Kaizer Chiefs star Mduduzi Shabalala is undoubtedly a favourite with the fans. However, the club may need to consider selling.
The 21-year-old has been frustratingly inconsistent since becoming a key player in the starting XI.
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Mdu Shabalala faded last season
At the start of the 2024-2025 season, Mdu Shabalala was a critical component in the Chiefs’ side, operating from the number 10 role. His output was healthy, too. However, that has dwindled dramatically. In 27 league appearances, he only got four goals and an assist. He only played a cameo substitute role in the club’s Nebank Cup final win over Pirates.
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What does the future hold for Shabalala at Kaizer Chiefs?
Only a bold man would predict that Mduduzi Shabalala will leave Chiefs in the winter, but his long-term prospects don’t look great. The writing isn’t on the wall yet, however, and it’s up to the player to prove how much he wants to become a legend at the club. If big offers come in from any of the wealthy clubs in South Africa, or better yet, abroad, Chiefs might have to seriously consider them. The money could go towards two or even three new young prospects playing in South Africa.
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Would you see Shabalala this winter?
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