Kaizer Chiefs Handed Five-Man Transfer Shortlist to Become PSL Champions
- A former Kaizer Chiefs star named five transfer targets he believes the club needs ahead of a demanding season that includes the CAF Confederation Cup
- Khanye pushed hard for the signing of ex-Orlando Pirates striker, calling him the kind of dynamic forward the Glamour Boys currently lack
- The analyst also expressed regret that Amakhosi failed to move for a former Mamelodi Sundowns star before the midfielder moved abroad this summer
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Junior Khanye believes Kaizer Chiefs should make the most of the current transfer window by signing five targeted players, insisting the squad requires major strengthening before the demands of the new season.
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The former Amakhosi winger, speaking on iDiski TV, named former Orlando Pirates forward Tshegofatso Mabasa, ex-Pirates centre-back Olisa Ndah and former Buccaneers midfielder Sipho Mbule as key additions. He also urged Chiefs to move for Cape Town City's highly rated youngster Emile Witbooi and Stellenbosch FC winger Langelihle Phili.
After securing a third-place finish in the league last season, Kaizer Chiefs are preparing for the new campaign in Europe under recently appointed head coach Fernando da Cruz.
The club has only announced two signings to date, bringing in defender Thabo Moloisane and goalkeeper Renaldo Leaner. With commitments in domestic competitions as well as the CAF Confederation Cup, Chiefs are expected to need greater squad depth to cope with a demanding schedule.
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Khanye makes a case for Mabasa
Khanye made it clear that he believes a striker with Tshegofatso Mabasa's qualities is exactly what the team needs.
"If I were making the decisions (at Kaizer Chiefs), Mabasa would already be at the club," Khanye said.
"With the style they play, they need a clinical forward who is intelligent on the ball and understands the fundamentals of the game. He's capable of holding up play, creating his own space, and making a real impact in attack."
The former South African international also felt Mabasa's departure from Orlando Pirates came at an unfortunate time, which affected how fans viewed his exit.
"It's unfortunate that he left Orlando Pirates while the team was enjoying a successful run. Had they started struggling after he departed, people would probably have appreciated his value a lot more. Even after moving to Stellenbosch, he proved his quality by consistently finding the back of the net and hurting teams like Sundowns. For me, Mabasa would definitely be one of my signings."
Khanye was just as confident when discussing Nigerian defender Olisa Ndah.
"I wouldn't think twice about signing Ndah because he has the mentality of a winner," he said. "I'd also bring in Witbooi."
Khanye regrets Chiefs missing out on Mbule
The football analyst expressed particular disappointment that the club did not make an effort to sign Sipho Mbule before the midfielder completed his transfer overseas.
"I would also have brought in Langelihle Phili and Sipho Mbule. I know Mbule has already moved abroad, and credit to his agent, Mike Makaab, for making that happen," he concluded.
"To be honest, after he left Orlando Pirates, I believed his career was heading in the wrong direction. If I were at Chiefs, I would have spoken to him before he left because I believe they should have signed him."
Bafana Bafana star dumps Kaizer Chiefs
Briefly News also reported that a South African international has decided to leave Kaizer Chiefs for a new club in Europe after a tremendous performance in the just-concluded season.
The Bafana Bafana star is expected to be competing in the UEFA Champions League next season with his new club.
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