Former Orlando Pirates Coach Confident Thabiso Monyane Will Shine at Kaizer Chiefs

• Former Orlando Pirates coach Augusto Palacios has commented on Thabiso Monyane's potential move to Kaizer Chiefs after his release by the Buccaneers
• The South African international was let go by the Sea Robbers after his contract ended, and he decided to join the club's city rivals ahead of next season
• The Bafana Bafana star is not the only player joining the Glamour Boys after being released by Orlando Pirates this summer

Former Orlando Pirates coach Augusto Palacios has shared his thoughts on Thabiso Monyane's reported move to Kaizer Chiefs this summer, following his release by the Buccaneers.

The Sea Robbers released the Bafana Bafana star alongside some other players at the end of their contract as they want to create space for new arrivals this summer.

The Bucs have already signed several players; Tshepang Moremi from AmaZulu FC, and Tshepho Mashiloane from Baroka FC, with Nduli also expected to join from Stellenbosch FC.

Palacios backs Monyane to shine at Kaizer Chiefs

According to Afrik-Foot, Palacios while talking to the media claimed he is confident that Monyane is talented enough to shine at Kaizer Chiefs.

There have been a lot of criticism from some set of fans and pundits concerning Monyane's proposed move to the Glamour Boys with the club's former assistant coach Farouk Khan also claiming he doesn't see what the player will add to the current Chiefs side.

“I wish him all the best with the opportunity he has and the direction he’s headed,” the coach told the media.

“He’s a talented player and still very young. Pirates made their decision, though I’m not sure why, but he needs to focus on his football and his career."

The 73-year-old also explained why he thinks Monyane would be a great addition to Kaizer Chiefs squad for the upcoming season.

“He’s versatile and can play in several positions. Football is unpredictable, some coaches like you, others don’t, but his priority now is to keep showing his full potential,” Palacios added.

“Kaizer Chiefs is a great opportunity for him at another big club. The pressure he faced at Pirates will be the same at Chiefs, there’s nothing new there. He just needs to keep performing and show the ambition to return to Bafana Bafana. He’s still young, has already played for Bafana, and must continue proving his abilities.

“I’ve known him from a young age and brought him to Pirates when he was just 15. In football, surprises happen, and you have to accept when a club lets a player go,” Palacios concluded.

Monyane will join the Kaizer Chiefs squad that will travel to the Netherlands for the pre-season tour before the 2025-26 Betway Premiership campaign kicks off.

Kaizer Chiefs cut ties with experience defender

Briefly News also reported that Kaizer Chiefs have released one of their experienced player after his contract ended.

The veteran defender spent three seasons with Amakhosi and was part of the squad that won the Nedbank Cup last season.

Source: Briefly News