Blow for Kaizer Chiefs in Callisto Pasuwa pursuit

Kaizer Chiefs are attempting to lure Zimbabwean coach Callisto Pasuwa to Naturena. However, there are stumbling blocks.

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Kaizer Chiefs want Pasuwa at the helm

Nyasa Big Bullets coach Callisto Pasuwa is a wanted man after steering his side to a quadruple in Malawi just last week.

According to SoccerLaduma sources, Pasuwa’s club intends for him to see out his current contract until December 2024. Bullets have won five league titles in a row and aren’t in any rush to let go of their boss. Their source believes Big Bullets will only let Pasuwa go if they can find a suitable replacement, but they are also in the process of trying to extend his current deal.

It sounds as though Chiefs will have to fight hard if they want to get their man.

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Kaizer Motaung Jr has plenty to ponder. Image: © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

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Stanley Nwabili, the Chippa United goalkeeper, has been selected in Nigeria’s AFCON squad. Meanwhile, AmaZulu left-back Riaan Hanamub will be representing Namibia at the showpiece in Ivory Coast. Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly pursuing deals for both players as they aim to address deficiencies in problem areas of their current squad. Chiefs have a long-standing need for a new goalkeeper, with Itumeleng Khune suspended and heading for the exit at the end of the campaign and Brandon Petersen’s time seemingly up after a string of errors.

Meanwhile, at left-back, the club are unwilling to extend 33-year-old Sifiso Hlanti’s contract and is in dire need of a direct replacement to compete with Happy Mashiane on that side of their defence.

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The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is scheduled to be the 34th edition of the biennial African tournament organised by CAF. Image: Sporting News

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