Kaizer Chiefs are believed to be keeping tabs on one of Magesi FC’s emerging defensive talents as they continue to assess their options ahead of the new season.
Amakhosi have shown interest in 21-year-old defender Diteboho Mofokeng, who impressed during his breakthrough campaign in the Betway Premiership.
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A source close to the situation told Soccer-Laduma that Chiefs are among the clubs believed to have monitored the versatile defender, although convincing Magesi to part ways with the youngster may prove difficult.
“He is a very good defender. Kaizer Chiefs have been after him. But I don’t think Magesi will release him because of where they are now.”
“They have age restrictions to consider, and they also need to strengthen their squad if they want to compete,” the source told Soccer Laduma. Soccer
The insider also praised another promising Magesi youngster, Majola, who has featured in both defence and midfield and is highly regarded within the club’s ranks.
“There is also Majola, who is very skilful. He is a central defender but played in midfield against Orlando Pirates.”
“They call him ‘Mabizela’. He is also only 21 and has played for both the DDC and the first team,” the source added.
Mofokeng, a product of the Royal AM development structures, made 15 Betway Premiership appearances last season and also featured in four promotion/relegation playoff matches as he continued his development at senior level.
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Whether Chiefs make a formal move for the defender remains to be seen, with Magesi expected to be reluctant to lose one of their promising young players.
