Kaizers chiefs are poised to shake up their wage structure in a bold bid to secure one of Africa’s most sought-after midfield talents this January.
The Tanzanian international and midfield dynamo, Feisal Salum, appears to be on the verge of a lucrative pay increase with his current team, Azam FC. With both Simba SC and Kaizer Chiefs circling, Chiefs are prepared to flex their financial muscle to outbid Azam and present the player with enticing new terms. Nonetheless, luring the midfielder away from his native Tanzania may prove to be a complicated affair.
Salum, an attacking midfield virtuoso, was a revelation last season, netting an impressive 19 goals. He has continued his scoring surge into the 2024-2025 season, already tallying nine goals, underscoring that his previous success was anything but coincidental. Furthermore, he played a pivotal role in guiding Tanzania to the AFCON 2025 set to be held in Morocco
In comparison, former Chiefs player Keagan Dolly’s reported earnings of R1.4 million per month have been dismissed by the player himself as exaggerated. Meanwhile, outgoing captain and club legend Itumeleng Khune was believed to be earning R480,000 monthly.U
Incertainty looms over several players’ futures at Naturena, including Christian Saile, Ashley Du Preez, Edmilson Dove, George Matlou, Edson Castillo, and Happy Mashiane. Congolese forward Saile has struggled to secure a consistent spot in the starting lineup, having managed seven goals and four assists in 54 appearances since joining in 2023. Additionally, Venezuelan star Castillo is currently rehabbing an injury, which may complicate the midfield landscape once he returns. Mashiane found himself on the bench during the recent match against Royal AM.
A source revealed to Soccer Laduma regarding Saile’s predicament: “They have tried to give him a chance and be patient with him, but they are not getting the returns they expected from him.
Following a frustrating 2-2 draw with Royal AM, despite leading 2-0 at one point, Chiefs may be feeling a touch demoralized. As Nabi’s squad gears up for what lies ahead, Ditlhokwe will be eager to contribute to the team’s efforts
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