Kaizer Chiefs Slammed for Signing Ethan Chislett Ahead of Orlando Pirates' Sipho Mbule

• Former Kaizer Chiefs star Junior Khanye voices concern over his ex-club's decision to sign Ethan Chislett over Sipho Mbule
• Amakhosi complete Chislett’s signing on a free transfer, while opting not to sign Mbule, who was also available for free after his contract ended with Mamelodi Sundowns
• Orlando Pirates swoop in to sign Mbule, ending speculation about a potential move to Amakhosi

Former Kaizer Chiefs star Junior Khanye has expressed his concern over Amakhosi’s decision to sign Ethan Chislett ahead of South African international Sipho Mbule.

The Glamour Boys have reportedly completed the signing of Chislett on a free transfer, while they declined the chance to sign Mbule, who is also a free agent after leaving Mamelodi Sundowns.

Orlando Pirates decided to sign Mbule for free, ending rumours linking him with a possible move to Amakhosi.

Khanye hits at Chiefs for signing Chislett over Mbule

Speaking to SNL24, Junior Khanye questioned Kaizer Chiefs’ decision to sign Ethan Chislett, expressing concerns about the level he was playing at before his move.

"From what I understand, the guy was playing in a lower division overseas—possibly the second or third tier. In terms of standard, it's comparable to our ABC Motsepe League," Khanye said.

"That’s what I’ve been told. Personally, I don’t think bringing in a player from that level is the right move for Kaizer Chiefs. But to be fair, I haven’t watched him play, so it’s difficult to make a full judgment without seeing him in action."

He also commented on the role agents play in deals like this, especially Mike Makaab doing his job.

“Agents will always try to promote and sell their players, that’s their job. Mike Makaab is doing what any agent would: pushing his client. If the club believes in the player’s potential and buys into that pitch, that’s on them. You can’t fault the agent for that."

While acknowledging that it's early to fully assess Chislett, Khanye made it clear he would have preferred a more proven option.

"I still don’t know what Chislett brings to Chiefs, but I believe signing Sipho Mbule would have been a much smarter move. Mbule is a proven talent and could have made a major impact at Chiefs if they wanted to challenge in the Betway Premiership," he concluded.

The two players would be crossing each other's path next season in the Soweto derby, with their performance being monitored closely by pundits and fans.

Kaizer Chiefs legend names PSL standout performers

Briefly News earlier reported that a former Kaizer Chiefs players has named the four players who impressed him in the just-concluded Betway Premiership season.

The former PSL star ignored players from Kaizer Chiefs in his list with an Orlando Pirates star making the cut.

There have been debate about who should win the Player of the Season award, and the ex-Amakhosi star joined the debate as he named the player who should win the accolade

Source: Briefly News