Kaizer Chiefs chasing the signatures of two AFCON stars

It’s silly season in the South African Premier Division and that means Kaizer Chiefs are aiming to get deals down all over the continent. While AFCON rages on, two of its participants could be moving to Naturena.

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Who will reign supreme at AFCON? Image: People’s Gazette

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Stanley Nwabili, the Chippa United goalkeeper, has started all three of Nigeria’s AFCON group matches and conceded just a single goal so far. Meanwhile, AmaZulu left-back Riaan Hanamub is representing Namibia who face Mali in a decisive group E match on Wednesday night. 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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Monnapule Saleng of Orlando Pirates challenges Sifiso Hlanti of Kaizer Chiefs. Photo: BackpagePix

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