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Kaizer Chiefs bosses to sign two Sundowns superstars?
Kaizer Chiefs supporters have been engaged in passionate conversations following Mamelodi Sundowns' decisions on Sipho Mbule and Rivaldo Coetzee.
The two players, both still in the peak years of their careers, were once targets of Kaizer Chiefs before moving to the Betway Premier champions.
The duo's super agent, Mike Makaab, has confirmed that Mbule and Coetzee are free agents after Sundowns decided against extending their expiring deals.
Should Amakhosi use this opportunity to sign proven Premier Soccer League quality players?
Speaking to the media on Monday, Makaab revealed the news: 'Sipho Mbule Mbule and Rivaldo Coetzee are free,' Makaab told FARPost . 'They are leaving Mamelodi Sundowns after the club didn't take options on their contracts.'
Rivaldo Coetzee (left) and Sipho Mbule (right) representing Mamelodi Sundowns in the Betway Premiership. Images: @masandawana/X
Will Kaizer Chiefs, known as the Glamour Boys, consider Mbule and Coetzee? What is clear is that the club needs depth in midfield, especially a creative number eight.
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Coetzee, aged 28, formerly with Ajax Cape Town as a captain at the age of 17, is the most experienced with 223 matches in the Premier Soccer League and CAF Champions League.
Mbule, much admired by Kaizer Chiefs fans, has 169 matches under his belt and is still 27 years old. Mbule and Coetzee also have a combined eight PSL championship-winning medals. Coetzee has lifted the title six times while Mbule has won two titles.
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