Three Kaizer Chiefsplayers did not report for duty on Friday ahead of their pre-season training.
The players absent from Naturena Village are Aden McCarthy, Mduduzi Shabalala, and Bruce Bvuma. According to Soccer Laduma, the trio has been granted additional time off following their participation in the recent COSAFA Cup with Bafana Bafana. They are expected to join the squad on June 30, allowing them ample time to prepare for their tour of the Netherlands.
So far, Kaizer Chiefs have released three players but more expected to depart in the coming weeks. The likes of Edson Castillo and Mduduzi Mdantsane are reportedly on their way out.
Kaizer Chiefs are yet to sign any players
With work resuming on Monday, Amakhosi coach Nasreddine Nabi will look to sign a few players ahead of their pre-season training in the Netherlands.
This week, Dutch side Utrecht FC confirmed that they will face the Nedbank Cup champions on July 11. “The next opponent will follow on July 11. The most popular club in South Africa will be the opponent: Kaizer Chiefs. This match will also be played behind closed doors,” the club stated.
Amakhosi pre-season tour of the Netherlands will take place from July 3 to July 19. New players are expected to join Kaizer Chiefs during the tour according to reports.
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