Meaning of Chiefs’ new striker for Billiat, Dolly, Du Preez, and Ngcobo
Kaizer Chiefs’ search and availability of a number nine is finally over. Who will give way for Bonfils-Caleb Bimenyimana?
Arthur Zwane’s Kaizer Chiefs will, at last, have a focal point in attack. Reports say Bonfils-Caleb Bimenyimana has received his work permit to begin business.
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KAIZER CHIEFS SIGN BIMENYIMANA
As The South African website reported early last week, the 24-year-old Burundian was called back to sign after he was apparently turned down or told to wait.
The 1.9 meters tall striker, who played much of his football in East Europe, is believed to be like Samir Nrukovic in that he can’t play wide but in the box only.
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WHO WILL DROP OUT OF THE TEAM?
Many of you may immediately guess Ashley Du Preez but he is not the only one that will get affected.
The players that will feel Bimenyimana’s arrival are all those that play wide and behind him.
Kgaogelo Sekgota
Despite being the best performer in attack so far, the nippy winger’s place could get taken by Du Preez, Keagan Dolly or even Khama Billiat.
Keagan Dolly
Dolly, who plays in either left or right wing, could drop out to allow an attack with Du Preez, Sekgota, Billat, and Bimenyimana.
Khama Billiat
The 30-year-old Zimbabwean will move to his best position as a number 10 or wide. He will start competing with Du Preez, Nkosingiphile Ngcobo, Dolly, and Sekgota.
Ashley Du Preez
Du Preez will move to battle in the number 10 and wide roles with Billiat, Ngcobo, Sekgota, and Dolly.
Nkosingiphile Ngcobo
The 22-year-old fan-favourite will now compete with the likes of Billiat and Du Preez for the number 10 role, or he will now exclusively compete for the number eight role.
Conclusion
Whatever coach Zwane decides on will not be final. What Bimenyama’s arrival really means is tactical flexibility and interchange of positions in the last nine. One of the options will be playing with two 10s or 8s behind the Burundian.
The likes of Billiat, Dolly, and Du Preez will move around the 10, 7, and 11 positions.
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