Kaizer Chiefs are looking to undergo a squad rebuild ahead of the next season, after a disappointing previous campaign.
Although they won the Nedbank Cup, Chiefs still failed to finish the season in the top eight positions.
Chiefs looking to make changes
This made it their second time in a row, under a second coach that they failed to qualify for the MTN8. With that, Chiefs are expected to make some big and telling changes to their playing personnel. This in an effort to ensure that they don’t find themselves in a similar situation again next season. It is no secret that they are looking to bolster their attack going into next season.
But that is just one department, as they are also intent on adding strength and depth to their defence. One position that is reportedly earmarked for that is the left-back berth. As it stands, Chiefs have Bradley Cross, Happy Mashiane, Edmilson Dove and Bongani Samplaying there.
Left-back position set for revamp?
Sam did not play a single minute for Chiefs since joining from arch rivals Orlando Pirates last season. He is rumoured to be on his way out. Mashiane has continued to be a bit part player and also could leave. There is also uncertainty over the future of Dove, with his deal up at the end of the month. So with possibly three left-backs on the way out, at least two new ones would be needed.
Earlier in the week, this publication reported that Chiefs were in negotiations to sign Aphiwe Balitifrom SuperSport United. Now according to Micky Jnr, the club are set to wrap that deal up in time for him to make it to their preseason tour to the Netherlands.
Baliti first signing
“Aphiwe Baliti will be part of Kaizer Chiefs’ squad to the Netherlands for pre-season.
The agent has confirmed that talks are close to being finalized. 23-year-old
Defender (LB) SuperSport United Played 18 games in the 2024/25 season” posted Micky Jnr on his official “X” account.
Good move?
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