Khune vs Akpeyi: Mzansi Debates on Who Should Start for Chiefs

- Kaizer Chiefs fans are currently divided on who should start as the goalkeeper this weekend in the match against Maritzburg United

- Fans are battling it out in @Cellular_ZA's replies section on Twitter as some are behind Itumeleng Khune and others are behind Daniel Akpeyi

- @Cellular_ZA posted the conversation starter earlier today and his replies section is filling up fast

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Kaizer Chiefs are set to play Martizburg United this Sunday, 18 October and Chiefs fans are divided on who should start as the goalkeeper. The toss-up is between veteran soccer player Itumeleng Khune and Daniel Akpeyi.

A tweet by @Cellular_ZA sparked the conversation on the social networking site. Cellular spoke about Gavin Hunt "starting his job with Chiefs" this weekend and proceeded to raise the question as who should start.

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Fans are divided on the app as some believe Khune is the choice while others think Daniel should be given a shot.

Take a look at Cellular's conversation starter below:

Take a look at what some Amakhosi fans are saying:

@shimza_24 wrote:

"Khune can marshal his defence. His leadership is needed in the team, aii those defenders don't take Akpeyi seriously because of his voice mahn."

@Nthabi_Beloved simply said:

Daniel Akpeyi..."

@MpolokengMohafa quote tweeted:

"Daniel Akpeyi."

In other soccer news, Briefly.co.za recently reported on Orlando Pirates signing Thabang Monare and their fans poking fun at Chiefs. Thabang Monare has joined the Orlando Pirates on a two-year deal, the Buccaneers confirmed on Wednesday. The 31-year-old will join the Bucs in the compressed 2020/21, season which includes the CAF Confederations Cup.

“I am happy to have signed with the Club,” said Monare. “I hope, like I have done in my entire career, I can make a meaningful contribution during my time here. I think this is a team that suits my style of play and that can only benefit me and the team for the season ahead.”

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Monare started trending on social media following the news and soccer fans had a lot to say about the signing. Bucs fans welcomed the news and they poked fun at the Kaizer Chiefs. Twitter user, @SongzTonic01, said: "Yhoo the coach doesn't have any excuse not to win something this season."

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