January 2025 might very well be Kaizer Chiefs’ most pivotal transfer window in the club’s history. Why? Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates are stronger than ever, while Amakhosi have a top-class technical team but not the players.
NASREDDINE NABI LOOKING FOR NEW PLAYERS TO SIGN
The club’s new coach, Nasreddine Nabi, confirmed to the media that his squad needs continued improvement.
“I think we haven’t finished changing the squad,” Nabi said after Kaizer Chiefs signed Bongani Sam, Fiacre Ntwari, Rushwin Dortely, Inacio Miguel, Gaston Sirino and Njabulo Blom before the season started in September.
“For all decisions, the direction of my eyes is for the best for Chiefs. It is not to be friendly, not to be emotional. For that reason, moving the squad won’t stop window after window.
“Maybe for a player not at our level there will be another opportunity, they will be out.
“People were pushing to see a striker before the last window (closed), but the opportunities were very bad.
“In October, we don’t play many games, and then there is November and December, and after that (in January), a new window will open, and we will have the opportunity to scout the world for the best players,” the Tunisian added.
FULL LIST OF PLAYERS LINKED WITH KAIZER CHIEFS IN THE JANUARY TRANSFER WINDOW
According to various local reports over the past three months, the Glamour Boys are linked with a list of players that include midfielders, forwards and strikers.
FULL LIST:
- Feisal Salum, 26, Midfielder at Azam FC in Tanzania
- Michael Olunga, 30, Striker at Al-Duhail in Qatar
- Asanele Velebayi, 21, Winger at Cape Town Spurs
- Zakhele Lepasa, 27, Striker at Orlando Pirates
- Fiston Mayele, 30, Striker at Pyramids FC in Egypt
- Oswin Appollis, 23, Winger at Polokwane City
- Sihle Nduli, 29, Midfielder at Stellenbosch FC
- Bongani Zungu, 31, Midfielder and clubless
- Tsepang Moremi, 24, Winger at AmaZulu.
Due to the complex nature of transfer deals and negotiations, clubs often manage to sign a third of players from a long list of targets.
WHO SHOULD KAIZER CHIEFS SIGN?
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