Kaizer Chiefs to make a big annnoucement
All signs now point to an announcement that could signal a major change in leadership and coach Nasreddine Nabi's starting line-up.
Maart has been noticeably absent from the pre-season training camp in the Netherlands. Sources close to the player have said discussions with Austria's SV Ried are all but concluded, with the Kaizer Chiefs star doing his medical test in Austria on Sunday.
Kaizer Chiefs lose business relationship with PSL club Yusuf Maart goes home with the Man of the Match award after the Nedbank Cup final against Orlando Pirates. Image: @safootclassics/X
The announcement is on the cards and will mark a significant turning point for the Kaizer Chiefs. Maart had been more than just a captain; he was a warrior who was unaffected by bizarre hostility from his own fans.
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The Atlantis-born midfielder, formerly with Cape Umoya, Orlando Pirates, and Sekhukhune United, was the team's heartbeat as an all-action central midfielder.
In the meantime, the club has signed a replacement in Siphesihle Ndlovu, while Azam FC's Feisal Salum is also expected to arrive once the Maart sale has been sealed.
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