Kaizer Chiefs News Today: Club product feeling gap abroad, Amakhosi legend slams Broos for hiding & more…

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Kaizer Chiefs News Today: Club product feeling gap abroad, Amakhosi legend slams Broos for hiding & more…
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Latest news about Kaizer Chiefs, in the last 24 hours, including Amakhosi product ‘feeling the gap’ abroad, Hugo Broos slammed, Bradley Cross development explained, and more.

Kaizer Chiefs product concedes ‘feeling the gap’ abroad

Chicago Fire attacker Puso Dithejane has opened up about how his stay at the MLS club has been so far, having joined the side at the start of this year.

The Kaizer Chiefs product moved to Chicago in January from TS Galaxy, joining fellow South African Mbekezeli Mbokazi, who signed for the team in November last year.

“I told myself that, ‘this is your life now, and you came here for a purpose’. Let every single ounce of your potential show on the pitch. When the coach gives you the nod, you go out there and challenge them with everything you have,” Dithejane told Chicago Fire media department.

Puso Dithejane is among the lowest paid MLS players.
Puso Dithejane is among the lowest paid MLS players. Photo: Chicago Fire

“When I first arrived, I felt the gap, but now I want them to see that I’m here to play. I’m here as an elite professional and I’m entirely serious about my work. To describe my season so far, I’d say it’s going upward, it’s elevating. That’s what I can say,” he concluded.

Ex-Amakhosi star questions what Bafana were hiding against Jamaica

Former Kaizer Chiefs defender and now qualified coach Dominic Isaacs has questioned the decision to play Saturday’s friendly match against Jamaica behind closed doors.

The Hugo Broos team played their final World Cup qualifying match behind closed doors to prevent Mexico from gaining tactical intelligence. Broos wanted to keep his tactical adjustments completely hidden.

“Even if they had to play behind closed doors, I’m sure the Mexican scouts and delegation already have some footage of Bafana Bafana and have already done their homework on Bafana Bafana,” Isaacs told KickOff.

“The Germans, USA, Belgium, France, they don’t care, their friendly games are on TV.

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos and his technical bench in Mexico.
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos and his technical bench in Mexico. Photo: SAFA

“And also, heading to the World Cup, you want to give the public confidence by watching Saturday’s game against Jamaica. I really don’t understand why we were playing that game behind closed doors. What do we have to hide? You can’t ask for our support but at the same time lock us out. You want our support on your terms?”

Revelation behind Cross’ rise

The agent of Kaizer Chiefs left-back Bradley Cross has credited Golden Arrows chairlady Mato Madlala for playing a pivotal role in the defender’s rise to the top level of South African football.

However, according to his agent Matthew Moore, Cross’ success did not come easily, with the defender having to overcome several setbacks before finally establishing himself in the Betway Premiership.

“It was not given to him, he had to earn it. No one believed in him when he first returned to South Africa, even though he had played for Newcastle United & in the academy of Schalke 04,” Moore told KickOff.

“Fadlu [Davids] really pushed Farook to take Brad and they were the only people to give him an opportunity, then with Maritzburg.

Kaizer Chiefs defender Bradley Cross
Kaizer Chiefs defender Bradley Cross. Photo: Kaizer Chiefs

“At Maritzburg he suffered relegation, and even though he played well, the only person again to see his potential was Mrs Mato [Madlala]. She believed in him, she saw something and brought him to Golden Arrows.

“She looked after him, he did well, she sold him to Kaizer Chiefs and made a very good profit,” he concluded.

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