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Kaizer Chiefs to empty account for R154 million ahead?

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Kaizer Chiefs have lengthy admired Michael Olunga; and, with 195 targets in 263 video games, it’s simple to see why.

Main as much as the January switch window Nasreddine Nabi was vocal about his want to signal extra attackers, restricted to the misfiring Ranga Chivaviro and injured Ashley du Preez.

AmaKhosi managed to settle Nabi’s want, bringing in SuperSport’s Tashreeq Morris and Congolese ahead Glody Makabi Lilepo – each have begun impressively, the latter scoring the profitable objective in opposition to Stellenbosch earlier this month.

Stories of Kaizer Chiefs curiosity in Olunga have died down considerably since their newest arrivals, however have they’ve disregarded the Kenyan worldwide?

Kaizer Moutang is determined to information Kaizer Chiefs again to the highest, and shall be contemplating a blockbuster transfer to take action – Olunga could possibly be the important thing; however it should come at a price.

In accordance with transfermarkt, the prolific striker has a market worth of round R154 million, which is unquestionably out of AmaKhosi’s attain. Hanging a deal appears unrealistic based mostly on the determine, not to mention splurging a lot on a quickly to be 31-year-old, nonetheless good he could also be.

Chiefs need Zwane?

One other gamechanger Kaizer Chiefs may quickly signal is Mamelodi Sundowns veteran Themba Zwane, who is because of turn into a free agent on the finish of the season, until Miguel Cardoso decides in opposition to it.

“Kaizer Chiefs could possibly be watching the scenario of a Mamelodi Sundowns star with an eye,” KickOff reported.

“This as has been the Soweto giants’ custom with out-of-contract gamers at Chloorkop in recent times. Though Chiefs appeared to not have deliberate it, it got here as no shock once they signed Gaston Sirino. This after his contract lapsed at Sundowns on the finish of June 2024.

“Amakhosi may additionally not have the option to withstand the temptation of getting the chance to signal Themba Zwane, whose contract is left with solely 5 months. With Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos nonetheless score the 35-year-old, it might not be a shock for Chiefs to lure the Tembisa-born man to Naturena.

“He could be following within the footsteps of the likes of Josta Dladla, Katlego Mphela, Leonardo Castro, Khama Billiat, Ramahlwe Mphahlele, and not too long ago Sirino, who all joined Chiefs from Sundowns as free brokers.”

Will Olunga be a very good signing for Kaizer Chiefs?

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