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Kaizer Chiefs news: Obrigado, Sirino, Nkambule
Today’s Kaizer Chiefs news wrap looks at some fascinating insights into Mfundo Vilakazi and the latest on Gaston Sirino.
Sirino suspended for Sundowns vs Kaizer Chiefs clash
Recent birthday boy Gaston Sirino will play no part against his old club Sundowns on the weekend. The 34-year-old Uruguayan picked up a straight red card in Chiefs’ 4-1 defeat at SuperSport so he’s suspended.
Myeni always rated Mfundo Vilkazi
Speaking to FARPost, former Orlando Pirates star Sifiso Myeni revealed that he met Mfundo Vilakazi before the youngster’s breakthrough in the Kaizer Chiefs senior team.
“I met [Mfundo] Vilakazi a long time ago when he was still a young boy at the Discovery tournament in Soweto,” Myeni said. “I may not be exact about the year, but I think he was 12 to 15 years old during that time.
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Nkambule’s heart was broken after Man United move fell through
Former Kaizer Chiefs playmaker Michael Nkambule was close to joining Man United under Sir Alex Ferguson. However, at the time, South African footballers needed to have played 70% of national team games to get a work permit to play in England. Via IOL:
“My heart was broken. I was 15, sitting with Alex Ferguson and they wanted to give me a contract, but the law didn’t allow it.”
When was the last time Chiefs beat Sundowns?
You have to go back to April 2021 for Chiefs’ last win over the South African champions in any competition. Ironically, Uruguayan Gaston Sirino was a goal-scorer for Downs on that afternoon. Downs are unbeaten in each of the last NINE H2Hs across all competitions. Four players are currently on the treatment table which you can see listed below:
- Dillan Solomons
- Sibongiseni Mthethwa
- Wandile Duba
- Edmilson Dove
Will Obrigado start against Sundowns on Saturday?
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