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The South African
23-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs star midfielder earns surprise contract extension
Kaizer Chiefs have made a bold move by securing midfielder Nkosingiphile Ngcobo's services until June 2027. Following a dramatic turnaround in form that silenced doubts about his future at the club. Initially on the brink of a loan move, Ngcobo has proven his worth to the Amakhosi technical team. Despite early season struggles, including a minor injury and challenges adapting to the new coach's system. The talented midfielder has clawed his way back into the squad's core. At the start of the campaign, Chiefs reportedly considered sending several players out on loan to gain match experience. Ngcobo featured on that list, casting doubt on his long-term role at Naturena. However, a trusted source close to the club has revealed a significant shift in the Chiefs' stance. 'The club values Mshini as one of their best players. Yes, it's true there were some setbacks at the start of the season which included a minor injury and the coach apparently not understanding his style of play but all that is behind him and that's why the club is believed to be happy to exercise his one-year option though his initial contract already runs until June 2026. This means his new contract should now run until June 2027,' the source disclosed, as per Soccer Laduma. Ngcobo's extension sends a strong message that Kaizer Chiefs are committed to nurturing and investing in local talent. With his contract now set to expire in 2027, the club appears ready to build its future midfield around the 25-year-old. This development marks a turning point in Ngcobo's career, and a potential turning point for a Chiefs side aiming to reclaim domestic dominance through strategic squad management and trust in their youth pipeline. Is this a good decision by Kaizer Chiefs to keep Ngcobo? 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.
TimesLIVE
23-04-2025
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
Nkosingiphile Ngcobo feels pain of Kaizer Chiefs' inconsistent season
Kaizer Chiefs' Nkosingiphile Ngcobo concedes their Betway Premiership slump has been frustrating. The skilful midfielder added Amakhosi's mentality has also been challenged by losing games they are expected to win, while they seem to perform better when the odds are stacked against them. Chiefs have lost 10 league games of 25 this season, where the arrival of Tunisian coach Nasreddine Nabi and his technical team, despite his constant stress on the 2024-2025 campaign being for rebuilding, raised hopes of more stability at long-suffering Amakhosi after nine seasons without silverware. Amakhosi have been rooted in eighth place in the Premiership for weeks and a top half finish or even a better placing than last season's worst ever 10th are not certainties. A lone ray of hope comes in reaching the Nedbank Cup final, where Chiefs can avoid going to a decade without a trophy if they win the blockbuster Soweto derby clash against Orlando Pirates at Moses Mabhida Stadium on May 10.
