Kaizer Chiefs are preparing to say goodbye to Sibongiseni Mthethwa, just 12 months since he joined Amakhosi from Stellenbosch FC.
SIBONGISENI MTHETHWA TO LEAVE KAIZER CHIEFS
The date was 7 September in 2023 when Kaizer Chiefs signed Mthethwa from Stellenbosch FC. With only 20 matches played, the Escourt-born star is on the way out.
After training under Nabi’s watch since July, the Tunisian coach has decided that the 30-year-old Mthethwa is not in his plans.
According to iDiski Times‘ Sinethemba Makonco, Kaizer Chiefs have decided to offer Mthethwa to Stellenbosch FC and AmaZulu FC, but with no success.
“Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Sibongiseni Mthethwa has been offered to Stellenbosch FC and AmaZulu, with both sides not keen as his future at the club hangs in the balance,” the report said.
“Information gathered by this publication is that Mthethwa has been offered to his former side Stellies on a season-long loan, which the Cape Winelands side is said to have rejected. Amakhosi are said to have also held talks with AmaZulu FC but both parties could not reach an agreement,” the report added on the Kaizer Chiefs midfielder.
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FIRST 10 BETWAY PREMIERSHIP FIXTURES
In the meantime, the Soweto giants have confirmed the first set of 10 fixtures for the 2024/25 Betway Premiership.
The season will be starting with an away challenge in Bloemfontein against Marumo Gallants on the 14th of September, followed by a home match against Stellenbosch FC on 22 September.
FULL LIST:
- Marumo Gallants – Saturday, September 14, Toyota Stadium, 17:30
- Stellenbosch – Sunday, September 22, FNB Stadium, 15:00
- AmaZulu – Wednesday, September 25, King Zwelithini Stadium, 19:30
- Mamelodi Sundowns – Saturday, September 28, FNB Stadium, 15:00
- SuperSport United – Saturday, October 26, Lucas Moripe Stadium, 17:30
- Magesi FC – Wednesday, October 30, Old Peter Mokaba Stadium, 19:30
- Royal AM – Sunday, November 9 – FNB Stadium, 17:30
- Richards Bay – Wednesday, November 27 – FNB Stadium, 19:30
- Polokwane City – Sunday, December 8 – Old Peter Mokaba Stadium, 15:30
- TS Galaxy – Monday, December 16 – Mbombela Stadium, 15:30.
FERNANDO DA CRUZ LEAVES KAIZER CHIEFS
This is not exciting for Kaizer Chiefs fans. Amakhosi have lost a highly-rated assistant coach, and that’s football.
As initially reported by Unplayable, Fernando Da Cruz, who has been Nasredddine Nabi’s Kaizer Chiefs’ third assistant two months, was wanted by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) as a Technical Director.
AMAKHOSI ACCEPT OFFER
In an official statement, Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed a deal has been struck with the FRMF to transfer Da Cruz back to North Africa, where he previously worked as a coach at AS FAR.
Full statement:
“Kaizer Chiefs wishes to announce that the Club has accepted an offer for assistant coach Fernando Da Cruz to take up a position at the Moroccan Football Federation.
“’I would like to thank Kaizer Chiefs, Chairman and all the supporters for the welcome and affection they gave from the first day I landed in South Africa,”’ says Da Cruz. “’Thank you to the players, staff and everyone involved for making sure that everything was fantastic for me. I wish this great Club everything of the best.”‘
“As Kaizer Chiefs, we would like to thank coach Fernando for his contributions to the team and the commitment he has shown during his time with us. The Club fully supports his decision and wishes him all the best for the future.
“Further announcements will follow in due course.”
