The Kaizer Chiefs Naturena Village in all its glory. Image: Ernest Makhaya
ICYMI: Khune’s Kaizer Chiefs replacement is already sorted
Kaizer Chiefs fans can rest assured that the club’s goalkeeping situation is in good hands if you’ll excuse the pun.
The Kaizer Chiefs Naturena Village in all its glory. Image: Ernest Makhaya
Kaizer Chiefs fans can rest assured that the club’s goalkeeping situation is in good hands if you’ll excuse the pun. Who’s going to step up and replace Itumeleng Khune in the long-term at Naturena?
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Molefe is ready to shine
20-year-old Karabo Bontle Molefe was sidelined for the majority of the last campaign with a serious wrist injury. However, the talented youngster is back to full fitness and is raring to go. It’s reported that he’ll be vying for the number 1 spot, currently held by Bruce Bvuma, for the second half of this season.
“It’s about time he gets his opportunity to play in the senior team. He just has to make sure that he grabs the opportunity with both hands because of these problems with Khune and Petersen,” a source told the Citizen.
“Those are experienced guys, but they have been very poor this season, hence now the guys are trying to push Bontle as quickly as they can.
“It’s about time he gets his opportunity to play in the senior team. He just has to make sure that he grabs the opportunity with both hands because of these problems with Khune and Petersen,” a source told the Citizen.
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Mazhamba can follow Khune’s pathway to the senior setup
16-year-old Amakhosi ‘keeper Takalani Mazhamba has been in the club’s development structures for some time and earmarked to make a big impact on the first team. He travelled to Algeria for the U17 Africa Cup of Nations in April and May this year. Right now the number 1 spot at Naturena is up for debate, with Bruce Bvuma currently the man between the sticks and captain Itumeleng Khune suspended. Brandon Petersen, meanwhile, has fallen out of favour after a spate of recent mistakes.
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