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The South African
2 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
Orlando Pirates news: New coach confirmed, Tanzanian target
Orlando Pirates have announced that they will keep recent interim coach Mandla Ncikazi as a technical advisor. The 56-year-old managed four games at the end of last season, winning once and drawing the rest. 'Coach Mandla Ncikazi has served the club well and professionally in the different roles and for that he is valued highly,' a source confirmed. 'Moreover, he has a contract with the club until next year and he is allowed to stay until then. Part of the plans include him continuing to serve in the technical team for next season.' Meanwhile, Orlando Pirates' bitter rivals Kaizer Chiefs are eyeing Tanzanian Premier League specialist Maxwell Nzengeli. 'At the moment the club has not yet signed some of the players who they want nor those they are looking at. It's believed that they are spreading the search wide so that they can get the kind of players they really need this season,' an inside source said. 'Apparently, Maxwell Nzengeli is one player they are also looking at. Coach Nabi knows him already, and the scouts and recruiters are also believed to have liked him and are looking at the possibility of getting him, depending on the conditions around the transfer.' Meanwhile, both clubs are monitoring star midfielder Rowan Human: 'AmaZulu FC midfielder Rowan Human has been offered to Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs by his representatives as he is set to leave the club on a free transfer. Human will leave Usuthu at the end of June after his contract expires after the 24-year-old failed to reach an agreement with the club on a new contract,' a source revealed. 'Human has been offered to both Soweto giants by his representatives and it could only be a matter of time before he gets snapped up as he will be a free agent and rediscovered his old form.' Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
3 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs to sign Maxwell Nzengeli?
Kaizer Chiefs are ready to scour Africa to find the best striking talent. Who is Maxwell Nzengeli, and why is he a target? The 25-year-old Congolese star plays for Young Africans and has five caps for his country. Chiefs, meanwhile, are on the brink of announcing two defenders. Chiefs to sign two Orlando Pirates stars It's not the first time Kaizer Chiefs have scouted a Congolese player in the final third. Fans will remember that things didn't pan out so well for Christian Saile. Maxwell Nzengeli played six times in the Champions League last season but failed to trouble the scorers. As ever, there is pressure on the Chiefs board to make a big splash this window. 'At the moment, the club has not yet signed some of the players whom they want or those they are looking at,' an insider told Soccer Laduma . 'It's believed that they are spreading the search wide so that they can get the kind of players they really need this season. 'Apparently, Maxwell Nzengeli is one player they are also looking at. Coach Nabi knows him already, and the scouts and recruiters are also believed to have liked him and are looking at the possibility of getting him, depending on the conditions around the transfer. 'The players are expected to return to the club for pre-season training at the end of the month so that they can prepare for the trip to Holland, and the team is working hard to have new signings available for the European trip. 'So it's believed that by the first week of July, most of the new signings will be unveiled,' the source added. FIVE Amakhosi stars are leaving the club before 2025-2026 Kaizer Chiefs Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Jr at the FNB Stadium. Image: BackpagePix Is Nzengeli worth pursuing for Chiefs? Let us know by leaving a comment below or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Also, subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
4 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs rumours: Salum fee revealed, Maxwell Nzengeli incoming?
Today's Kaizer Chiefs rumour wrap looks at how much Feisal Salum could cost the club. There's also a new striker on the menu. Kaizer Chiefs only need to see off competition from Simba if they want to sign Tanzanian superstar Feisal Salum. Azam FC want R9 million for their star midfielder. Click for the story It's not the first time Kaizer Chiefs have scouted a Congolese striker. Fans will remember that things didn't pan out so well for Christian Saile. Maxwell Nzengeli played six times in the Champions League last season but failed to trouble the scorers, so he's hardly set the world alight. As ever, there is pressure on the Chiefs board to make a big splash this window. Nzengeli has five caps and one goal for DR Congo. Click for the story Kaizer Chiefs sporting director Kaizer Motaung Jr is working on several deals, including Maxwell Nzengeli. Image: Gavin Barker/BackpagePix Is Feisal Salum worth all of the hype? Let us know by leaving a comment below or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Also, subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
5 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs to sign another No Name brand, flop striker?
Kaizer Chiefs are looking across the African continent for new names to potentially improve their playing squad. 25-year-old Maxwell Nzengeli played six games in the Champions League without scoring last season. Meanwhile, the club has distanced itself from a move for Percy Tau. It's not the first time Kaizer Chiefs have scouted a Congolese striker. Fans will remember that things didn't pan out so well for Christian Saile. Maxwell Nzengeli played six times in the Champions League last season but failed to trouble the scorers, so he's hardly set the world alight. As ever, there is pressure on the Chiefs board to make a big splash this window. Nzengeli has five caps and one goal for DR Congo. 'Apparently, Maxwell Nzengeli is one player they are also looking at. Coach Nabi knows him already, and the scouts and recruiters are also believed to have liked him and are looking at the possibility of getting him, depending on the conditions around the transfer. FIVE Amakhosi stars are leaving the club before 2025-2026 Chiefs are reluctant to repeat past mistakes now that Percy Tau is seemingly available. Click for the story Percy Tau during his short stint with Qatar SC. Images: percytau22/Instagram Is Nzengeli the right guy for Chiefs to be targeting? Let us know by leaving a comment below or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Also, subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
