Stellenbosch team picture during a DStv Premiership 2022/23 game. Photo: Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix.

Chiefs to sign Stellenbosch’s playmaker?

Kaizer Chiefs are expected to have another bustling transfer window. One of the new signings could be from Stellenbosch FC.

by Siseko Gwegwe

15-03-2023 07:14

in Premier Soccer League

Stellenbosch team picture during a DStv Premiership 2022/23 game. Photo: Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix.

The continuous rumours of Kaizer Chiefs’ interest in Junior Mendeita just keep adding by the day. Amakhosi are now reportedly taking bigger steps to make the deal happen.

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KAIZER CHIEFS TO SIGN JUNIOR MENDIETA

As widely reportedly across multiple publications in Mzansi, Arthur Zwane’s Chiefs are thought to be interested in signing Stellenbosch FC’s Junior Mendieta.

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The interest in the 29-year-old attacker follows after his five goals and seven assists in 22 games for Stellies this season. With the two clubs’ growing business relationship, Mendieta could easily become a Glamour Boy.

According to iDiskiTimes, Amakhosi have indicated an interest in signing Mendieta from Stellenbosch. The report added to suggest that the Cape Winelands club will be interested in the deal if Amakhosi’s offer meets expectations.

Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates on 25 February 2023. Image: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix.

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ANDILE JALI MISSES MAMELODI SUNDOWNS TRAINING

In other reports, Sundowns midfielder Andile Jali, who has been linked with Kaizer Chiefs, was not spotted at Chloorkop on Thursday.

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Following last week’s dramatic reports on attending training under the influence of alcohol, the DStv Premiership champions might be moving on from the former Pirates midfielder.

While Jali’s disciplinary report included his teammate Sipho Mbule, the 24-year-old did return to the team last weekend, while Jali did not. Additionally, the Matatiele-born player is yet to renew his contract with Sundowns before it expires in June. Read the full story here.

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