Kaizer Chiefs have made a decision regarding their goalkeeping department
as they look to the future. PSLSA understands that the club have offered
young shot-stopper Bontle Molefe a four-year contract. However, the
20-year old’s short-term future is still being discussed at Naturena and
indications are that the direction Amakhosi take will depend on the
decision they make regarding veteran goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune, who is
also in the final months of his contract.
Molefe’s camp has stressed the importance of their client getting game
time, and Siya sources have suggested that the young goalkeeper could be
loaned out to another DStv Premiership club should Chiefs retain the
services of Khune beyond 30 June.
Khune could still form part of the club’s plans going forward after he
recently reiterated the role he plays at the club as one of the senior
players. The 91-capped Bafana Bafana shot-stopper says new players at the
club are taking time to adapt to the setup at Chiefs and it’s the
responsibility of senior players to help them settle and understand the
culture of the club.
“I cannot really go deep into details but I think someone said something
very important that playing for Kaizer Chiefs comes with a big
responsibility,” Khune said at a Soweto derby press conference. “And
there’s players coming from smaller clubs and I don’t mean to disrespect
any club or any players but whatever happens out there and whatever is
required playing for Kaizer Chiefs it’s completely different. So players
need time to settle and that’s what the club needs, to make them
understand where they are and what is required and what is expected of
them,” he added.
