SuperSport’s problem with ex-Chiefs player

Former Kaizer Chiefs left-back Sifiso Hlanti arrived at SuperSport United last month, but the three-time champions won’t be offering a deal.

SUPERSPORT UNITED NOT SIGNING HLANTI

According to the club’s CEO Stan Matthews, United have signed too many older players in recent seasons.

“It doesn’t matter to me, that’s our framework, I can’t keep bringing 30-year-old [and above players] into the club, there’s been opportunities to sign Hlanti and Onyango, very good players, very good guys,” Matthews said via iDiski Times.

“Hlanti would add a lot of value for us and experience at left-back, but I can’t bring in another 30-year-olds into my club, I’m bringing in 24-28-year-old players that have big resale value to whoever offers me the best deal and those who can stay with the club if need be and still be in the prime or their career,” Matthews concluded.

NO STELLENBOSCH STAR FOR KAIZER CHIEFS

Betway Premiership giants Kaizer Chiefs are not having a good month. The 4-0 loss to Young Africans has been followed by a transfer rejection from Stellenbosch FC.

According to the leading local reporter Lorenz Kohler, the Glamour Boys tabled an offer for Stellies’ 27-year-old left-back Basadien, only for the Winelands club to say no. The report says Kazier Chiefs have been asked to pay a steep fee.

“iDiski Times understands Stellies have issued an exorbitant asking price to be met for the consideration of an immediate sale in the current window,” the report said.

“Basadien, who has been on the fringes of recent Bafana Bafana squad selections, has featured 65 times for the club, scoring once, registering 10 assists in the process,” the report added.

DEVELOPING STARTING TEAM

Betway Premiership giants Kaizer Chiefs have somewhat met expectations by announcing new faces this month. Here is a look at the developing starting eleven.

FULL LIST OF NEW SIGNINGS

After spending over a month the squad and playing three friendly matches, coach Nasreddine Nabi and his assistants have found the need for one goalkeeper, two defenders and an attacking player.

Bongani Sam, 26, Left-Back

Fiacre Ntwari, 24, Goalkeeper

Rushwin Dortley, 22, Left-Central Defender

Gaston Sirino, 33, Forward.

STARTING LINE-UP

Goalkeeper – Fiacre Ntwari

Right-Back – Reeve Frosler

Right Central Defender – Given Msimango

Left-Central Defender – Rushwin Dortley

Left-Back – Bongani Sam

Central Midfielder – Yusuf Maart

Central Midfielder – Samkelo Zwane

Right-Winger – Ashley du Preez

Left-Winger – Mduduzi Shabalala

Attacking Midfielder – Gaston Sirino

Striker – Ranga Chivaviro.

FIRST 10 BETWAY PREMIERSHIP FIXTURES

In the meantime, the Soweto giants have confirmed the first set of 10 fixtures for the 2024/25 Betway Premiership.

The season will be starting with an away challenge in Bloemfontein against Marumo Gallants on the 14th of September, followed a home match against Stellenbosch FC on 22 September.

FULL LIST:

Marumo Gallants – Saturday, September 14, Toyota Stadium, 17:30

Stellenbosch – Sunday, September 22, FNB Stadium, 15:00

AmaZulu – Wednesday, September 25, King Zwelithini Stadium, 19:30

Mamelodi Sundowns – Saturday, September 28, FNB Stadium, 15:00

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

Richards Bay – Wednesday, November 27 – FNB Stadium, 19:30

Polokwane City – Sunday, December 8 – Old Peter Mokaba Stadium, 15:30

TS Galaxy – Monday, December 16 – Mbombela Stadium, 15:30.