Farouk Khan: Former Kaizer Chiefs Coach Blasts Amakhosi for Signing Two Pirates Stars

Farouk Khan: Former Kaizer Chiefs Coach Blasts Amakhosi for Signing Two Pirates Stars

  • Farouk Khan has weighed in on Kaizer Chiefs' decision to sign Orlando Pirates duo Thabiso Monyane and Paseka Mako this summer
  • The Glamour Boys are working to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season, and the signings of the two Pirates stars are part of their efforts to bolster the team
  • Khan expressed his views on the new acquisitions, highlighting the potential impact of the Pirates players at Chiefs

Former Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Farouk Khan has shared his thoughts on the Glamour Boys' decision to sign two Orlando Pirates stars, Thabiso Monyane and Paseka Mako, this summer.

The Soweto giants are trying to bolster their squad ahead of next season and are also making some moves in the transfer market.

Chiefs are said to have snapped up Mako and Monyane on free transfers this summer after they were both released by the Sea Robbers at the end of their respective contracts.

The deals are yet to be confirmed by Kaizer Chiefs as they are waiting for their contracts to expire at the end of this month, but the deals are all but done.

Amakhosi had a poor season in the Betway Premiership missing out on top eight finish on the last day of the season, but ended the campaign with a title after defeating Pirates in the final of the Nedbank Cup.

Khan slams Kaizer Chiefs for signing Mako & Monyane

In a recent interview with FARPost, Khan criticised his former team for choosing to sign Mako and Monyane on free transfers this summer, rather than looking for young players to start their rebuilding project with.

“If they were the calibre that could make an impact, why did Orlando Pirates let them go?” the former Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach asked during the interview.
“When you are pushing to build a team, you need to go get young players who can grow into the system. I think many clubs try to save by not spending on transfers, but that has a negative effect in the long run.

“Take nothing away from the two players, they are very good players, but can they improve the present Kaizer Chiefs team?” he asked again.
“I think they’re fine players, but can they take the Glamour Boys to the next level? I’ll have to wait and see. At Chiefs, you need players who can take the level of your squad higher.”

Fans react to Khan's talks about Chiefs' transfer

Voice of Reason said:

"Khan is one of those people who never see the positive and always find something to complain about. When KC is fielding the youth, they say the team is not balanced. It needs experience. When we bring in experience, they tell us about development... This is tiring."

Chicco.Dhladhla wrote:

"Coach Khan must worry about his Cluband stop making himself and know all about PSL...he Coached at Santos and what was his record like....can we discuss that now?"

Thenjeni commented:

"They are loosing DDC players to other teams while signing semi retirement players."

Mvuyisi Qomoyi reacted:

"He’s misinformed they were not let go they just didn’t extend their contract with OP negotiations broke off 😂😂😂"

Thulani_King05 shared:

"Farouk has a lot of things to say about others who are actually doing the job and way better than him."

Dutch-born striker keen on Kaizer Chiefs' move

Briefly News also reported that a Dutch-born striker is keen on joining Kaizer Chiefs this summer after being released by a European club.

The 23-year-old, who has South African roots, is currently a free agent and he's dreaming of joining the PSL giants.

Source: Briefly News

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