Inacio Miguel Is Ready To Accept the Challenge of Playing for Kaizer Chiefs

Inacio Miguel Is Ready To Accept the Challenge of Playing for Kaizer Chiefs

  • Angolan defender Inacio Miguel said he was told by coach Nasreddine Nabi and former PSL star Hugo Marques to join Kaizer Chiefs
  • The 28-year-old joined Amakhosi from Angolan champions Petro de Luanda after being told the Soweto club is one of the biggest sides in Africa
  • Local football fans praised Miguel on social media, saying the player could soon wear the captain's armband for Amakhosi

New Kaizer Chiefs defender Inacio Miguel said he is happy to have joined one of the biggest clubs in Africa after being persuaded by former PSL star and coach Nasreddine Nabi.

The Angolan defender joined Chiefs during the current transfer window, and he says former Cape Town City goalkeeper Hugo Marques played a big part in his decision.

Inacio Miguel is excited to play for Kaizer Chiefs
Inacio Miguel called Kaizer Chiefs one of the biggest clubs in Africa. Image: inaciomiguel42.
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After arriving at Amakhosi, Miguel said he was excited to play in front of the local fans and was eager to prove himself in Mzansi.

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Inacio Miguel wanted a new challenge

Miguel speaks about his decision to join Chiefs in the tweet below:

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According to iDiski Times, the Angolan said he needed a new challenge after winning titles in his home country, which is why he joined a list of foreign talent to join the PSL.

Miguel said:

"He [Marques] just told me, don't think twice. You know, Kaizer Chiefs is the biggest club in South Africa, in Africa, [and] world recognised. And if I want something different in my career and a new challenge, there is no better club to go."

Fans expect big things from Miguel

It is clear from social media that fans expect big things from the Angolan international defender, with many backing the star to play a starring role this season.

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Hwipha Lelapi Samma has high hopes:

"This one will be our captain soon."

Thulani Nene is positive:

"All in good time, Miguel."

Sandile Ngetu is patient:

"Let's wait and see."

Niko Williams Jr is impressed:

"This guy seems to be always serious about his work."

Vukani Vkay is a Chiefs fan:

"Amakhosi will rise again."

Kaizer Chiefs show an interest in Kenyan striker

As reported by Briefly News, Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs have extended their search for a new striker to Qatar for Kenyan striker Michael Olungo.

The 30-year-old Kenyan national captain plays for Al-Duhail and has an impressive record of 70 goals in as many games.

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Junior Bester (Editor) Junior Bester is the current Entertainment (Sports) Writer at Briefly News. He achieved a ND:Journalism at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology in 2012. He worked for Independent Newspapers from 2011 till 2022 covering news, sport, business and entertainment for titles such as Weekend Argus, Cape Argus, Daily Voice and Northern News. Junior passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. He joined Briefly News in 2024. You can reach him at junior.bester@briefly.co.za