Kaizer Chiefs are hosting a festival

Kaizer Chiefs fans are delighted about the potential of young defender Kabelo Nkgwesa. What makes him so good, and what are supporters saying?

Fans think that Nkgwesa is the real deal for Kaizer Chiefs

21-year-old Kabelo Linda Nkgwesa is the real deal. That’s the belief of several Chiefs fans on the internet. Nicknamed Festival, the versatile defender always draws praise and enthusiasm from supporters in the comments sections on socials.

Baartman picks up injury playing for the South Africa U23 side

Versatile 20-year-old attacker Luke Baartman is a serious doubt for Chiefs’ next Betway Premiership match after suffering a thigh injury for South Africa’s U23 side against Algeria. Baartman has been an ever-present for Chiefs this term, appearing in all seven league outings.

Latest Kaizer Chiefs injury news

Kaizer Chiefs are dealing with a long list of injuries, but several players are on the comeback trail. Flavio da Silva is back in training alongside Khanyisa Mayo, who has recovered after a hernia operation. 21-year-old winger Langelihle Phili is also nearing a return after a serious ankle injury. Phili could return for the club’s home match against Stellenbosch on Tuesday 13 October.

Mendes is the next big thing

Meanwhile, Chiefs Diski Challenge coach Vela Khumalo believes 18-year-old sensation Steven Mendes already possesses the raw ability and maturity to represent the Chiefs senior side. Mendes won the Golden Boot at the recent COSAFA U20 tournament in Maputo, Mozambique. Mendes, nominally a midfielder, was converted into a striker for the event. He’s nicknamed ‘Stevie G’ by some teammates.

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