Rumoured Kaizer Chiefs target Iqraam Rayners is in the form of his life and that means he’s just become a much more expensive proposition. How much will it take to lure the Bafana Bafana man to Naturena?
RAYNERS BAGS FIVE FOR STELLIES
Bafana and Stellies attacker Iqraam Rayners is enjoying the season of his life. The 28-year-old hit five against Polokwane City to take his tally to 13 goals for the season in the league. That’s two more than Lucas Ribeiro Costa and Tshegfatso Mabasa in the race for the Golden Boot. Khanyisa Mayo, joint-winner of the award last term, has 10 goals for Cape Town City. Rayners is the first man to hit five in a single PSL game since 2007 and only the second man in history to achieve the feat.
Stellenbosch hold all the cards in potential negotiations
With Rayners flying high, his transfer value will only increase, as will Stellenbosch’s bargaining power. They have no obligation to sell but if they do, they can ensure they fetch the maximum value for their prized asset. besides, there’s no guarantee he’ll even want to leave a Stellies side in pole position to qualify for the CAF Champions League. They’re also preparing for a Nedbank Cup semi-final against Sundowns. Rayners, a full Bafana Bafana international, joined the emerging Winelands side from SuperSport United in January 2023.
SUNDOWNS NEXT UP FOR JOHNSON’S KAIZER CHIEFS
Chiefs will be eager to capitalize on a Downs team potentially low on morale after their CAF Champions League exit to Esperance at the semi-final stage. The much-needed 2-1 win over SuperSport at the weekend, courtesy of goals from Christian Saile and Mduduzi Shabalala, snapped a streak of four consecutive matches where Johnson’s team failed to find the back of the net. Amakhosi host Sundowns on Thursday 2 May with kickoff at 19:30. Edmilson Dove is suspended while Thatayaone Ditlhokwe isn’t yet match-fit, leaving Johnson with a dilemma in the centre of defence. Nkosingiphile Ngcobo is still not deemed fit enough to make a matchday squad.
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