Former Orlando Pirates forward Gabadinho Mhango still harbouring ambitions to join Kaizer Chiefs after previous failed transfer - 'You are never late... one day will be one day'

Marumo Gallants forward Gabadinho Mhango has previously explained how a proposed move to Kaizer Chiefs fell through at the 11th hour while he was on his way to Naturena to sign a contract.

The former Orlando Pirates star says he was due to sign for Amakhosi from AmaZulu before the start of last season, but he ended up at Moroka Swallows.

However, at 32, Mhango is not giving up and is still keen on playing for Chiefs, who have been struggling in recent years.

"It was amazing, I was excited. Even the whole country, it was even on the news and everywhere. Family calling me, I was like I’m going, I’m leaving tomorrow,” Mhango told iDiksi Times.

“On the day, they turned me back when I was by the door at Naturena. Of course, I was sad because I wanted to work with them.

"I wanted to wear that kit. But I said never give up, you are never late. I mean you never know, maybe one day will be one day.”

Chiefs are desperately searching for a prolific striker, an exercise that has proved to be futile since Samir Nurkovic scored 13 Premier Soccer League during the 2019-20 season.

It was also the same season Mhango managed 16 league goals for Orlando Pirates before his downslide.

However, while not at his best in the last two seasons at Swallows and Gallants, he has scored the number of PSL goals that Chiefs players struggle to reach and has so far found the back of the net five times this term, the same as Wandile Duba.

At 32, it is to be seen if Mhango's age is appealing to Amakhosi coach Nasreddine Nabi for him to be considered for next season.

Gallants are left with six games before concluding their season and that is the time the Malawi forward has to score more goals, given injury does not strike.