Orlando Pirates legend recommends players Nasreddine Nabi should sign in current transfer window, including three Stellenbosch FC stars - ‘Elvis Chipezeze could save Kaizer Chiefs’

Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Benedict Vilakazi has expressed his definite signing desires for Kaizer Chiefs in the ongoing transfer window, including Carling Knockout-winning goalkeeper Elvis Chipezeze.

Speculations regarding who Amakhosi will acquire in this ongoing transfer period have been circulating, with the Glamour Boys being linked with several Premier Soccer League players.

Vilakazi, whose beloved team is Orlando Pirates, doesn't take pleasure in seeing Chiefs struggle to compete for titles and has urged the Glamour Boys to acquire Chipezeze along with a few players from Stellenbosch.

“At least Chipezeze would save the team,” said Vilakazi per iDiski Times.

“I mean we saw him saving there at Magesi several times so he can do the very same thing at Chiefs. He’d need a good solid defense.

“I wouldn’t want to take all of Steve Barker’s players because he’s got quality players. But [Ismael] Traore will do, then in midfield have [Sihle] Nduli and (Jayden) Adams, and in attack, he can get someone when the season ends,” he added.

“I’m sorry to coach Steve Barker, I like him a lot, he’s got good players but a big team like Kaizer Chiefs must go there and get players, get their spinal cord strong, and get a goalkeeper, someone like Chipezeze.” 

Chiefs had, in the recent past, initially made contact with Stellenbosch for the Ivorian defender Ismael Traore and Bafana Bafana international Fawaaz Basadien, but the negotiations fell through.

Additionally, Nduli, who has been a key player in Stellies' midfield this season, has recently been linked with Nabi's team, although the club hasn't made any inquiries about him.

Furthermore, the struggling Amakhosi are believed to be making significant efforts to bolster their attacking lineup, with Polokwane City star Oswin Appollis and Pyramids' Fiston Mayele being two prominent targets.

The second round of the 2024-25 season will be crucial for Nabi as the pressure begins to mount on him following his poor start to the season.

Chiefs appear prepared for a lively summer transfer window as they endeavour to return to their glory days after nearly a decade without lifting significant trophies.

It will be interesting to see which players Chiefs will acquire before the transfer window closes on January 28. Amakhosi will face Stellenbosch on Wednesday at the FNB Stadium in a PSL match.