Khama Billiat is at a crossroads. Image: BackpagePix
Three options for Kaizer Chiefs star Khama Billiat
Khama Billiat is at a true career crossroads. Will he stay at Kaizer Chiefs or seek newer pastures in the twilight of his career?
Khama Billiat is at a crossroads. Image: BackpagePix
Khama Billiat is nowhere to be seen after seemingly rejecting an offer from Kaizer Chiefs to extend his contract.
With the 32-year-old Zimbabwean now out of contract, where does his future lie and what are his options?
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Khama Billiat’s three options
Remain with Kaizer Chiefs
Never say never in football. Although it seems unlikely and bridges may have been burned, Billiat could still theoretically commit himself to one more year at Naturena. Whether or not that happens is anyone’s guess, but it’s an option.
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Head to North Africa
With rumours that top clubs from the continent are interested in Billiat, he could well make a move North and try his hand at scooping another CAF Champions League crown. Would he want to make such a drastic change at this stage of his playing career though?
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Make bank in the Middle East
The most lucrative option would be to move to the Middle East. With clubs from Saudi Arabia, Dubai and the UAE in general throwing money around, who wouldn’t want a slice of that?
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The next week could tell us more about the future of Khama Billiat. It’s an intriguing subplot building up to another football season in Mzansi.
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