Father sends message to Kaizer Chiefs star
Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Samkelo Zwane is probably facing a make-or-break season. His father Eugene has a short message.
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A section of Kaizer Chiefs supporters are praying for Samkelo Zwane’s success under the new coaching structure. The 22-year-old’s father, Eugene, has similar hopes.
SAMKELO ZWANE STRUGGLES AT KAIZER CHIEFS
The Ruimsig-born star was promoted by former coach Arthur Zwane in 2022. In two DStv Premiership seasons, the central midfielder only managed 23 appearances under coaches like Molefi Ntseki and Cavin Johnson. With Nasreddine Nabi set to lead Kaizer Chiefs next season, Samkelo’s father is feeling fresh hope.
“It does look like there’s some positivity developing in that space, but I don’t want to get too excited. We’re going to see from team selection, firstly, and his performances,” Eugene said via SABC Sport.
“All I’m hoping for is that he get’s a chance to play, and when he gets the opportunity to play, he performs consistently.
“We know he’s got the potential, all that remains is for him to be given a chance to fulfil that potential and for him to work hard enough to deliver consistently for the club.
According to the father Orlando Pirates player, his son Samkelo should take inspiration from players like Themba Zwane and Teko Modise, whose careers faced early setbacks.
“We’ve all been down that path, and the two most prominent examples of players he can relate to, that I always share with him, is Teko Modise and Themba Zwane,” he noted.
“When they broke into the professional ranks, they were not starters, they even got loaned to other teams, but they came back and look at where they are now,” Zwane senior concluded.
KAIZER CHIEFS 5-2 AL SHAHANIYA SC
Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs have indicated great promise under new coach Nasreddine Nabi, just ask the Qatari club Al Shahaniya.
In what was a third friendly match in Amakhosi’s pre-season tour in Turkey, the Glamour Boys hammered Qatar Super League side Al Shahaniya on Saturday. According to reports, Kaizer Chiefs striker Ranga Chivaviro scored four times, while Mfundo Vilakazi also hit the net.
Meanwhile, the next confirmed friendly match will be against Tanzania giants Young Africans on Sunday 28 July at the Free State Stadium.
NEED FOR PLAYMAKER
Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs have been lowkey in the transfer window so far. One of the club’s former coaches has suggested a key position to strengthen.
According to Khan, who is one of the leading youth experts in South Africa with his Stars of Africa Academy, Amakhosi have the required attacking options but an attacking midfielder.
“Chiefs have a good squad and great attacking players. But I think they should get an attacking midfielder,” Khan told FARost. “They should get someone who is a ball player, creative, makes those runs around the box, good passer, and has a good vision.
“With that position solved, I think they will do well in the upcoming season. It’s a completely different set-up that promises to be different; let’s wait and see,” the former Kaizer Chiefs development leader added.
Does this sound like a Themba Zwane or Patrick Maswanganyi? Yes.