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a day ago
- Sport
- IOL News
High praise for Tanzania's Feisal Salum amid Kaizer Chiefs transfer speculation
Kaizer Chiefs are eyeing Tanzanian midfield star Feisal Salum for a potential transfer. Photo: BackpagePix Image: BackpagePix Tanzania's national team coach, Hemed Suleiman, has heaped praise on Azam FC midfielder Feisal Salum, as momentum builds around a potential move to Kaizer Chiefs. Salum featured for Tanzania in Friday's international friendly against South Africa at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. At the post-match press conference, Suleiman was inundated with questions about the 27-year-old star midfielder. While on a scouting mission on the continent last week, Salum reportedly met Chiefs head coach Nabi Nasreddine and the club's head of scouting, Thembela 'Tera' Maliwa, in Tanzania. Nabi, who previously coached Salum at Tanzanian giants Young Africans FC, is credited with transforming him from a defensive into an attacking midfielder. Since moving to Azam FC, Salum has blossomed into a consistent performer, contributing four goals and 12 assists this season. The appeal of Salum extends beyond Chiefs. Reigning Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns have also expressed interest, underlining the midfielder's growing reputation in southern Africa. In Friday's clash against Bafana Bafana, Salum showcased his quality with a composed 90-minute performance. He achieved a passing accuracy of 86 per cent, made 38 touches, and delivered four long balls—three of which found their target. Coach Suleiman was emphatic in his praise: 'Feisal has qualities like South African players. Coach of Tanzania Suleiman Hemed. Photo: BackpagePix Image: BackpagePix "For me, when he comes here, he can play for any team. I think he is the best midfielder in Tanzania at the moment. We need to support him. Given the fact that he is a good player, that gives him an advantage to be able to play anywhere.' Former Wydad Athletic Club coach Rulani Mokwena echoed the admiration, calling Salum 'one of the best on the continent' and praising his off-field character. 'He's a very good player, one of the best on the continent. For me, Feisal is very special, and I like his personality — not only as a footballer but also as a human being.' Salum remains under contract with Azam FC until June 2026. The club's head of media and information, Thabit Zacharia, confirmed no formal offers have yet been received. 'If a team makes an offer that meets our expectations, we will not stand in his way,' he said, while stressing that the club currently has no intention of selling.
The South African
a day ago
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs target is the best in his country
No other player has been heavily linked with Kaizer Chiefs like Feisal Salum. The 27-year-old finally got to show Amakhosi what he can do. Salum was in action for Tanzania as the Taifa Stars faced Bafana Bafana in a goalless friendly international in Polokwane last week. According to his coach, Hemed Suleiman, the Kaizer Chiefs target has the technical flair and quality of South African players. Spotted: Sundowns' squad for the FIFA Club World Cup Feisal Salum trains with Azam FC. Image: Azam FC/ Facebook Bafana Bafana winger to Kaizer Chiefs? 'You know, Feisal, I think he has the qualities of South African players. So, for me, he can play on any team,' Suleiman said in the post-match press conference in Polokwane. 'I believe he is the best midfielder in Tanzania at the moment. He is a good player and young. We need to support him. Given the fact that he is a good player, that gives him an advantage to be able to play anywhere,' Suleiman added in the Kaizer Chiefs marquee target. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
2 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
'Kaizer Chiefs boss Nabi is the Pep Guardiola of Africa'
Some managers hold a special allure. Is Kaizer Chiefs boss Nasreddine Nabi one of them? It sounds like it. Although Kaizer Chiefs endured a mostly frustrating campaign, they did end their long trophy drought by lifting the Nedbank Cup. To make it sweeter, they beat Orlando Pirates to do so. Nasreddine Nabi's next challenge will be to turn this side into legitimate title contenders. After all, this is a man who won back-to-back trebles in Tanzania. His trophy record and managerial aura led one reader on The South African to call him 'The Pep Guardiola of Africa', because he can also attract players to believe in his projects. Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi. Image: @KaizerChiefs/X Feisal Salum chipped in with an impressive 19 goals for Azam FC during the 2023-2024 campaign. That followed a glittering spell with Young Africans, where the talented playmaker collected consecutive trebles. A proven winner, Salum has 41 caps and four goals for his nation. Zanzibar-born star Salum hasn't replicated last season's form for Azam FC this time around. His last goal for the club came back in December 2024, and his side sits third in the Tanzanian Premier League, a massive 16 points adrift of leaders Young Africans. Do you think Nabi will turn Chiefs into giants of Africa again? Let us know by leaving a comment below or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Also, subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
3 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs target Feisal Salum is in South Africa
Kaizer Chiefs' number one target for the winter transfer window is well-publicised. He is the 27-year-old midfielder Feisal Salum. The Tanzanian, still contracted to Azam FC in the Tanzania Premier League, landed in South Africa for his national team duties. Bafana Bafana will host the Taifa Stars in an international friendly this evening at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. Kick-off will be at 19:30. Breaking News: Orlando Pirates defender to Kaizer Chiefs Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi. Image via @KaizerChiefs on X Percy Tau to Kaizer Chiefs? According to the most recent reports, Salum has firmly rejected Azam's multiple new contract offers. What is missing is an offer from Amakhosi to Azam FC. Multiple reports have stated that Salum is keen on the Amakhosi project, desires a new challenge, and of course, wants to reunite with his former coach Nasreddine Nabi at Young Africans in 2021. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
3 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs target gets his audition against Bafana Bafana
Kaizer Chiefs target Feisal Salum has been posting several hints on his Instagram story after Tanzania's stars touched down in South Africa. 27-year-old Tanzania and Azam FC playmaker Feisal Salum will be key for his nation when they meet South Africa in a high-profile friendly on Friday night at 19:30. Stellenbosch star Fawaaz Basadien will skipper Hugo Broos' side while Orlando Pirates man Nkosinathi Sibisi will wear the armband when Bafana meet Mozambique on Tuesday, 10 June. Zanzibar-born midfielder Feisal Salum hasn't replicated last season's form for Azam this time around. His last goal for the club came back in December 2024, and his side sits third in the Tanzanian Premier League, a massive 16 points adrift of leaders Young Africans. Is he past his best? Can former manager Nabi coax something out of him? Click for the story Bafana Bafana and Esperance winger Elias Mokwana wants to continue in North Africa, according to his agent. In 34 matches across league, Champions League and cup competitions, Mokwana has scored six goals and supplied four assists this term. Click for the story Let us know by leaving a comment below or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Also, subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
