Kaizer Chiefs raid Sundowns to make statement technical signing

Kaizer Chiefs raid Sundowns to beef up their technical team

A new face in the technical team.

A new man in the technical team. Image: @lorenz_ko / X

Kaizer Chiefs have appointed Thembela Maliwa as their new Head of Scouting and Recruitment. He was with Sundowns for nine years.

Kaizer Chiefs beef up their technical team

After nine successful years with Sundowns, Thembela Maliwa has swapped Chloorkop for Naturena and become the new head of Scouting and Recruitment.

What Maliwa said via the club’s official website:

“We all know what a big, great Club this is. I am really happy to be here,”

“I am here to try to take the Club to another level in terms of scouting and recruitment. My plan is to identify and bring in the players that will take Amakhosi back to the glory days.”

Kaizer Chiefs — The Naturena Village in all its glory. Image: Ernest Makhaya

What did Kaizer Jr say?

“The importance of getting recruitment right cannot be overestimated. Identifying and procuring players with the right profile to fit our process is key to success and with Tera onboard, I am very confident that his wealth of knowledge and experience in the field will add value to our organisation and ultimately strengthen the team,” said Kaizer Chiefs sporting director Kaizer Motaung Jnr.

“We welcome him to Kaizer Chiefs and look forward to working with him.”

Bafana Bafana squad includes Kaizer Chiefs star Dortley

One player who Chiefs have recently recruited is Rushwin Dortley. He’s the only Amakhosi star in the final 23-man group. Bruce Bvuma and Spiwe Msimango were in the preliminary squad but haven’t made the final cut. He’s still only 22, but Dortley is a massive prospect. He’s in the strange situation where he’s highly likely to make his full Bafana debut before pulling on a Chiefs jersey for the first time, with Afcon qualifiers on 06 and 10 September against Uganda and South Sudan. This guy has unique and coveted attributes, including a superb left foot and ball-playing ability.

Kaizer Chiefs Dortley — Rushwin Dortley trains with his new team at the Toyota Stadium. Image: @lorenzKO/X

First five Betway Prem matches for Amakhosi

Marumo Gallants vs Chiefs – Saturday, 14 September, Toyota Stadium, 17:30
Chiefs vs Stellenbosch – Sunday, 22 September, FNB Stadium, 15:00
AmaZulu vs Chiefs – Wednesday, 25 September, King Zwelithini Stadium, 19:30
Chiefs vs Sundowns – Saturday, 28 September, FNB Stadium, 15:00
SuperSport United vs Chiefs – Saturday, 26 October, Lucas Moripe Stadium, 17:30

Will Maliwa recruit the right players for Chiefs?

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