Kaizer Chiefs could be interested in signing Swedish-based IK Sirius
forward Tashreeq Matthews, according to Siya sources. Matthews has been in
sensational form this season, with nine goals and seven assists from 26
appearances for Sirius.
The 23-year-old came through Ajax Cape Town and Bundesliga club Dortmund
before stints in Sweden with Helsingborgs IF and Varbergs. He has
previously represented South Africa at U20 level and is now in the sights
of Chiefs, who are looking for a player to take over from Keagan Dolly in
future.
“The interest for (Tashreeq) Matthews has been there from the club. It
could have dried up after signing Tebogo Potsane but the technical team
has a plan in place on how they could eventually use Matthews if or when
he joins Chiefs,” said the Siya source.
Chiefs Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Jr had previously noted that his
club is not done with transfers yet, so it remains to be seen if Matthews
could be an option in January or during the winter window.
Another source added that Matthews could be groomed to replace Dolly and
that Chiefs need someone to take over from the former Montpellier player
in future.
“Tashreeq is only 23-years-old and they feel he would be the right player
to take over from Dolly when it is his time to retire. He will be playing
and learning from him while at the same time being groomed to take over in
that position when the time comes,” said the other Siya source.
PSLSA contacted Chiefs for comment but no response was received while
preparing this story.
