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The South African
31 minutes ago
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs news: Four players missing, Mbule talks heat up
Kaizer Chiefs returned to training on January 20, but were without Mduduzi Shabalala, Bruce Bvuma, Wandile Duba, and Aden McCarthy, who were granted additional leave having participated in the COSAFA Cup. Each player is expected to board the plane to Europe for pre-season. AmaKhosi's chances of signing free agent Sipho Mbule are still a possibility. The former Mamelodi Sundowns outfielder has been offered to Kaizer Chiefs by agent Mike Makaab, but the club have yet to make a decision. Meanwhile, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates are tussling to sign SuperSport United's youngster Neo Rapoo. 'Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs are both keen to sign SuperSport United left-back Neo Rapoo ahead of the new season,' an inside source revealed. 'His performances as he led South Africa U20 to the Africa Cup of Nations title earned him interest in Scandinavia and the Gulf but sources as Matsatsansa have confirmed Chiefs and Pirates are both seriously after the player who is seen as future senior national team left-back.' 'With Orlando Pirates having released Paseka Mako and the retirement of Innocent Maela, their interest on the promising full-back comes as no surprise, while Chiefs are looking to remedy a position that has plagued them in the last couple of seasons.' Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
a day ago
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs chase teenage sensation!
Kaizer Chiefs are monitoring teenage sensation Neo Rapoo but would like to get a deal done soon with Orlando Pirates also in the conversation. The 19-year-old has been making a name for himself, albeit playing for SuperSport United, who were idling around the relegation playoffs for the majority of last season. 'Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs are both keen to sign SuperSport United left-back Neo Rapoo ahead of the new season,' an inside source revealed. 'His performances as he led South Africa U20 to the Africa Cup of Nations title earned him interest in Scandinavia and the Gulf but sources as Matsatsansa have confirmed Chiefs and Pirates are both seriously after the player who is seen as future senior national team left-back.' 'With Orlando Pirates having released Paseka Mako and the retirement of Innocent Maela, their interest on the promising full-back comes as no surprise, while Chiefs are looking to remedy a position that has plagued them in the last couple of seasons.' The Lonehill-native amassed 11 league appearances, during which he assisted once. Another player Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates both want is AmaKhosi Laurindo Depu Aurelio. 'What I can tell you is that both teams had their scouts there. The scouts were all happy with what they saw in Depu and they enquired about him,' a source confirmed. 'Apparently Kaizer Chiefs wanted their defender Inacio Miguel to help them talk to the player and his representatives. And Orlando Pirates also believed to be willing to talk to the player. They have their different reasons but apparently the scouts from both clubs are happy with what they saw.' A second source confirmed the rumour, saying, 'Apparently Chiefs don't want to dwell much on Feisal Salum if the price is still that high and will now consider Depu.' Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. 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
EXCITING: Orlando Pirates target two 19-year-old prodigy's!
Orlando Pirates have an invested interest in youth – the Jose Riveiro effect. It appears its business as usual after Riveiro's switch to Al Ahly as the Buccaneers eye 19-year-old's Prince Ndlovu and Neo Rapoo. 'Highlanders FC value Prince (Ndlovu) and that's why they are pricing him at around R15million,' a source revealed. 'For now this price is believed to be directed at South African team Orlando Pirates because apparently they are the ones who have enquired about his services. Highlanders believe it's a fair price looking at his talent, quality and future ahead of him.' Regarding Rapoo, the Buccaneers face competition from bitter rivals Kaizer Chiefs. It remains uncertain as to what team the SuperSport United left-back prefers. 'Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs are both keen to sign SuperSport United left-back Neo Rapoo ahead of the new season,' an inside source revealed. 'His performances as he led South Africa U20 to the Africa Cup of Nations title earned him interest in Scandinavia and the Gulf but sources as Matsatsansa have confirmed Chiefs and Pirates are both seriously after the player who is seen as future senior national team left-back.' 'With Orlando Pirates having released Paseka Mako and the retirement of Innocent Maela, their interest on the promising full-back comes as no surprise, while Chiefs are looking to remedy a position that has plagued them in the last couple of seasons.' The teenage sensation has been making a name for himself this season, as well as on the international stage starring for Bafana Bafana's youth team. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. 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
Pirates news: Saleng's decision-maker, new target confirmed
Orlando Pirates have a lot on their plate, from trying to find a new coach and players to finalising the future of Monnapule Saleng, who has been exiled since early December. While an offseason exit for the 27-year-old seems all but sealed, there's speculation as to why it hasn't happened already. Could he perhaps be waiting to find out the manager in order to identify whether he will fit in their system and, thus, remain with the Buccaneers? It's plausible, however, that there's also the argument that he's stuck in Soweto with clubs not interested in signing a potential troublemaker. The jury is still out on this saga. Left-back Neo Rapoo, 19 years old, had a stellar season with league strugglers SuperSport United, so much so that he was both the Soweto giants vying for his services. 'Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs are both keen to sign SuperSport United left-back Neo Rapoo ahead of the new season,' an inside source revealed. 'His performances as he led South Africa U20 to the Africa Cup of Nations title earned him interest in Scandinavia and the Gulf but sources as Matsatsansa have confirmed Chiefs and Pirates are both seriously after the player who is seen as future senior national team left-back.' 'With Orlando Pirates having released Paseka Mako and the retirement of Innocent Maela, their interest on the promising full-back comes as no surprise, while Chiefs are looking to remedy a position that has plagued them in the last couple of seasons.' While the destination is unknown, the youngster looks set to leave this winter. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. 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: Transfer warning issued, Pretoria target confirmed
Kaizer Chiefs have been warned not to sign Percy Tau, who his currently a free agent and has publicly stated his desire to join the Soweto giants for next to nothing. Former Kaizer Chiefs forward Katlego Mphela believes signing the former Premier League player would continue a unsatisfactory trend, saying, 'In the past few seasons Chiefs have not been doing well despite winning a trophy last season and they need players who will help them change the team's fortunes,' said Mphela. 'But I don't think signing Percy Tau will be the solution if you look at the history of most former Sundowns players who joined Chiefs, including myself. We don't live up to expectations. There are a lot of expectations, and that puts pressure on the players.' 'Look at what happened to Keagan Dolly, Khama Billiat or Edward Manqele.' 'Yes, they are different players but expectations are the same and history is the same,' he added. 'It's a tricky one because Percy has a lot of quality and experience but the history will tell you the truth about former Sundowns players at Kaizer Chiefs. It's not a good one.' Meanwhile, on the other end of the age spectrum, AmaKhosi are eyeing 19-year-old sensation Neo Rapoo, who looks likely to leave SuperSport United this winter. 'Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs are both keen to sign SuperSport United left-back Neo Rapoo ahead of the new season,' an inside source revealed. 'His performances as he led South Africa U20 to the Africa Cup of Nations title earned him interest in Scandinavia and the Gulf but sources as Matsatsansa have confirmed Chiefs and Pirates are both seriously after the player who is seen as future senior national team left-back.' 'With Orlando Pirates having released Paseka Mako and the retirement of Innocent Maela, their interest on the promising full-back comes as no surprise, while Chiefs are looking to remedy a position that has plagued them in the last couple of seasons.' Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
