Kaizer Chiefs look set to continue the strategy of merging youth with experience, as the club is believed to be in discussions to promote another youngster.
Sources have revealed that DDC Coach Vela Khumalo has put forward a recommendation to the senior team for the promotion of young defender, Gopolang Taunyana.
"As much as the team is looking at strengthening the striking force they also believe that a good defence wins you trophies and that's why they are looking at these young up coming defenders as well. Taunyana is a very solid young defender who needs to gain experience with the senior team and that's why they have recommended his promotion from next season," an insider revealed to Siya crew.
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The Siya crew has also been informed that Sifiso Timba and Kabelo Nkgwesa are also set to join the senior team in the pre-season training camp.
"There is a possibility that the team could release two to three senior defenders at the end of the season and that's why they are looking at these youngsters who have been doing very well for the DDC team and they can do well if given the chance in the senior team hence the promotion from next season," the source observed.
The 19-year-old has been with Amakhosi throughout the junior ranks and was part of the AFCON-winning Under-20 side.
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Some of his accolades include 2024 Gauteng Engen Knockout Challenge Champion, 2024 Gauteng Engen Knockout Challenge Defender of the Tournament, 2024 U20 COSAFA Championship Winner, 2024/25 Dstv Diski Challenge Champion and 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations.
Soccer Laduma reached out to Chiefs for comment but attempts were unsuccessful.
