi were not out because they were unavailable. It’s the change we tried so that we can see something else.” the Amakhosi coach said, as quoted by FarPost.

“We tried to shuffle a little bit. There were some changes. I’m not saying there weren’t changes. I thought the team played better. I thought they put a good shift, but they go home sad because they know in their hearts that they should have gotten a second goal.”

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