Kaizer Chiefs rumours: Salum fee revealed, Maxwell Nzengeli incoming?
Kaizer Chiefs only need to see off competition from Simba if they want to sign Tanzanian superstar Feisal Salum. Azam FC want R9 million for their star midfielder.
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It's not the first time Kaizer Chiefs have scouted a Congolese striker. Fans will remember that things didn't pan out so well for Christian Saile. Maxwell Nzengeli played six times in the Champions League last season but failed to trouble the scorers, so he's hardly set the world alight. As ever, there is pressure on the Chiefs board to make a big splash this window. Nzengeli has five caps and one goal for DR Congo.
Click for the story Kaizer Chiefs sporting director Kaizer Motaung Jr is working on several deals, including Maxwell Nzengeli. Image: Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
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