Big news: Kaizer Chiefs signing Orlando Pirates player

Football can be so exciting in July. Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly concluding a deal to sign Bongani Sam from Orlando Pirates.

BONGANI SAM TO JOIN KAIZER CHIEFS

According to SABC Sport’s Mazola Molefe, Amakhosi are the Buccaneers are set to do some business. The subject is the 26-year-old left-back Sam. The report says the Gqeberha-born star will be a Kaizer Chiefs player any time.

“Orlando Pirates are understood to have given defender Bongani Sam the greenlight to discuss personal terms with Kaizer Chiefs,” Molefe reported.

“SABC Sport can reveal the two parties have reached an unprecedented agreement that would see a player move between the two Soweto giants should he pass a medical and have the finer details ironed out. If all goes well, as expected, Sam would then be part of The Glamour Boys’ pre-season training camp in Turkey from Friday.

“The information gathered by the public broadcaster suggests it took a lot of discreet talks behind the scenes for Pirates to entertain the idea that one of their players could be crossing over to their archrivals at Naturena,” the report added.

FAROUK KHAN PLEADS FOR PATIENCE

In the meantime, for Amakhosi assistant coach Farouk Khan has sent an important message to the Kaizer Chiefs faithful. Khan has asked the fanbase not to expect immidiate success.

“These are highly-rated coaches that are coming in. They’ve got a lot of experience and they will find a way to make sure Chiefs is successful,” Khan told FARPost.

“I understand fans are frustrated, the management is frustrated and the players are frustrated as well. The supporters should support the coaches while they try to settle in. Remember, this is a completely different environment for them, but we’re talking about experienced coaches.

“Chiefs is a big brand, that’s what attracted them [new coaches] to joining the team. At Chiefs there is no time to say, ‘we’re building’, results should start coming as soon as possible.

“I’m sure the management will back the coach with buying the players he wants to fit his system and style of play. But to Chiefs supporters, they should let the coaches settle in without putting too much pressure on them,” Khan added.

OFFICIAL STATEMENT

“As the management team, we are resolute in our determination to rectify the situation and ensure we turn things around in the new season. We have thoroughly reviewed the season and have begun making appropriate changes as we get underway with preparations for the new season,” Kaizer Chiefs stated.

“Members of management and the technical team will be working tirelessly over the next few weeks to ensure that the team hits the ground running when the 2024/25 season begins at the start of August. The Club will communicate further changes to the personnel as they happen.

“Lastly, as we plan to start another season, the Club will soon announce the new coach and his technical team, which will be tasked with guiding the team back to winning ways as we approach our 55-year anniversary in the next season.

“These changes, and other developments, will be communicated in due course on our various platforms – including the Club’s website and official social media apps – as and when they unfold, to keep our supporters abreast of the progression,” Kaizer Chiefs added.