Kaizer Chiefs are aggressively pursuing top-tier talent in their bid to dominate both local and continental competitions next season. Head coach Nasreddine Nabi is taking the lead, personally jetting across Africa to identify game-changing players for the club.
Following a recent scouting mission in Tanzania, where Chiefs are believed to be finalising a deal for Feisal Salum of Azam FC, Nabi continued his talent hunt in North Africa. A source with intimate knowledge of the club’s movements have revealed that the coach was in Egypt during the CAF Champions League final, with one clear objective.
“The coach is looking at the players who he believes can help the team next season. Not just in the local competitions but in Africa as well. You know they were in Tanzania where they are set to sign Feisal Salum from Azam FC. And the main reason of going to Egypt was to find out what’s happening with Fiston Mayele. You know he knows he is from DRC, then Yanga SC and him believe he can help Chiefs in playing in Africa. That was his mission in Egypt,” said the source.
Mayele: Chiefs target back in the picture
Fiston Mayele has been on Kaizer Chiefs’ radar for over three seasons. At one point, the club had the opportunity to sign him on a free transfer. But unfortunately failed to finalise the deal. The prolific striker eventually joined Egypt’s Pyramids FC. Where his value has soared thanks to consistent performances and a sharp eye for goal.
Now, with Nabi pushing for serious reinforcements, the Chiefs’ hierarchy may reconsider the hefty price tag.
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