Kaizer Chiefs youngster sounds bullish

Kaizer Chiefs fans have a while to wait until their next DStv Premiership fixture with Bafana Bafana only back in South Africa on Wednesday.

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Chiefs go to KZN next

Amakhosi’s first action after AFCON is now be a trip to KZN to face Royal AM Sunday 18 February. 22-year-old central midfielder Samkelo Zwane broke into the first team last season, making 18 appearances. This term, however, he’s made just seven and all of those have been from the bench.

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Samkelo Zwane is Kaizer Chiefs’ new number 6. Image: @KaizerChiefs / Twitter

The work never stops

“I’m well. I have been keeping fit, and training with the guys. I have been working very hard in training, just waiting for my opportunity, which I’ll grab with both hands,” Zwane told the Chiefs website before news of the postponement of the side’s game against TS Galaxy emerged.

“I could have done better in the games I have played, but I have great support from the coaches and my teammates that encourage me to keep growing and improving.”

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Zwane happy with Bafana Bafana

Zwane also praised Bafana Bafana for their AFCON efforts.

“Bafana Bafana gave a good account of themselves,”

“They fought very hard. It was just unfortunate that they went out on penalties in the semifinal. You could see the effort and the will to win was there, doing it for the country. I take inspiration from their determination and commitment to the cause.”

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