Snl24 | Did Chiefs Miss A Trick In Jan?

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With the January transfer window now shut, Kaizer Chiefs did not bring in a single reinforcement. Whilst Orlando Pirates beefed up with two new additions in speedy Thabiso Lebitso and the creative Thalente Mbatha. Mamelodi Sundowns went out and secured four big-money acquisitions. Large fees were spent on defender Zuko Mdunyelwa, midfielder Matías Esquivel and attacking midfielders Tashreeq Matthews and Thembinkosi Lorch. Did Amakhosi’s board simply not want to put their hand in their pocket? Or was there a logical reason behind sticking with what they’ve got? Soccer Laduma investigates.

Goalkeeper: Get a clear answer

In the poles, it wouldn’t have made sense for Kaizer Chiefs to move for a new signing. Firstly, they already have three goalkeepers and with Itumeleng Khune’s high salary, the club can’t be devoting more of their wage budget to this position. Also, the next three or four months gives an ideal chance to get a clear answer on the three custodians. Bruce Bvuma appears to have renewed his contract for a further two years and is currently the man in possession of the gloves. He needs a run of games to fully determine whether he is of the standard required at the Soweto giants. Brandon Petersen and Khune are into the final few months of their respective deals and the club has already stated that the latter’s contract signed last year will be his final playing one. In the off-season, Amakhosi have to decide on whether to move for an undisputed number one or for a specialist number three to back up Bvuma and Petersen. There is a big difference between going for someone like Nigeria number one Stanley Nwabili from Chippa United or Rwandan Fiacre Ntwari from TS Galaxy, and a clear fringe keeper.

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