Kaizer Chiefs have a history of poaching Mamelodi Sundowns veterans.
Most recently, they signed Gaston Sirino; before the 33-year-old, it was Khama Billiat. AmaKhosi snapped up both amid contractual issues with the Brazilians.
A similar pattern of events is happening with Masandawana legend, Themba Zwane.
The 35-year-old midfielder has won everything, domestically and abroad, from the Champions League in 2016 to seven league titles in a row (and counting).
Sundowns have yet to renew Zwane’s contract, which runs out at the end of the season, prompting Kaizer Chiefs interest.
Chiefs trying to lure Zwane?
An Achilles tear while playing for Bafana Bafana in October has sidelined Zwane since, which could be why the Brazilians are reluctant to renew his contract – Kaizer Chiefs are lurking.
“Kaizer Chiefs could be watching the situation of a Mamelodi Sundowns star with an interested eye,” KickOff reported.
“This as has been the Soweto giants’ tradition with out-of-contract players at Chloorkop in recent years. Even though Chiefs appeared not to have planned it, it came as no surprise when they signed Gaston Sirino. This after his contract lapsed at Sundowns at the end of June 2024.
“Amakhosi may also not be able to resist the temptation of having the opportunity to sign Themba Zwane, whose contract is left with only five months. With Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos still rating the 35-year-old, it would not be a shock for Chiefs to lure the Tembisa-born man to Naturena.
“He would be following in the footsteps of the likes of Josta Dladla, Katlego Mphela, Leonardo Castro, Khama Billiat, Ramahlwe Mphahlele, and recently Sirino, who all joined Chiefs from Sundowns as free agents.”
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