Kaizer Chiefs edge closer to signing Siphesihle Mkhize from Mamelodi Sundows? Image: BackpagePix
Gonzalez replacement? Kaizer Chiefs striker target scores FIVE!
Kaizer Chiefs will be on the market for a striker at the end of the season and one of their top targets has reminded them what he can do
Kaizer Chiefs edge closer to signing Siphesihle Mkhize from Mamelodi Sundows? Image: BackpagePix
A Kaizer Chiefs striker target has once again shown why the club are interested in his services last night.
Chiefs are believed to be interested in signing Iqraam Rayners from Stellenbosch FC ahead of next season.
This publication reported two months ago that Chiefs will be prioritising the signing of a striker next season. That might be a surprise as the club signed Ranga Chivaviro and Jasond Gonzalez at the beginning of the campaign. Unfortunately for the duo and the club management, however, they both haven’t had the desired effect as yet.
Chivaviro joined Chiefs from Marumo Gallants, amid much fanfare due to scoring 17 goals for the since relegated side. Amakhosi had fought hard to get the Limpopo-born striker to Naturena, with Pirates reaching a transfer agreement first with Gallants. But the player, pushed for a move to the Glamour Boys, as he is a lifelong supporter of the club.
There was even controversy surrounding Chivaviro’s ownership with Richards Bay FC claiming he had signed a pre-contract with them. In the end, those claims disappeared into thin air, with Chiefs getting their man. Since signing for the club though, the target man has barely threatened to reach last season’s heights. In the 19 games he has played for the club so far, he has only managed two goals.
Gonzalez leaving Chiefs
Those, however, are two goals more than fellow new striker signing Gonzalez, who is yet to get off the mark. The Colombian came to the country with the reputation of being a goal machine, but has found the going tough. He has not managed to find the back of the net in the 12 games he has played for Chiefs.
Therefore, it cannot come as a surprise that Chiefs are prioritising the addition of a prolific striker for next season. Their search seems to have taken them to Rayners. This publication recently reported that the club have set up a meeting in connection to getting the negotiations on the way. With performances like last night where he scored five against Polokwane City, it comes as no surprise that the Soweto giants are interested in his services.
Club sets its sights on Rayners
Rayners, who also recently scored for Bafana Bafana has had yet another blinder in front of goals this season. With 15 goals and eight assists in 33 games in all competitions so far, Chiefs should prepare to part with top dollar if they’re to sign him.
