Kaizer Chiefs defender breaks silence on exit rumours

Kaizer Chiefs are believed to be ready to make some major changes to their playing staff next season.

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Even though there have been names linked with a move to Chiefs, the club is also set to release some.

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Players like Siyethemba Sithebe and Sifiso Hlanti have been mentioned, with their deals up soon. They have been joined by Happy Mashiane and Zitha Kwinika of late. One player that has been fighting those exit rumours at Chiefs is Njabulo Ngcobo. The centre back joined Amakhosi from Moroka Swallows, after winning defender of the season. Before putting pen to paper at the club, they fought of stern competition from Mamelodi Sundowns for his services. The club was able to clinch that deal through their good relationship with the Dube Birds. 

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Things have not quite gone according to plan for Ngcobo at Chiefs thus far, however. The player has not been a regular in the starting line up in his two-and-a-half years at Naturena. That has led to rumours that he would be sold by the club at the start of the current season. The signings of Given Msimango and Thatoayane Dithlokwe only made matters worse, but he decided to stay and fight. That seems to have paid dividends as he has managed to get the odd start here and there. 

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Now speaking about his future at Chiefs, with just six-months left on his deal, Ngcobo was bullish.

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NGCOBO READY TO FIGHT AT KAIZER CHIEFS

“For me, I think because I’m still here, then it’s still good. I don’t have any regrets over why I chose to come to Chiefs. I think I’m at the right team to grow and move forward. As a boy that comes from the rurals, it takes us quite a while to get here. I think it won’t be long until the old days return. I think for me, especially, it’s been out learning each day. Playing for a big team like Kaizer Chiefs, you have to learn a lot of things, little by little until you get them. Right now, I’m starting to see where the road is headed, so I think I will get back to the level I was at Swallows.” Concluded Ngcobo speaking to KickOff.com. 

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It remains to be seen if Chiefs will offer Ngcobo a new deal at the end of the season. This especially as new signing Luke Fleurs gears up for his debut at the club.