Kaizer Chiefs concluded their pre-season in the Netherlands with a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Twente, marking their fourth defeat in five games.
The underwhelming record hasn’t appeared to shatter AmaKhosi’s confidence, who have returned home in a seemingly chipper mood. “We had a very exciting pre-season,” an insider revealed. “It was a great space for the team to be in so that coaches can strategise and players blend in and connect.”
Six signings have occurred this offseason, but Kaizer Chiefs are yet to land a formidable striker, which has them remaining active in the transfer market.
“Yes, the club has already signed six players this season, but it’s believed that the head coach and his technical team still need at least one experienced striker to help them mainly in the CAF Confederation Cup and management is willing to sign another striker if that’s what the technical team needs so that they have a well-balanced squad which will compete in all the tournaments, ” a source confirmed.
Cameroonian to answer their prayers?
According to reports, Kaizer Chiefs have been offered Cameroonian striker Ravel Djoumekou. The 25-year-old currently plays for Congo’s FC Saint Eloi Lupopo.
“He is an experienced striker who could really help Chiefs at this stage,” a sourced explained. “He has been offered to Chiefs in their quest to sign a striker and now it’s up to Chiefs’ scouts and analysts to assess him and make a decision after that. But if they make their decision to sign him, then he would be available.”
A second source reaffirmed Kaizer Chiefs’ inquiry, saying, “Of course, the club hasn’t finished signings yet. They are still looking at other players. Some you may know, others you may not know. So if this striker is good as they say, then the club would be considering him as well, as it’s believed they haven’t finished signings yet for this coming season.”
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