Kaizer Chiefs set to pounce on former Pirates striker?

Recently, AmaZulu boss Sandile Zungu revealed his club are set to release as many as 11 players as the club undergoes an overhaul, and it stands to reason that a club like Chiefs will be keeping a close eye on proceedings as they look to pounce on players who could be a good fit at Naturena.

According to Goal.com, Gabadinho Mhango – who played for Pirates between 2019 and 2022 – could now be set to make his exit from AmaZulu.

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The report further suggest that Chiefs may reignite interest in the 30-year-old, with a season-long deal potentially on the cards as they look to add experience to their options up front.

“Mhango is a big player in the Premier Soccer League and he is a tried and tested player. However, AmaZulu do not think they want to move forward with him as they look to rope in a couple of unknown players from abroad as they have their sights set on one or two players who made headlines in the Caf Confederation Cup,” said the source.

The fact Chiefs may not be keen to offer a long-term contract may scupper the deal, but it will be interesting to see whether he considers linking up with Amakhosi at a time when Sekhukhune United are also said to be interested.

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CHIEFS STILL ON THE HUNT FOR A TALENTED ATTACKER

Sought-after striker Khanyisa Mayo recently confirmed that although there was once interest from Chiefs, he is committed to Cape Town City.

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The talented forward is one player who was regularly linked with the Soweto giants, particularly during the January transfer window. Although the deal ultimately fell flat, there was speculation that Chiefs could potentially reignite negotiations to try and lure the talented attacker to Naturena for next season.

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However, as reported by SABC Sport earlier this month, Cape Town City acted quickly to extend the playmaker’s contract to June 2028. The club ultimately had no interest in losing the services of such a talented player, with the Cape club first exercising the option in his contract before tabling a blockbuster new offer.

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Interestingly, though, Mayo’s father has suggested a move to Naturena could have been a good one for him.

“Unfortunately he has already signed an extension with Cape Town City,” Mayo told Scrolla.Africa.

“Yes, obviously, I would encourage him to go and play for Kaizer Chiefs because as we speak at the moment, Chiefs do not have a striker. He can easily fit in at Chiefs.”