Kaizer Chiefs to promote 17-year-old sensation to the senior side?

Kaizer Chiefs have a new teenage defending sensation waiting in the wings at Naturena. Here’s all you need to know and the latest transfer rumours.

Chiefs find a long-term Frosler replacement?

According to Soccer-Laduma, Chiefs expect big things from 17-year-old Sfiso Timba. The Glamour Boys consider right-back a problem position. Neither Dillan Solomons nor Reeve Frosler have made the position their own this season.

“The club (Chiefs) has promoted youngsters in other departments and now they feel that Sifiso (Timba) could fit well in that right-back position. You know there are two main right backs in Reeve Frosler and Dillan Solomons and that’s why they want Timba to be their backup in that position and that is why he is set for promotion to the senior team,” said a source.

“They (Chiefs) just want to make sure that he keeps his match fitness while playing with the DDC side but will be training with the senior team but they have belief in him that he could be the right replacement for the two senior players. You know the senior team is working hand in hand with DDC coach Vela Khumalo in promoting these youngsters and that’s why you are seeing most of them in the first team now,” said the second source. 

Injury update

Chiefs are still without half a dozen senior stars as per the latest update from the club.

“Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi will be without six influential players for their upcoming Betway Premiership clash against TS Galaxy on Monday. The injured players include midfielders Edson Castillo, Nkosingiphile Ngcobo and Gaston Sirino, defenders Dillan Solomons and Bradley Cross, as well as goalkeeper Brandon Petersen.

“The players sustained their injuries in various matches but are expected to return to action soon. Despite these injury setbacks, Amakhosi is focused on preparing for the encounter and is confident in delivering a strong performance.

“Coach Nabi’s charges will seek to bounce back from their disappointing loss to Polokwane City last weekend. TS Galaxy were victorious in their last league match.”

How much do you know about Sfiso Timba and is right-back a problem position for Nabi and Chiefs?

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