It’s no secret that Chiefs will be looking to make some shrewd acquisitions in January if the right players can be identified, with their latest setback to AmaZulu almost certainly heightening their recruitment needs.
Prioritizing a striker and a defensive midfielder as January’s top targets, it remains to be seen if they will make any significant announcements in the coming weeks.
Christian Saile Basomboli, a striker from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is reportedly on the approach of signing a contract to join Amakhosi.
Last week, SABC Sport reported that the 22-year-old is expected to come to South Africa to finalize his contract with Chiefs after transfer talks between the two teams were successfully revived.
This article implies that negotiations have been restarted, as the bright kid appears poised to reach a personal agreement with Chiefs.
As his contract with SuperSport expires in June, the same newspaper suggests Thatayaone Ditlhokwe could be a surprise target for Chiefs.
Chiefs are reportedly eager to get his services immediately, rather than wait until the end of the season. He might possibly consider a pre-contract at this time. Nevertheless, it will be intriguing to observe what SuperSport prefers if an offer is made.
Amakhosi will be eager to turn things around and close the points difference when they host the league leaders to their “fortress” for this Saturday’s highly anticipated DStv Premiership game.
Sundowns, who were in action against SuperSport United on Monday evening, will seek to strengthen their position atop the standings with a victory.
Since the inception of the Premiership in 1996/97, the two teams have faced each other 53 times. Chiefs have the upper hand, having defeated Sundowns 21 times (which is more than any other team in history). Sundowns have only recorded 17 league victories over the Glamour Boys, while there have been 15 ties.
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