Time to get serious
The Kaizer Chiefs board are confident they can land a marquee striker target in January for a cool R20 million.
Chiefs are confident they can sign Mayele
Amakhosi’s board and management feel they can negotiate Pyramids FC down in their R25 million valuation of star striker Fiston Mayele.
“After the TS Galaxy game, there was the usual post-match meeting and that is when all the parties agreed that they have to go for Mayele again,” an insider told Soccer Laduma regarding Kaizer Chiefs’ transfer plans.
“That’s why management and the board agreed that they would raise the bid for Mayele to R20m and hope Pyramids, who have been looking for between R22m to R25m, will be soft on them this time around.”
Pitso wants to stay in Iran
Pitso Mosimane took charge of Esteghlal in October and immediately tasted three defeats on the bounce. However, now he’s settled in and posted a sequence of six matches unbeaten. Jingles has confirmed he’s been approached over a contract extension:
Nabi laments Chiefs’ wastefulness
Manager Nasreddine nabi was again annoyed at his side’s lack of a clinical touch in front of goal after their disappointing 1-1 draw with TS Galaxy. Is Fiston Mayele the answer
“It is true that we feel up top, we have the same kind of players, who like to dribble and play in short spaces. But we lack a bit of power,” Nabi told SuperSport TV.
“(We lack) players who can shoot and make decisions and we need to get those kinds of players in the future.
“(We need) a level for Kaizer Chiefs. It feels like the perfect gift for Christmas will be players who can strengthen the team. But we will (also) do everything we can with what we have to get better results.”
Upcoming Fixtures
The Glamour Boys must wait until Sunday December 29th for their next assignment. They face Chippa at their new temporary home, Moses Mabhida Stadium.
- Amakhosi vs Chippa: Sun 29 December, 17:45
- Cape Town City vs Amakhosi: Sun 05 January, 17:30
- Amakhosi vs Stellenbosch: Wed 08 January, 19:30
- Amakhosi vs Golden Arrows: Sun 12 Jan, 15:30
