Former Kaizer Chiefs player Robson Muchichwa believes that Khama Billiat
should consider a move to North Africa if Amakhosi do not renew his
contract at the end of the season. Billiat’s contract with the South
African club is due to expire in a few months and, at this stage, the club
has not yet put a new offer on the table.
The 32-year-old Zimbabwean international has previously attracted interest
from clubs in Egypt and Morocco and it remains to be seen if any of those
clubs will make an offer for his services. Muchichwa believes that a move
to North Africa could be beneficial for Billiat and his career.
“I think North Africa, where there are these big teams… I think if
Chiefs don’t retain him, that’s where he should look to. If he gets a team
in North Africa, he can revive his career as well. That will be a boost on
his side. It’s not the end of Khama. You can’t be a bad player overnight.
He is still has three or four seasons to give. It’s a question of time,
because every player has a downfall,” Muchichwa said.
The former Chiefs player believes that Billiat’s form is dependent on the
team’s performance and that a change of environment could be what he needs
to get back to his best.
“His form goes along with the team. The team has not been doing well.
Sometimes it’s the quality of players, but it also counts. We have to talk
about the quality of players (at Chiefs), because the Khama I know is the
one who played for Sundowns. It will be an opportunity for him if he can
get signed (by Chiefs) or else he goes to North Africa. I think he has a
chance in those countries in North Africa. He would be a different player
in a different environment. It’s just a question of environment. He can
still give a lot. Don’t be surprised to hear teams saying they want to
sign because they know him. Some of these countries believe in experienced
players. He still has it. I don’t know how Chiefs will see the situation.
Somebody might see it as an opportunity to grab him, you know what I mean?
It also wouldn’t be bad for Chiefs to give him a contract because he can
still play for some years,” Muchichwa added.
Billiat has been ruled out for the rest of the campaign after undergoing
surgery on an injury.
