Kaizer Chiefs are planning a swoop for two players who couldn’t make the grade at Orlando Pirates. Is that the right move?
Pirates released three full-backs, namely Paseka Mako, Thabiso Monyane and Innocent Maela.
Monyane and Mako have been training with Chiefs with a view to a move there.
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Kaizer Chiefs to move for Monyane, Mako
Paseka Mako and Thabiso Monyane have both been training with Kaizer Chiefs after leaving Pirates. The news has divided opinion; some fans believe that both players are Pirates rejects and therefore not good enough to take Chiefs to the next level. Others feel that they still have plenty to offer, especially Monyane, who’s a traditional, old-school right-back whose priority is defending rather than getting forward. At 25, he’s still got plenty of fuel left in the tank. Mako, however, is 31 and likely past his best.
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The ever-reputable @UnplayableZA on X believes Pirates will unveil as many as eight new signings soon. Sihle Nduli, Kabelo Kgositsile, Tshepo Mashilone, Yanela Mbuthuma, Masindi Nemtajela, Nkosikhona Ndaba, Sinoxolo Kwayiba and Tshepang Moremi are all expected to be Buccaneers soon. There are also whispers that the club is keen to do deals for Neo Rapoo and Devin Titus. Monnapule Saleng is expected to leave the club.
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Are Mako and Monyane good enough for Chiefs?
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