Former Kaizer Chiefs defender and captain Tefu Mashamaite believes this is the season for midfielder George Matlou to prove himself. In an exclusive interview with PSLSA, Mashamaite stated that Matlou has established himself very well, controlling the midfield of Chiefs this season and placing his hand up for selection.
“I think that the former Swallows midfielder, Matlou is so far showing that he is the player to watch. This could be his season as I see it,” Mashamaite told PSLSA.
“He has gone into that midfield and thrown the spanner into the works. He has shown what kind of quality he has and what kind of heart. If you look at how he played against Mamelodi Sundowns in the second leg of the MTN8 semi-finals you can understand what I am talking about.”
Masha added that the competition and combinations in other departments make Chiefs a better team this season despite criticism over their results. He highlighted the goalkeeping department, the defence, and the midfield as areas where the team is well sorted.
“It’s the same with the defence. They have two good signings (Given Msimango and Thatayaone Ditlhokwe) and that just shows you the level of the competition in that position with Njabulo Ngcobo also coming in. Then on the left back you have (Edmilson) Dove giving (Sifiso) Hlanti a run for his money. He comes in and scores a winning goal. Now Hlanti can’t relax. Then on the right you have (Reeve) Frosler though at times he makes mistakes but is very good. Then the midfield is full of great players. The only department that I feel is still lacking is the striking force but at the moment I don’t think they need any reinforcement. The squad is well balanced,” Mashamaite observed.
Mashamaite believes this is the season for George Matlou to prove himself. With his individual performances in the games Matlou has played so far, the former defender and captain is confident that the former Moroka Swallows midfielder has what it takes to become a key player in Kaizer Chiefs’ squad this season.
