Kaizer Chiefs captain Yusuf Maart is heading to Europe. So, who will take over the Amakhosi captaincy?
Kaizer Chiefs new-look side continues to take shape.
Now, with Yusuf Maart heading to Europe, Nasreddine Nabi and Amakhosi management must appoint a new club captain.
YUSUF MAART HEADING TO EUROPE – REPORT
Maart is reportedly heaing to SV Ried.
#UNPLAYABLE can reveal Kaizer Chiefs captain Yusuf Maart has left the club to join SV Ried in Austria . SV Ried is also home to SA’s Antonio van Wyk , and the team has been promoted to the top League,” they reported on X.
Meaning, Chiefs will have a new skipper in charge for the 2025/26 season.
As things stand, Inacio Miguel is the favourite to take over the Chiefs captaincy. Meanwhile, Thabo Cele and Zithi Kwinika are all in with a good shot at becoming the next Amakhosi skipper.
However, Miguel is the clear favourite since he is a regular starter under Nasreddine Nabi.
NEW-LOOK AMAKHOSI SIDE TAKES SHAPE
Amakhosi have already unveiled SIX new players.
Firstly, they unveiled left back Nkanyiso Shinga. Thereafter, Flavio Silva (striker) and Ethan Chislett were announced by Chiefs.
More recently, ex-Orlando Pirates players Paseka Mako and Thabiso Monyane were both revealed as new Amakhosi players. Finally, Siphesihle Ndlovo was unveiled as the Glamour Boys’ SIXTH signing.
Whilst, a total of FIVE Chiefs stars have officially left Naturena. To date, Ranga Chivaviro, Sabelo Radebe, Njabulo Blom, Edmilson Dove and Mduduzi Mdantsane have all been released.
Meanwhile, several more player movements are on the cards. Chiefs are expected to unveil more player signings with some big-names linked to the club. The likes of Asenali Velebayi and Ranga Chivaviro are currently training with Amakhosi.
WHO SHOULD BE THE NEXT CHIEFS CAPTAIN AND WHY?
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