Kaizer Chiefs have several marquee names on their Christmas wish list and there’s a brand new midfielder at the top of the pile. They’re also preparing for a clash with Polokwane.
A new midfielder on the Chiefs shopping list
Amakhosi fans love to dream around Christmas time as the club is linked with several shiny new players. Foremost among those are three midfielders of different profiles. The South African’s Siseko Gwegwe has spotted interest in the versatile schemer Agee Basiala Amongo. According to KickOff, Amakhosi scouts were at the Loftus Versfeld last week to watch Union Maniema take on Mamelodi Sundowns. They were having a closer look at the 25-year-old Congolese star.
Velvet and steel have already been linked
You can’t have one without the other in a midfield unit. Chiefs are looking at the flamboyant, creative, goal-scoring playmaker Feisal Salum currently plying his trade for Azam FC. The Tanzanian star has helped his side to qualify for Afcon 2025. He scored a stunning 19 goals from midfield last season and already has nine in 2024-2025. He could command a fee as large as R15 million with a staggering salary of R222k a month. According to The Citizen, Amakhosi have the funds to out-bid Azam and offer him improved terms. However, the Chiefs face a tough stage of negotiations if they want to lure the midfielder away from his homeland.
Cele could bring some foreign experience
Meanwhile, enforcer Thabo Cele is reportedly homesick and keen on a return to South Africa after a spell in Russia with Fakel Voronezh. The enforcer has made 27 appearances for Fakel since moving there in August 2023 from Polish side Radomiak. Cele only has five South African caps under his belt after making a debut in 2017 under former Chiefs boss Stuart Baxter. Around R10 million would be enough to secure the player, should he be open to the move.
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Next five fixtures
After a disappointing 2-2 draw with Royal AM after holding a 2-0 lead, Amakhosi will be a bit deflated. Here’s what’s in store for Nabi’s side in the coming weeks, with Thatayaone Ditlhokwe hoping to play some part. The 26-year-old has helped steer his nation Botswana to Afcon 2025 in Morocco, their first participation at the showpiece in 12 years and only the second in their history.
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- Chiefs vs Chippa, Sun 29 Dec, 17:30
- Cape Town City vs Chiefs, 05 Jan, 17:30
- Chiefs vs Stellenbosch, 08 Jan, 19:30
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