Kaizer Chiefs returned to training in preparation for their upcoming pre-season tour in Europe, which will see them take on Dutch giants FC Utrecht.
However, as they returned for their first training session on June 20, onlookers noticed four absentees: Mduduzi Shabalala, Bruce Bvuma, Wandile Duba, and Aden McCarthy.
The reasoning behind their non-inclusion is that they recently participated in the COSAFA Cup, which was deemed sufficient to grant them additional time off before returning to practice. Each player is expected to board a plane to the Netherlands.
Tau warning signings
PSL winner Percy Tau has made it clear that he is happy to join AmaKhosi for next to nothing; however, former Kaizer Chiefs forward Katlego Mphela believes this would be a mistake.
“In the past few seasons Chiefs have not been doing well despite winning a trophy last season and they need players who will help them change the team’s fortunes,” said Mphela.
“But I don’t think signing Percy Tau will be the solution if you look at the history of most former Sundowns players who joined Chiefs, including myself. We don’t live up to expectations. There are a lot of expectations, and that puts pressure on the players.”
“Look at what happened to Keagan Dolly, Khama Billiat or Edward Manqele.” “Yes, they are different players but expectations are the same and history is the same,” he added.
“It’s a tricky one because Percy has a lot of quality and experience but the history will tell
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