As previously reported in Mzansi and around the continent, Chiefs are looking for a top-tier centre forward. One of them has been Kenyan Michael Olunga. The 30-year-old Amakhosi striker scored his 12th goal in 13 games as Al-Duhail defeated Al-Arabi 2-1 in Qatar’s Super League last weekend. Meanwhile, the Chiefs are linked to Pyramids FC’s highly rated attacker Fiston Mayele. According to recent sources, Amakhosi is set to offer R20 million for the Congolese sensation.
YOUTH AWARDS FOR 2024.
The Chiefs recently conducted their annual awards ceremony for youth teams. The club revealed the best goal scorers, players of the season, and players’ players of the season for the age groups under 12 and 19.
Here is the complete news release:
“Kaizer Chiefs concluded another successful season for the Club’s young development teams, which participate yearly in the SAFA Gauteng Development League, with an awards ceremony at the Village on Tuesday to celebrate outstanding individual performances during the campaign. The U13s romped to the league title, winning the 34-game season by a comfortable eight-point margin and losing only once in their unrelenting march to the championship.
The prizes went to:
Reatlegile Mosimane was the top goal scorer, while Inganathi Saliwa was named player of the season.
Neo Dlamini: Players’ Player of the Season
“Chiefs finished a creditable second in the U15 age group, pushing the eventual champions all the way to the end before claiming second place.
The prizes went to:
Ntokozo Hlophe – Top Goalscorer
Reotshepile Malete, Player of the Season
Reotshepile Malete is the Players’ Player of the Season.The U17 team fought valiantly to a 10th-place finish in their 2024 season, demonstrating remarkable grit and drive to never give up in a highly competitive league. The prizes went to:
Matthew Sinclair – Top Goalscorer
Tashiel Rugunanan, Player of the Season
Lebohang Dhlamini was named Players’ Player of the Season for the U19 Chiefs team, who finished third in the GDL division. The team’s impressive accomplishments showcased potential future stars.
The prizes went to:
Mpho Khethang – Top Goalscorer
Matala Makhubo, Player of the Season
Mpho Khethang was named Players’ Player of the Season. Additionally, two goalie specialists received accolades.
Naphtali Mokoena, Senior Goalkeeper of the Season.
“Keabetswe Morake – Junior Goalkeeper of the Season.”
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