Mduduzi Shabalala of Kaizer Chiefs. Photo: Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

What on earth is going on with Kaizer Chiefs star Mduduzi Shabalala?

Mduduzi Shabalala has fallen out of favour somewhat at Kaizer Chiefs. What’s going on there, Makhosi, and are you worried?

by James Freemantle

07-09-2023 08:48

in Premier Soccer League

Mduduzi Shabalala of Kaizer Chiefs. Photo: Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

What’s going on with Mduduzi Shabalala at Kaizer Chiefs? Your guess is as good as ours, we guess.

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MDU OR DIE OUT IN THE COLD

Although he’s hardly been frozen out, Mduduzi Shabalala isn’t seeing nearly as much game time as he was last season. Rewind to the 2022-23 campaign and the youngster was a key member towards the back end of the campaign. This term he’s made just three appearances in the league, and hasn’t been called upon in MTN8 action so far, most recently as an unused substitute against Sundowns.

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With the arrivals of Pule Mmodi, Jasond Gonzalez and Ranga Chivaviro, competition for places in the front three is intense. Christian Saile also offers an interesting skill set on the right-hand side. Mdu’s namesake Mduduzi Mdantsane is also a less direct competitor for his role as a number 10 behind the strikers. It’s still early days, and Shabalala might be a little annoyed at his lack of involvement, but the minutes will come.

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