Eric Mathoho of Kaizer Chiefs during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 Kaizer Chiefs Training at the Chiefs Village, Johannesburg on the 02 May 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Kaizer Chiefs transfer news: Ditlhokwe IN, end of road for Tower?
Kaizer Chiefs have agreed a deal to sign SuperSport United centre-back Thatayaone Ditlhokwe on a four-year contract from 1 July 2023.
Eric Mathoho of Kaizer Chiefs during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 Kaizer Chiefs Training at the Chiefs Village, Johannesburg on the 02 May 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Kaizer Chiefs have agreed a deal to sign SuperSport United centre-back Thatayaone Ditlhokwe on a four-year contract from 1 July 2023.
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The Botswana international signed a pre-contract with Chiefs, and he could make his move to Naturena before the end of January provided the Soweto giants pay SuperSport United the required transfer fee.
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Either way, Ditlhokwe now belongs to Chiefs, and he will eventually get to don the famous gold and black jersey in the near future to help them in defence.
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However, the big question that is on everyone’s lips is who Chiefs will sacrifice in defence to accomodate the 24-year-old Botswana international and captain.
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Centre-back Njabulo Ngcobo is relatively new in this Chiefs team although he is in his second season with the club.
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Of course, it’s common knowledge that left-footed centre-back Austin Dube could be on his way out after his well-documented struggles with game time.
There are already talks behind the scenes with his agent confirming interest in the services of Dube from a number of clubs.
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This begs the question as to whether or not Erick Mathoho is safe from the axe for Ditlhokwe to come in and assume one of the two centre-back positions at Chiefs.
Mathoho has been at Chiefs for almost 13 years now, and he has undoubtedly served the badge with distinction but his time seems to be up.
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His lack of game time (one substitute appearance) means Zwane could be planning for life without him with this signing.
After all, rumours have been rife that this could be Mathoho’s final season at Chiefs, and Ditlhokwe’s arrival could spell an end to the lanky defender’s time at Naturena.
