The new Betway Premiership campaign is almost upon us. Kaizer Chiefs will kick things off against newcomers Kruger United.
Chiefs travel to Mpumalanga in season opener
Betway Premiership newcomers Kruger United, understandably, have been active in the transfer market. They’ve added several proven PSL players, including Fiacre Ntwari from Chiefs. Kruger United vs Chiefs kicks off on Saturday, 1 August at 20:15.
Kaizer Chiefs fans don’t sound sure about Adolf
In the comments sections on Facebook, there have been some scathing responses to the acquisition of Adolf Mtasingwa. Several supporters feel as though he’s not of the calibre required by the club. Meanwhile, Kabelo Nkgwesa was given a run-out in Chiefs’ first friendly match of the tour, a 1-1 draw against Scottish giants Rangers. After getting a taste of first-team football, the 19-year-old left-back, nicknamed ‘Festival’, wants more.
Could Nkgwesa feature for Kaizer Chiefs this term?
Kabelo Nkgwesa was given a run-out in Chiefs’ first friendly match of the tour, a 1-1 draw against Scottish giants Rangers. After getting a taste of first-team football, the 19-year-old left-back, nicknamed ‘Festival’, wants more.
“I got to play 20 minutes in the first match and I got a sense of the difference in how they play compared to us, especially their physicality and endurance, which allowed them to finish stronger, so it is important that we earmark that as an area where we can improve,” he admitted, adding, “Also, it’s good to learn about game management, when to pass, the weight of the pass. Those seemingly small things can make a big difference in a match situation.”
“This is my second pre-season with the first-team squad, and I am very happy and grateful to be here,” he says, before offering some motivational advice to any youth player wanting to make it in the game, “I would say to any ambitious youngster coming through the development academy that if they just keep working hard, stay dedicated and show character by stepping up every time when it matters, it is possible to get to here. You can be an individual sometimes but always be a team player.”
“I want to thank our fans for their support. We know you are not here right now, but we can feel your love from home. We are very excited to come back and show what we have been working on in Spain.”
