Kaizer Chiefs could be signing a fourth ex-Orlando Pirates player in recent seasons. A former Amakhosi star has suggested it.
Former Chiefs defender Mokete Tsotetsi says that Zakhele Lepasa should be on their wish list.
28-year-old Lepasa left Pirates last week after seven years with the Buccaneers.
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Zakhele Lepasa could be the fourth player to trade Pirates for Chiefs in recent seasons after Bongani Sam and new signings Thabiso Monyane and Paseka Mako.
“Lepasa is one of the quality strikers, and he did well for Pirates when he was given a chance,” Tsotetsi told Soccer Laduma.
“He is not a reject from Pirates. He did not get enough game time, and sometimes when you are out, you find that the team gels, and it’s difficult for you to break into the team after being sidelined with an injury.
“But I see he has recovered, and because Chiefs have not been able to get [Khanyisa] Mayo for now, I think Lepasa has something to give,” Tsotetsi added.
“If he can be given a chance at Chiefs, I think he can do well and revive his career.
“Also, it depends on what type of striker coach Nabi would want. We will have to wait and see,” he concluded.
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Kaizer Chiefs need a striker
New man Flavio Silva has given birth to plenty of memes online after his poor performances in pre-season in the Netherlands, but we’ll give him time for now. Relatively new arrival Tashreeq Morris is a veteran of the South African scene but hardly a long-term option at 31. Also, he’s never been the most prolific player. For all of his industry and hard work, 28-year-old Ashley Du Preez is also not the answer. Can Etiosa Ighodaro come in and buck this trend, and will Chiefs even pull off a deal for the 24-year-old Nigerian?
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Is Lepasa right for Chiefs?
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