Kaizer Chiefs News Today: Top striker returns, three coaches earn top qualification & much more

Here is what is making headlines about Kaizer Chiefs in the last 24 hours, including the return of striker Etiosa Ighodaro to training while three Amakhosi coaches get CAF A Diplomas.

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Striker boost for Kaizer Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs striker Etiosa Ighodaro (left) in training.

‎Kaizer Chiefs’ push for CAF Confederation Cup qualification has received a lift following the return of striker Etiosa Ighidaro.

The Nigerian signed for Chiefs ahead of the season but injuries have disrupted his stay, limiting him to just seven appearances with one goal scored.

‎Ighodaro, who last played for Chiefs on December 3 against Chippa United, was spotted in team training on Friday and could play a part in Monday’s PSL clash away to Orbit College.

‎Three Chiefs coaches attain high qualification

‎Kaizer Chiefs coaches; Rory Minnaar, Jimmy Jambo and Unathi Mabena have successfully obtained their CAF A Diplomas which allows them to coach at the highest level in Africa.

‎Chiefs Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Jr lauded the trio, emphasising the importance of having highly qualified coaches at the club.

‎“We are extremely proud of the trio. Coaches Jimmy, Rory, and Unathi have made us proud with this achievement, which allows them to coach at the highest level in international football. It’s a remarkable accomplishment for the club and our players,” said Motaung Jr.

Barker compares Tanzanian giants to Chiefs

Simba coach Steve Barker. Photo: Simba SC

Simba SC coach Steve Barker says the Tanzanian giants are just as huge as Kaizer Chiefs, having experienced it since becoming their tactician in December.

Barker’s team are currently second on the log with 34 points from 15 matches, four behind leaders Yanga, who have played a game more but what has taken the ex-Stellenbosch coach aback is their huge support.

“I was joking the other day, I said, I always hated the fact that you could play Chiefs, your home game, and they had more support,” Barker told iDiski Times.

“Now I’m experiencing the same thing. So wherever we play, we have all the support. So it’s literally like Chiefs, whoever we play in Tanzania, 90% of the crowd is Simba fans, so I’m experiencing that, which is nice.”