Gaxa the latest Clever Boy, as dispute goes on

SIBONISO Gaxa’s dispute with Kaizer Chiefs is ongoing‚ with an outcome expected in the coming weeks‚ said the player’s agent after the 2010 World Cup right-back signed for Bidvest Wits yesterday.

Wits announced the signing of the defender on their official Twitter page‚ saying simply: “Siboniso Gaxa is the newest Clever Boy. Welcome to the family.”

Gaxa’s agent‚ Glyn Binkin‚ confirmed the signing of the player, whose contract was not renewed by Chiefs in a clearout of 17 players during the offseason.

Gaxa believed he had signed an extension to his contract with Chiefs‚ and subsequently took his exclub to the Premier Soccer League’s Dispute Resolution Chamber (DRC) seeking compensation.

“The dispute with Chiefs is ongoing. But the dispute can’t stop him from finding a new club‚” Binkin said yesterday.

“The hearing has been heard‚ the heads of argument were presented on November 7 and we are now waiting for the finding from the PSL DRC in the coming weeks.”

Gaxa, 32, will be well aware of the competition he faces earning a place at Wits‚ where Nazeer Allie made the right-back position his own with a strong 2015-16 season. Wits also have Bafana Bafana international Siyabonga Nhlapo as a more-than capable back-up at right-back.

Gaxa was the starting right-back for Bafana Bafana at the 2010 World Cup. He also has three league titles at SuperSport‚ two at Chiefs and four cup winners’ medals. — TMG Digital/TMG Sport