Whatthe rebuilding phase will look like…
The hunt for a goalkeeper
The Siya Crew has been reliably informed that Amakhosi are in the market for a goalkeeper to bolster the department, with Itumeleng Khune set to call it a day at the end of the season. Bruce Bvuma has been the number one shot-stopper under interim coach Cavin Johnson, but the Siya crew understands that the Soweto giants are looking for an even more experienced goalkeeper to give that department an edge going into the 2024/25 campaign.
Stanley Nwabali of Chippa United has been a target, but the Siya crew recently reported that Amakhosi could pull out of the race to sign the Nigerian international whose value increased after his good showing at the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast earlier this year.
Richards Bay goalkeeper Salim Magoola is another player the Soweto giants are believed to be monitoring and is, in fact, high on the list. At 28, the Ugandan has age on his side, with goalkeepers having the ability to play to as late as the age of 40. AmaZulu’s 33-year-old goalkeeper Veli Mothwa is understood to be another option for the Soweto giants, but indications are that Chiefs prefer a younger shot-stopper, which is why Magoola remains a top target.
The hunt for a striker
With Gonzalez and Chivaviro likely to be heading out, Amakhosi are in the market to secure the services of a striker who will solve their goal scoring troubles. This season, the club has been struggling in front of goal, with a poor record of 19 goals in 23 matches. Of the teams currently in the top eight, Amakhosi have the worst goalscoring record. In fact, they are the only team in the top eight that has scored less than 20 goals. The club is understood to have identified a few strikers that they can bring in for next season, but it will also depend on whether they are willing to fork out the big bucks to secure their services. Two strikers Amakhosi are believed to be interested in are Iqraam Rayners and Khanyisa Mayo of Stellenbosch FC and Cape Town City respectively. Both clubs are willing to sell the players at the right price and it would depend, if Chiefs are willing to dig deep into their pockets to bring one of them to bolster their striking department for next season. Ashley Du Preez is definitely staying at the club, and they want to bring in someone who can ease the pressure on the shoulders of the former Stellenbosch striker. It’s understood that the search for a striker is not limited to the PSL, with the club looking both on the continent and in South America to find a suitable candidate.
The case of Pitso Mosimane
Talks of a possible move to Chiefs have always been there when it comes to Pitso Mosimane, but it’s easier said than done. Indications are that Amakhosi would definitely want to have someone of Mosimane’s calibre leading the team, but there are conditions that might make it difficult for the club to appoint the former Mamelodi Sundowns coach.