Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Tefu Mashamaite has tipped Amakhosi’s new signing Thabo Moloisane.
The 25-year-old centre-back was signed as a free agent after leaving Stellenbosch FC.
Mashamaite feels Moloisane is a perfect replacement for Aden McCarthy, who left for Europe.
“He is a Bafana Bafana prospect obviously, not lucky enough to go to the World Cup, but he’s been featuring in Hugo Broos’ squad, getting regular call-ups and just being consistent playing for Stellenbosch,” Mashamaite told Sowetan.
Former Kaizer Chiefs defender backs Moloisane
“He’s got African competition experience with Stellenbosch, [and] I think he will add much-needed stability in the defence.
“[And] with the departure of Aden McCarthy, I feel like he was growing into a left-footed centre-back role at Chiefs,” Mashamaite explained.
“But now Moloisane brings a lot of experience, and it will be interesting to see the combinations because centre-back positions are about the understanding you have with your partner and also with the full-backs, plus the goalkeeper,” the former Chiefs defender added.
Mashamaite said Moloisane needs to hit the ground running if he is to become McCarthy’s replacement.
“I think he is a perfect replacement but, as you know, the proof is in the pudding.
“Chiefs are different; if he comes in there and things don’t go well, it becomes evident that he’s not a good replacement.
“But if he can hit the ground running, he’s a perfect replacement.”
Kaizer Chiefs only signed two players this season, which is a defender and a goalkeeper.
