Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly looking to strengthen their attack in the upcoming January transfer window, with a focus on signing a striker. The club has been linked with several high-profile forwards, including Fiston Mayele and Percy Tau, both of whom bring significant experience in front of goal.
Coach Nasreddine Nabi has made it clear that he is seeking a proven striker, someone who can immediately impact the team’s scoring capabilities. However, there may be a shift in focus as Chiefs also consider a longer-term option in the form of 20-year-old Clement Mzize. According to Soccer-Laduma, Nabi may look to his former club, Yanga SC, to secure the young striker’s services.
A source revealed that Chiefs have explored several attacking options, but financial constraints have made it difficult to land some of their top targets like Mayele and Michael Olunga. In contrast, Mzize presents a more affordable alternative with considerable potential. “Although his value may be lower, Mzize has the potential to address Chiefs’ goalscoring struggles and is now a priority target,” the source explained.
A second source highlighted the good relationship between Kaizer Chiefs and Yanga SC, which could be crucial in facilitating Mzize’s move. “There is a strong business understanding between the two clubs, and Chiefs are hopeful that Yanga will understand their need for a striker. If Mzize is the right fit, negotiations should proceed smoothly,” the source added.
For Chiefs, the decision to pursue Mzize over more experienced strikers like Mayele raises an important question for fans: Would they be willing to trade the immediate impact of a proven goalscorer for the potential of a young, long-term solution? As negotiations progress, it will be interesting to see how Chiefs balance their short-term and long-term goals in strengthening their attacking department.