Are you leaving Kaizer Chiefs? Wandile Duba addresses transfer rumours and opens up about social challenges - 'People threatening to kill you'

Wandile Duba became a subject of transfer speculation following his cryptic social media post, which hinted at a move away from Kaizer Chiefs.

However, the player has moved in to address the transfer rumours around him.

The attacker has also discussed how he deals with social media and the criticism he got from coach Nasreddine Nabi about his 'mental strength.'

"I’m not going anywhere, I’m staying with the team," Duba told reporters.

On being aggressive on the field of play, the youngster said, “It doesn’t actually [concern him that Nabi complained about his mental strength].  That’s how the coach wants us to play. It’s just the comments, people coming to your account, threatening to kill you, all that.“

"The last game [when Chiefs beat Golden Arrows at the Moses Mabhida Stadium] I wasn’t in the right space of mind, and I didn’t even go back to go there [to see what is said on social media]. 

“I don’t think those things [social media posts] frustrate me much. I usually talk to my brother; he always calms me down," added the Lenasia-born player. 

"At times, I feel like talking back or sending a text back after getting negative comments, whenever they have said something about me.”

Duba has started four Premier Soccer League games this season, missing only Amakhosi's trip to Golden Arrows due to injury.

Although he is yet to score and has provided just one assist, it is a season that looks promising and seems to have the trust of coach Nasreddine Nabi.

He would now be pushing for playing regular football and consistency when he returns to full fitness. 

Having tasted international football this year, Duba would be hoping to get back into the Bafana Bafana squad.

Being in top form will heighten his chances of going to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations finals.