Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns have been active in the January transfer window, signing several stars in quick succession.
AmaKhosi have a history of nabbing disgruntled Brazilians, choosing to strike when contract negotiations go sour—they did it with Khama Billiat and, most recently, Gaston Sirino.
And with Themba Zwane’s and Peter Shalulile’s contracts expiring in five months, they’re sensing another opportunity to add a wealth of experience to Nasreddine Nabi’s youthful side.
Zwane update
According to reports, Chiefs are monitoring the Zwane situation diligently:
“Kaizer Chiefs could be watching the situation of a Mamelodi Sundowns star [Themba Zwane] with an interested eye,” KickOff reported.
“This as has been the Soweto giants’ tradition with out-of-contract players at Chloorkop in recent years. Even though Chiefs appeared not to have planned it, it came as no surprise when they signed Gaston Sirino. This after his contract lapsed at Sundowns at the end of June 2024.
“Amakhosi may also not be able to resist the temptation of having the opportunity to sign Themba Zwane, whose contract is left with only five months. With Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos still rating the 35-year-old, it would not be a shock for Chiefs to lure the Tembisa-born man to Naturena.
“He would be following in the footsteps of the likes of Josta Dladla, Katlego Mphela, Leonardo Castro, Khama Billiat, Ramahlwe Mphahlele, and recently Sirino, who all joined Chiefs from Sundowns as free agents.”
Could the 35-year-old, after more than a decade at the club, really be leaving the Brazilians?
Should Kaizer Chiefs buy both stars?
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