Ex-Pirates star impressed with Kaizer Chiefs R10 million forward

Former Orlando Pirates striker Phumudzo Manenzhe has explained why he rates Kaizer Chiefs forward Makabi Lilepo.

The 27-year-old Congolese has scored four time since joining Amakhosi in January. Out of the three new players the club signed during the January transfer window, Lilepo has been by far the best performing player having adjusted well under Nasreddine Nabi.

“Lilepo has been a great buy,” Manenzhe said on SuperSport TV Extra Time as per Soccer Laduma.

“I love his speed, I love the runs he makes behind the last defender, his willingness to run into the spaces.

New Kaizer Chiefs forward impressed former Pirates star

“In this instance (against SuperSport United), you see how the ball is played slightly behind (Pule Mmodi) but he still has the time to recruit that ball back and the ability for him to be able to finish in that moment was excellent.

“For me, it is a team goal from Kaizer Chiefs where they attacked on the right and finished on the left,” the former Pirates striker added.

Amakhosi have not yet find the consistency this season despite winning seven league matches. In the Nedbank Cup, the Glamour Boys have impressed scoring seven goals without conceding. They are currently in the quarter-finals where they will face Stellenbosch FC away.

With Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns still in the competition, it will be hard for Kaizer Chiefs to claim the trophy. The likes of Thabo Cele and Lilepo have no doubt improved Amakhosi’s chances but will thos signings be enough?

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