JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – SEPTEMBER 26: Nasreddine Nabi, head coach of Kaizer Chiefs during the Kaizer Chiefs media briefing at Vodacom World on September 26, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Alche Greeff/Gallo Images)
Siya sources have indicated that Amakhosi are in need of a certain striker more than anyone else, but insiders at the club have also stated that coach Nasreddine Nabi has actually identified another player in a crucial position that he would like to sign in January too.
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The insider stated that the two players are Polokwane City winger Oswin Appollis and Pyramid FC striker Fiston Mayele. The sources added that the coach has pleaded with Chiefs management, emphasizing that these players would add the needed value to the squad come January.
“We are talking about the players that the coach has actually demanded. He really wants these two players. He has worked with Mayele before and he knows what he can bring to the team in terms of scoring goals. Yes, it could be a bit difficult to bring him in but we are talking about what the coach wants and not what the team can bring on,” said the Siya source.
“So, if everything can work according to plan that would be the first signing of the January transfer window period. Of course there are other options if this one fails but Mayele is top of the list. This is like proposing to a girl. It’s not all the girls you wish to date that you date. Not so? That’s the situation right now. You still propose hoping something will come up. That’s how wishes are,” the source added.
Meanwhile, a second insider stated that apart from Mayele, Appollis is the other key player the team is looking at bringing on board in January.
“The coach had seen his games on tape and followed him in (scouting) reports. Nabi was happy and that’s why there were talks with Polokwane City for the player. Now he has seen him in action for both club and country and he demands for him to be signed in January. So if you ask which players the club would like to sign in January, on top of the list is Fiston Mayele and Oswin Appollis. Both of them are very important and they are needed in the team,” the second source stated.
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During the Carling Knockout press conference on Thursday, coach Nabi did not want to divulge more information when asked which departments he would like to specifically boost in January.
“Talking about the departments of the players we want at the moment, would not be good, as that would be disrespecting the current players who are playing in those positions but of course we will look at boosting the team with some players in January,” Nabi observed.
As the January transfer window draws near, Amakhosi fans will be eagerly watching to see if the club can secure these key signings. The addition of players like Mayele and Appollis could significantly bolster the squad and enhance their chances of success in the second half of the season.
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