Mduduzi Shabalala
Kaizer Chiefs youngster Mduduzi Shabalala could be heading to Europe. Image: Goal.com

Home » Belgium interested in Kaizer Chiefs youngster despite poor season

Belgium interested in Kaizer Chiefs youngster despite poor season

Kaizer Chiefs youngster Mduduzi Shabalala is wanted in Europe despite a fairly underwhelming season both on a collective and personal level.

By James Freemantle
08-05-24 10:27
in Sport
Mduduzi Shabalala
Kaizer Chiefs youngster Mduduzi Shabalala could be heading to Europe. Image: Goal.com

Kaizer Chiefs youngster Mduduzi Shabalala is wanted in Europe despite a fairly underwhelming season both on a collective and personal level.

KAIZER CHIEFS YOUNGSTER SHABALALA COULD MAKE A EUROPEAN SWITCH

According to Kickoff, a move to Europe isn’t off the table yet for 20-year-old Mduduzi Shabalala. The wide man, who’s recently playing in the number 10 role, has two goals and an assist from 16 league appearances this term. He’s been in and out of the side, to put it mildly.

“Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Mduduzi Shabalala remains under observation from Europe with the prospect of his move abroad still alive. Shabalala still fits the profile of what will win him a move but has been encouraged to do more than just enjoy the comforts of being on the books of Chiefs. The youth international was previously wanted by Belgian club KVC Westerlo after impressing during trials, but the deal eventually didn’t happen due to transfer clause-related matters. KickOff.com has gathered that a ‘tracker’ has been planted on Shabalala for him to move to Europe as soon as possible,” wrote the publication. 

Mduduzi Shabalala Kaizer Chiefs
Mduduzi Shabalala of Kaizer Chiefs. Photo: Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

CHIEFS’ ISSUES MOUNT

Pule Mmodi, Sibongiseni Mthethwa and Thatayaone Ditlhokwe are all one booking away from an automatic suspension. If any of this trio see yellow against AmaZulu on Sunday, they’d be ruled out of Amakhosi’s clash against Polokwane on Saturday 18 May. Edmilson Dove and Brandon Petersen will play no part against Usuthu on Sunday 12 May after seeing red against Galaxy.

CHIEFS REMAINING FIXTURES

Amakhosi have four matches left of the DStv Premiership campaign. Only two points separate Amakhosi in eighth place (34 points) and AmaZulu in twelfth (31), so it’ll be an almighty scrap to finish in the MTN8 qualification places. Can Cavin Johnson end the season with a bang? AmaZulu also has a game in hand.

  • Sun 12 May vs AmaZulu (A) – 17:30
  • Sat 18 May vs Polokwane (H) – 15:00
  • Sat 25 May vs Cape Town Spurs (A) – 15:00
Kaizer Chiefs Soweto Derby Orlando Pirates
Kaizer Chiefs fans encapsulating the passion of a Soweto Derby. Image: BackpagePix

CAN CHIEFS FINISH IN THE TOP EIGHT THIS SEASON?

Let us know by emailing info@thesouthafrican.com. You can also send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1.

Tags: featured HNelnny Important Kaizer Chiefs Mdu Shabalala