Kaizer Chiefs: THREE outgoing Pirates players linked with Nabi
Not one, not two but THREE outgoing Orlando Pirates players have been linked with a move to Kaizer Chiefs under Nabi. Here is the latest on each Therefore, he could have already joined Chiefs. However, he was not confirmed or announced by Amakhosi when they confirmed Chiefs’ newest signings. However, we know that Sam was sent home due to injury. Meaning, he will likely still be announced as a Chiefs player when he returns from injury.
Additionally, Pirates and PSL veteran, Richard Ofori was also linked with Chiefs prior toHowever, this move does not look set to materialize. In fact, neither party has confirmed interest.
Finally, ex-Pirates midfielder, Ntsako Makhubela has caught interest from Chiefs – twice. Ultimately, Richards Bay opted to keep him as they fought to stay in the PSL. However, they are now willing to let him go with Amakhosi interested in his services.
NABI TO DECIDE ON FORMER BUCS PLAYERS
Ofori is out of the equation. Whilst, Sam and Makhubela are available and interested in joining Chiefs. Meaning, Nabi must decide whether to sign Sam (if Chiefs haven’t already) and Makhubela.
So, the former (Sam) will come down to whether he has signed or not and the duration of his injury. If he has signed then it is just a matter of Chiefs confirming this the he returns. However, If he has not put pen to paper at Naturena, then his deal will come down to the duration of his injury and the form of Amakhosi’s defenders. Ultimately, if Chiefs sign another defender and one or two players step up, Nabi could make a U-turn on ex-Pirates star, Sam.
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