Kaizer Chiefs have reportedly opened talks with an African goalkeeping talent ahead of the January transfer window.
The Glamour Boys have struggled in goal so far this season with Brandon Petersen and Itumeleng Khune both unable to provide the team with any defensive stability.
The club also seem to have little faith in fellow senior goalkeeper Bruce Bvuma and are reportedly looking to the transfer market to rope in reinforcements.
According to the latest reports, former Amakhosi goalkeeper Eshele Botende has urged the club to sign a rising DR Congo goalkeeper and talks between the two parties are underway.
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“Discussions have already commenced with Motema Pembe about the potential acquisition of one of their talented young goalkeepers.” a Citizen report read.
“Chiefs are keen on securing his services when the player transfer window reopens in January.”
Further reports suggest the player in question is 23-year-old goalkeeper Jonathan Ebala Membo.
In other news, Many Kaizer Chiefs fans were hoping to see Mmodi in action against his former side Arrows however the speedy winger was nowhere to be seen in Johnson’s match-day squad.
Chiefs lacked bite in attack and Mmodi would’ve undoubtedly provided them with some much needed pace in attack however here’s why Johnson opted against playing him.
According to Johnson, Mmodi was tactically sacrificed to ‘see something else’ from his side.
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Chiefs coach explains Mmodi absence
“Players like Ashley Du Preez, Edmilson Dove, and Pule Mmodi were not out because they were unavailable. It’s the change we tried so that we can see something else.” the Amakhosi coach said as quoted by FarPost.
“We tried to shuffle a little bit. There were some changes. I’m not saying there weren’t changes. I thought the team played better. I thought they put a good shift but they go home sad because they know in their hearts that they should have gotten a second goal.”
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