Kaizer Chiefs have a long-standing interest in talented Tanzanian midfielder Feisal Salum. Is it time to negotiate a deal?
27-year-old Salum has a year left on his current deal with Azam FC.
Simba are the other side in the running to land his signature.
Kaizer Chiefs need to cough up R9 million to sign their marquee target
Kaizer Chiefs only need to see off competition from Simba if they want to sign Tanzanian superstar Feisal Salum. Azam FC want R9 million for their star midfielder.
Chiefs will need to get a tune out of Salum
Feisal Salum chipped in with an impressive 19 goals for Azam FC during the 2023-2024 campaign. That followed a glittering spell with Young Africans, where the talented playmaker collected consecutive trebles. A proven winner, Salum has 41 caps and four goals for his nation.
The Zanzibar-born star hasn’t replicated last season’s form for Azam FC this time around. His last goal for the club came back in December 2024, and his side sits third in the Tanzanian Premier League, a massive 16 points adrift of leaders Young Africans.
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Is Salum a player who can take Kaizer Chiefs to new heights?
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