Molefi Ntseki will be expected to hit the ground running. Image: Backpagepix

Ntseki outlines what qualities Kaizer Chiefs players need

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Molefi Ntseki has detailed what qualities the club look for in potential new signings and hailed the abilities of Thatayaone Ditlhokwe.

by James Freemantle

01-08-2023 07:31

in Premier Soccer League

Molefi Ntseki will be expected to hit the ground running. Image: Backpagepix

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Ntseki Molefi has outlined the qualities the club seeks in new signings.

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The Soweto giants have been busy in the transfer market, welcoming seven new signings ahead of the new Dstv Premiership season. They have signed Pule Mmodi, Ranga Chivaviro, Edson Castillo, Given Msimango, Thatayaone Ditlhokwe, Mduduzi Mdantsane and Tebogo Potsane. Thabo Cele is also widely expected to arrive this week.

Thabo Cele Kaizer Chiefs Bafana Bafana — Thabo Cele is expected to play for the Chiefs. Image: The Citizen

NTSEKI OUTLINES DITLHOKWE’S QUALITIES

Ditlhokwe has been described as a player with the right mentality to don the Amakhosi jersey. He joined Chiefs from SuperSport United and started both of the club’s international friendly matches in central defence. That included a match against his old club Township Rollers.

Ntseki thinks he’s an ideal signing for Chiefs:

“I think he’s a top-quality defender; he’s a local boy [Botswana]. He’s the captain of the national team, and with Kaizer Chiefs, in terms of our recruitment, we’re looking for such leaders. I think apart from being a leader; he’s a top-quality player,” Ntseki said in a post-match interview.

“We were looking forward to having him on the team in terms of bringing quality and adding value to the team. We’re very happy in terms of his contribution to the team now.”

“He has played in the PSL for three seasons. There’s nothing new about him being in the PSL.

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“That is why we recruited him so that he can add value to the club because even for him personally, when I spoke to him, he was looking forward to being a Kaizer Chiefs player. Now that he is here, it means he has to deliver for the club, and he has to perform as a team member.

“As of now, we’re very happy with his leadership and his knowledge of the game and his qualities on the pitch.”

Meanwhile, Chiefs commence the 2023-24 campaignagainst Chippa United on August 6th.

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