Kaizer Chiefs news: Nigerian striker and new best player
The 24-year-old is yet to play for Mamelodi Sundowns after loan spells at AmaTuks, Chippa United, SuperSport United, and AmaZulu.
Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi called Ighodaro a 'good player' but admitted there is admin work to do.
Orlando Pirates news: Congolese midfielder and Ouaddou support Kaizer Chiefs target Etiosa Ighodaro at training for AmaZulu FC in the 2024/25 Betway Premiership season. Image: Goal
'For the boy, the most important thing is to play football, and an opportunity at a club like Kaizer Chiefs keeps him hopeful,' a source said… Full story here.
Bad news on three Orlando Pirates players
Aden McCarthy has wasted no time making a name for himself at Kaizer Chiefs while Rushwin Dortley is injured.
In his very first league start for Kaizer Chiefs, the 21-year-old left central defender walked away with the Man of the Match award against Stellenbosch FC, and then went and did it again in the next game against Polokwane City.
Two back-to-back awards for a player still finding his feet in top-flight football is no small feat, and it's turning heads across the Betway Premiership.
'He's a good listener, he works hard, and he takes instructions seriously,' Kaze told the media…Full story here.
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