Kaizer Chiefs legendary goalkeeper expresses big Fiacre Ntwari concern - 'He lacks the quality of Itumeleng Khune'

Fiacre Ntwari was signed by Kaizer Chiefs from TS Galaxy before the start of the current season after Amakhosi opted against renewing Itumeleng Khune's contract.

The 25-year-old Rwanda goalkeeper was touted as a long-term replacement for Khune and former Chiefs custodian William Shongwe explains the weaknesses he has so far noted in Ntwari.

“Chiefs signed a good goalkeeper in Ntwari; he’s playing for his national team as well, but the only place where I can actually blame him is his attributes,” Shongwe told FARPost.

“His saving, decision-making and ball distribution are not quality. He lacks the quality of [Itumeleng] Khune, but I’m not comparing him with Khune.

“That’s where I can put a finger on him; for me, that’s something he should improve on. I think the coaches should plan and come up with a solution for this," added the former Eswatini international.

“If he improves on that, he may become one of the top keepers in this league. They can do better. I know the coaches are still new at the club; they are still learning, but the pressure is mounting.”

Ntwari has so far taken part in seven matches for Chiefs in all competitions and has managed to keep just one clean sheet.

Conceding 11 goals could be why Shongwe appears to lack confidence in the Rwanda international goalkeeper.

However, the rate at which Chiefs have been shipping in goals could be a reflection of problems that have been affecting them at the back since winning the Premier Soccer League title in 2015.

Pressure could be mounting on Ntwari and Chiefs defence to stop the rate at which they have been leaky.

Coach Nasreddine Nabi might be considering trying other goalkeepers Bvuma and Petersen as well as centre-backs Given Msimango and Thatayaone Ditlhokwe.