Today’s Kaizer Chiefs news wrap takes a look at some April Fool’s Saleng nonsense and a glimpse into the club’s future.
Saleng to Kaizer Chiefs is a pipe dream that won’t happen
All jokes aside, after hesitating to sell Monnapule Saleng, and with all possible suitors knowing he’s unhappy at the club, that will certainly drive his price down. Pirates’ bargaining position is significantly weakened because of the player’s reluctance to stay, but that doesn’t mean they can’t get a good sum for the 27-year-old. The record departure in Pirates history was €2.3 million (R44 million) when Mbulelo ‘Oldjohn’ Mabizela moved to Tottenham in 2003-2004. It’s unlikely the Sea Robbers can fetch a number in that region, but there’s no reason why the 2022-2023 PSL Player of the Year shouldn’t command a decent fee. They should be looking to recover at least half (R22 million), especially if they can bring Sundowns to the market. The main question there is: do they want to strengthen a rival?
Click for three potential stars to REPLACE Saleng
Kaizer Chiefs’ next generation is coming
19-year-old utility defender Kabelo Nkgwesa has been promoted to the club’s first-team setup. With Happy Mashiane failing to impress when given a chance at left-back, Bradley Cross is the club’s only genuine option in that position. Edmilson Dove, just back from injury, is the wrong side of 30 and a natural central defender. Nkgwesa could be an interesting prospect in a position Chiefs have struggled to fill in the trophy drought era.
Naledi Hlongwane could be a good striking prospect
Kaizer Chiefs have reportedly handed a three-year contract to teenage DDC striker Naledi Hlongwane.
Would Saleng ever move to Chiefs? Never say never, right?
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