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Stellebosch FC forward Iqraam Rayners in Nedbank Cup action. Image: Backpagepix
Sundowns join Chiefs in race for Stellenbosch star
Kaizer Chiefs have a huge opportunity to sign one of the best players in the league, but Mamelodi Sundowns are also interested.
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Stellebosch FC forward Iqraam Rayners in Nedbank Cup action. Image: Backpagepix
Kaizer Chiefs are somewhat facing bad news. The mega-rich Mamelodi Sundowns are reportedly interested in an exciting Amakhosi target.
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KAIZER CHIEFS AND MAMELODI SUNDOWNS TARGET IQRAAM RAYNERS FROM STELLENBOSCH FC
Following a staggering form of 15 goals and eight assists in 26 games this season, Amakhosi and Kabo Yellow are unsurprisingly setting sights on the 27-year-old Rayners.
While Amakhosi were reported to be targeting Rayners last month, Unplayable’s newest report says Sundowns have also entered the race.
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ARTHUR ZWANE ON WHY ORLANDO PIRATES ARE BETTER THAN AMAKHOSI
Meanwhile, Chiefs coach Arthur Zwan believes bitter Soweto rivals Pirates have an important edge over Amakhosi.
As last weekend’s event went, the Sea Robbers marched into the Nedbank Cup final after downing Amakhosi at the FNB Stadium, with the goals coming from Kermit Erasmus, Yusuf Maart (Chiefs), and Sandile Mthethwa.
According to Zwane, the Buccaneers have established a core while his Chiefs team are still working to form connections.
However, looking at both line-ups, Chiefs started with seven new players compared to Pirates’ six.
“Obviously the only difference when it comes to that is us bringing in new players, that needed to gel,” Zwane via SABC Sport.
“We were also working on our chemistry and understanding and when you look at Pirates how many players that they brought this season.
“Already they had a core. With us, we didn’t have a core. We had to start afresh. When you look at players that were part and parcel of the team this season, some of them did not play.
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“Taking into consideration that most of our key players, for me very key players that could have played a huge role, [even in Saturday’s game] and many other games that we ended up losing, they were out injured,” the Chiefs mentor concluded.
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