Afrigather Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye doesn’t anticipate Iqraam Rayners to final greater than a yr at Mamelodi Sundowns.
The 28-year-old striker not too long ago joined Masanadawana from Stellenbosch FC. Having netted 15 objectives final season, Rayners has attracted groups from South Africa and overseas.
Khanye believes Rayners made a unsuitable selection by becoming a member of Sundowns.
“Actually talking, when Rayners got here to SuperSport United, the setting in Johannesburg(Pretoria) didn’t swimsuit him,” he stated. “SuperSport will not be greater than Sundowns for me when it comes to achievements. Sure, they’ve good constructions and help and are an expert group however will not be like Sundowns.
Rayners will wrestle at Sundowns, says ex-Chiefs star
“He by no means made an impression, he struggled. They performed him as a winger, centre ahead however[failed to make an impact]. He went again to Stellenbosch the place he belongs, the setting allowed him to flourish as a result of that’s the place he comes from. He fitted like a glove and obtained his confidence again.”
Talking on iDiski TV, the 38-year-old former footballer stated a transfer to Europe might need been the most suitable choice.
“For me, he was supposed to maneuver to Europe. It might have been straightforward for his agent to promote him to Europe.”
“Going to Sundowns, his(Rayners) profession is finished. He would be the third-choice striker behind Lucas Ribeiro and Peter Shalulile,” Khanye added.
“He’ll final six months to a yr and after that, they are going to mortgage him. There are expectations, they need to win the CAF Champions League in addition to the Betway Premiership.”
Sundowns legend Hlompho Kekana has defined why he thinks Iqraam Rayners would wrestle at Downs this season.
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