JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – AUGUST 23: Erick Mathoho and Bradley Grobler during the Absa Premiership match between Kaizer Chiefs and SuperSport United at FNB Stadium on August 23, 2017 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)
REVEALED: Why Kaizer Chiefs legend was rejected by United
Gavin Hunt has explained the reason why SuperSport United opted against signing Kaizer Chiefs legend Eric Mathoho
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – AUGUST 23: Erick Mathoho and Bradley Grobler during the Absa Premiership match between Kaizer Chiefs and SuperSport United at FNB Stadium on August 23, 2017 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)
Many expected Kaizer Chiefs legend Eric Mathoho to be unveiled as a new SuperSport United signing however that wasn’t the case.
Instead, Mathoho was turned away by Matsatsantsa despite training with the club.
And now, Gavin Hunt has explained Mathoho’s situation at the club.
According to the experienced coach, there was simply no place for Mathoho after the club already acquired sufficient cover in defence.
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Why United rejected Kaizer Chiefs legend
“I knew we were pretty full in that position where he play. We have Tyson, we have the youngsters, I have signed the Tanzanian, so we are pretty full in that area. So it will be difficult to take somebody in.” – Hunt told iDiskiTimes.
According to the latest reports, Eric Mathoho is edging closer to a move to Polokwane City following his SuperSport United rejection!
In other news, Given Msimango has heaped praise on Chiefs following his dream move to the club.
The talented former TS Galaxy defender was unveiled as a new Glamour Boy ahead of next season.
Msimango has thoroughly enjoyed his time at the club thus far, a club none can compare to in his opinion!
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“What has been outstanding, a key component is the standards you know. When I say cut above the rest, that’s what I associate Kaizer Chiefs with.” Msimango said as quoted by Citizen.
“Not only the badge but the way they do things, the way they run things on and off the pitch, down from your health, your diet, to your performance on the pitch.
“You know the detail that they focus on, sprint distances, top speed, all those small details that contribute to a person’s performance, they focus on.”
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