Kaizer Chiefs are prepping an audacious swoop for ex-Sundowns star Cassius Mailula. Looking at the numbers, is this worth the risk?
Kaizer Chiefs consider a move for Mailula
Cassius Mailula, now 23 years old and playing on loan with Wydad AC from USA MLS side Toronto FC, could be returning to SA. The former Sundowns man has three goals and six assists in 24 Moroccan Botola Pro League outings this term. For Toronto FC, where he’s still on the books, Mailula only managed two goals in eight appearances before being shipped out.
Defensive issues for Kaizer Chiefs before meetings with Orlando Pirates
Injuries to key central defensive trio Given Msimango, Rushwin Dortley and Inacio Miguel meant that Nabi had a patchwork pair of Zitha Kwinika and Bradley Cross. Dillan Solomons and Happy Mashiane are hardly a full-back duo to breed much confidence. Meanwhile, utility man Edmilson Dove is sidelined.
Soweto Derby double-header loading
These sworn Soweto Derby rivals meet in the Betway Premiership on Saturday, 03 May at 15:00. They meet again the following Saturday, 10 May in the Nedbank Cup final. That match also kicks off at 15:00. It’s crunch time!
Ntwari is heading out
Rwanda National Team manager Adel Amrouche has confirmed French interest in Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari. The 25-year-old was a regular in the Chiefs first team when he arrived, but inopportune injuries have pushed him down the pecking order. Ntwari, who came from TS Galaxy in July 2024, has only made seven appearances for Chiefs.
“There is a second division club from France; they also asked me about him,” Amrouche told FARPost.
Would a move for Mailula excite the Kaizer Chiefs fans?
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