Forgotten Chiefs Defender: Time to say goodbye?

Kaizer Chiefs defender Zitha Kwinika is facing an uncertain future at Amakhosi.

KAIZER CHIEFS TO PART WAYS WITH ZITHA KWINIKA?

The 31-year-old defender made a headline move to Amakhosi from Stellenbosch FC in June 2022. It was a return to his development team for the Soweto-born player. Despite decent game time under previous Kaizer Chiefs coaches Arthur Zwane, Molefe Ntseki and Cavin Johnson, Kwinika has not started a single competitive match under Nasreddine Nabi. According to Soccer Laduma, Kwinika is keen on a loan move until his contract with Kaizer Chiefs expires in June.

“Sources close to the player suggest that a loan move is the most likely option, allowing him to secure regular playing time elsewhere,” the outlet reported. “There is reported interest in Kwinika from clubs in Polokwane and KwaZulu-Natal, though the specifics of these potential moves remain unclear.”

SUPERSPORT UNITED TO HIJACK CHRISTIAN SAILE MOVE?

Despite Monday’s report, Kaizer Chiefs’ Christian Saile might be staying in Gauteng instead of moving to Chippa United.

According to Monday’s report, Congolese forward Saile was on his way out of Amakhosi to Gqeberha to join Chippa on loan. “SABC Sport has established that Kaizer Chiefs and Chippa United are close to agreeing a deal for striker Christian Saile,” said Mazola Molefe.

“The Glamour Boys are desperate to free up a foreign spot in anticipation of signing an international forward and this potential move would be ideal for the club to bring in a replacement almost immediately. Saile joined Chiefs exactly two years ago from Zambian outfit Nchana Rangers with the hope that he could replicate the form that made him a household name at his former club and on the continent.

“But after a total 49 matches in all competitions, the DR Congo striker has managed only six goals and has featured more as a wide player.”

SUPERSPORT UNITED ENTER THE RACE

According to the same outlet, SuperSport have taken a sudden lead in signing the Kaizer Chiefs forward.

“SABC Sport has established that SuperSport United are now in talks with Kaizer Chiefs to persuade them to agree a transfer over winger Christian Saile,” Molefe updated. “It’s understood Chiefs are willing to accept a loan deal with an option to buy at the end of this season, with Saile’s contract set to run out in July next year. Chippa initially looked favourites to land the deal, but SuperSport have now opened their own discussions with Amakhosi, and it’s believed they are now frontrunners,” the report concluded.

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