It’s clear Kaizer Chiefs are searching for a striker or two to boost their attack ahead of the 2025/26 season.
Chiefs have been struggling in front of goal for several seasons now and will look to end those woes soon.
Nabi keen to add striker
Coach Nasreddine Nabi made it no secret that he wanted to bring in a striker, when he arrived at Chiefs. He didn’t get his wish in his first window but was able to add two forwards in January. These being Tashreeq Morris and Glody Lilepo. These experienced stars were brought in to supplement a blunt-looking attack which featured Ranga Chivaviro, Ashley du Preez and a young Wandile Duba.
While Morris proved to be a flop, Lilepo ended up being the club’s joint top goal scorer with young Duba with five. That, however, just highlighted the need for a senior striker to shoulder that goal scoring burden. There have been a number of players mentioned in that regard, with DRC international Fiston Mayele one.
Earlier on Tuesday, this publication reported that Chiefs had also made an enquiry for Etiosa Ighodaro. The player has spent the last couple of seasons on loan from Mamelodi Sundowns, and could now be keen for a permanent exit. Another option Amakhosi were rumoured to have an interest in is Simba SC striker Kibu Denis.
Chiefs not interested in Denis
Reports had recently circulated that Chiefs had put in a bid of R3 million to Simba for Denis. But according to FARPost, those reports are wide off the mark, because the club are not interested in the player.
“While initial reports linked him to several players, sources close to the coach confirm that his primary focus remains on Tanzanian international midfielder Feisal Salum, while emphatically dismissing any interest in Simba SC’s Kibu Denis.” Wrote the publication.
Who should Amakhosi sign as a striker?
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