Kaizer Chiefs have set their sights on Slovakian attacker Robert Polievka, currently playing for MTK Budapest in Hungary, according to Sportswire. The club aims to strengthen its front line ahead of a crucial season, with continental football on the horizon.
However, the pursuit won’t come cheap. Polievka remains under contract with MTK Budapest until 2027, meaning Amakhosi will need to pay a transfer fee to secure his services.
Despite being a forward, Polievka’s goal return does little to inspire confidence. He has managed just four goals in 26 matches across all competitions, a tally far from what Chiefs supporters might expect from a potential frontline spearhead.
Chiefs parted ways with Chivaviro
Kaizer Chiefs find themselves in need of a proven centre-forward after parting ways with Ranga Chivaviro. The former Marumo Gallants striker looked promising early last season, netting two goals in his first three appearances. However, his game time dwindled as the season progressed, prompting the club to allow his contract to lapse at the end of June.
Amakhosi will be desperate to avoid another disappointing league campaign. They finished ninth this past season, missing out on a top-eight finish for the second year running. The club’s leading scorers, Wandile Duba and Glody Lilepo, only managed five goals each, with Lilepo joining midway through the season.
Nedbank glory ends trophy drought
There’s renewed optimism at Naturena following their Nedbank Cup triumph, which ended a decade-long trophy drought. The victory also secured Chiefs a spot in next season’s CAF Confederation Cup, heightening the urgency to reinforce the squad with quality signings.
“We’re looking to better our attack and Polievka is one of the players we’re monitoring closely for a while,” a source revealed.
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