Kaizer Chiefs team at the FNB Stadium vs Stellenbosch FC. Image: BackpagePix

‘He doesn’t drink or smoke’: Kaizer Chiefs to keep defender?

Kaizer Chiefs are expected to say goodbye to a couple of players with ending contracts. One of them could stay for his unique values.

by Siseko Gwegwe

01-05-2024 08:53

in Premier Soccer League

Kaizer Chiefs team at the FNB Stadium vs Stellenbosch FC. Image: BackpagePix

The Kaizer Chiefs management team will be making decisive calls next month. Reports say Sifiso Hlanti may be kept for some special reasons.

KAIZER CHIEFS TO KEEP SIFISO HLANTI?

Hlanti, now 34, joined Amakhosi from Moroka Swallows in July 2021. The Durban-born star went on to mark 58 matches that have included four goals and one assist. As June approaches, Kaizer Chiefs are yet to table a new offer before Hlanti’s contract with the club ends on 30 June, though the club have an option to renew the deal.

According to this latest report, Hlanti is seen as a highly-valued, disciplined professional by Kaizer Chiefs management and may, therefore, be kept for those reasons.

“Hlanti is very much valued at Chiefs. He’s a good professional who doesn’t drink or smoke and plays a very crucial role in the background,” a source told the Citizen.

“[Kaizer] Chiefs management won’t have a problem with him staying for one more season, but they will leave that decision to the new coach. Once they appoint a new coach, he will have the final say on whether Hlanti says or leaves,” the report concluded.

Sifiso Hlanti’s full career numbers:

Golden Arrows: Three games.
AmaZulu: Three assists in 30 games
Bidvest Wits: Two goals, eight assists in 156 games
Moroka Swallows: One goal, one assist in 18 games
Kaizer Chiefs: Four goals, one assist in 59 games.

FINAL MONTH

Amakhosi supporters are in love with their team again, thanks to last weekend’s exciting 2-1 win over SuperSport United in Polokwane, where Mduduzi Shabalala and Christian Saile scored.

Looking ahead, Kaizer Chiefs have season-defining fixtures next month. The set will include three home games and two respective trips to Durban and Cape Town.

May Fixtures: