Kaizer Chiefs prepare new contract for star to avoid free transfer disaster
Kaizer Chiefs intend to offer Ranga Chivaviro a new two-year deal which would keep him at Naturena until June 2027.
Chivaviro set for fresh terms at Kaizer Chiefs
“In most cases, the club has waited until the last minute to extend player contracts, and they don’t want to do that with Ranga (Chivaviro), and that’s why they may already offer him a new two-year deal. It’s not a done deal as there is still some work to do,” a SoccerLaduma source explained.
“What they are doing is to make sure that as they are looking for another striker to sign, maybe in January, they don’t lose the one that they have in the team,” a source noted. Currently, Chivaviro stands as the primary striker relied upon by the coach, making a new two-year contract essential even if the team brings in new talent.”
Kaizer Chiefs Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Jr at the FNB Stadium. Image: BackpagePix
Ranga’s renaissance
Ranga Chivaviro battled in his debut campaign for Chiefs but things are looking a little rosier in 2024-2025. The former Gallants man, incredibly prolific for his old team, has scored in back-to-back Betway Premiership matches, recently against Sundowns. He bagged an astonishing 17 goals in 29 appearances across all competitions for Gallants in the 2022-2023 campaign but the challenge now will be for him to keep that up. Scoring in two consecutive games is one thing, bagging double figures at the very least is another thing altogether.
Betway Premiership return edges nearer
Amakhosi, meanwhile, have just over a week to wait until their next Betway Premiership fixture. They’ve started this campaign in decent fashion, with two wins from three, and a recent defeat to Sundowns. Their goal, of course, will be to compete for next season’s MTN8 at a minimum. Here are their next few fixtures:
SuperSport United – Saturday, October 26, Lucas Moripe Stadium, 17:30
Magesi FC – Wednesday, October 30, Old Peter Mokaba Stadium, 19:30
Royal AM – Sunday, November 9 – FNB Stadium, 17:30
Kaizer Chiefs fans encapsulating the passion of a Soweto Derby. Will they taste success in the 2024-2025 season? Image: BackpagePix
Does Chivaviro still have value to offer the Chiefs first team?
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