Should Kaizer Chiefs sign Orlando Pirates 'reject' Akpeyi to replace Khune? Potential transfer has fans up in arms

15:46 GMT 30/01/2023

Fans in South Africa have some contrasting views regarding the Nigerian shot-stopper, who is currently a free agent

A section of Kaizer Chiefs fans believe releasing Daniel Akpeyi was a mistake and it has contributed to the struggles the team is facing in the goalkeeping department.

The Nigerian is a free agent and the discussion on whether he should be signed has been brought about after coach Arthur Zwane dropped veteran Itumeleng Khune - in favour of Brandon Peterson, from the side that defeated Royal AM 2-0 on Sunday in the Premier Soccer League game.

Orlando Pirates fans are not interested in the experienced goalkeeper and have suggested other options who they believe are better.

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Akpeyi cannot help weak backline

If the back line is weak, the keeper can't do anything to stop the team from scoring in the entire 90 minutes - Sifiso Welly Mabi
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Akpeyi at Pirates better then Mpontshane?

What about [Siyabonga] Mpontshane? I'd rather take Akpeyi than keep Mpontshane - Mojalefa Janju Mohola
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Akpeyi should replace Khune, Bvuma and Petersen

Chiefs should be the first to reconsider recalling him since they are also struggling in the keeper department. Khune, [Bruce] Bvuma, and [Brandon] Petersen are struggling to keep clean sheets - Thabiso Makinita
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Buthelezi better than 'average' Akpeyi?

No! No! No! Pirates can't sign mediocre players anymore. We want [Melusi] Buthelezi - Azuzile Sigqibo
Pirates don't need Akpeyi?

Please don't start us we don't need this one please no - Nkosi Dube
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Rather sign Learner?

Renaldo Leaner from Maritzburg United good goalkeeper - Nchidzi Parks Matobo III
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Akpeyi a reject already?

[Sipho] Chaine is just the perfect backup for [Richard] Ofori, we don't need more problems especially Chiefs rejects - Xolile Tilolo
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Without Akpeyi, are Chiefs suffering?

How I wish they can resign him, I don't know why they released him, now we are suffering - S'liena Precious Mpungose
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Akpeyi can't retire at Pirates

Hello! Orlando Pirates is not a retirement village - Makana Native
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Akpeyi can't be compared to Mpontshane

Mpontshane is good goalkeeper, better than Akpeyi - Nkosinathi Mqhotyana