Duba opens up on new Chiefs’ position: ‘That’s a difficult role, I don’t want to lie’

Kaizer Chiefs youngster Wandile Duba is among the players who have benefited at the club after Nasreddine Nabi’s arrival.

The 20-year-old Amakhosi graduate has played in all three Premier Soccer League matches in the 2024/25 season where they have claimed two wins and a loss. The attacker has also managed to get an assist for the Soweto Giants.

Under coach Arthur Zwane, who promoted him to the senior team, Duba played as a striker, a position he has held since his reserve days.

Coach Nabi has drafted Duba to the wing where, on some occasions, he is forced to play as a wingback depending on the tactics and the dimension of the game. Former Marumo Gallants forward Ranga Chivaviro is currently the main man for Nabi.

‘It is a difficult role’ – Duba

Despite conceding he is ready to play at any position for his club, Duba admits it is not easy because a lot is needed.

“I found out this season that I can actually play as a winger. He’s [Nabi] the one who prefers me to play on the side. If I think of it, it may be because of my speed and mentality,” he told the media.

“I don’t mind playing [as a winger] because I’m a player willing to work. Any position I’m told to play at, I will play there. My natural position is being a striker, if the coach feels like Ranga has pressure he will make small changes.

“That [wingback position] is a difficult role, I don’t want to lie, I’m not familiar with playing as a wingback. We knew they [Mamelodi Sundowns] attack on the right side [through Thapelo] Morena’s side, so I was the player to deal with him.”

Amakhosi have been tipped to challenge for silverware this season if they sustain the zeal they have shown.