Kaizer Chiefs supporters anticipate that the 21-year-old Mduduzi Shabalala will enjoy his best season when the Betway Premiership kicks off in August.
The Soweto-born star will mark his third senior season since he debuted in May 2022 against Swallows FC.
After 77 appearances for Kaizer Chiefs wearing the number 42 jersey, it seems Shabalala has taken a newly available iconic digit.
MDUDUZI SHABALALA TO WEAR NUMBER 7?
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Following the departure of Ranga Chivaviro with nine goals and one assists in 45 matches, the number seven jersey is up for takes.
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In images from the club’s preseason training camp, Shabalala was seen wearing the number seven on his gear.
FORMER KAIZER CHIEFS PLAYERS WHO WORE THE NUMBER SEVEN
- Marks Maponyane
- Kaizer Motaung Jr
- Katlego Mphela.
MDUDUZI SHABALALA AT KAIZER CHIEFS SO FAR
- 2021/22 season: One appearance, zero goals and zero assists
- 2022/23 season: 22 appearances with two goals and two assists
- 2023/24 season: 21 appearances with two goals and one assist
- 2024/25 season: 33 appearances with four goals and two assists.
WHAT DO YOU EXPECT FROM MDUDUZI SHABALALA NEXT SEASON?
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