Doc Khumalo weighs in on Chiefs' target

Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana legend Doctor Khumalo has provided his verdict on Amakhosi target Asanele Velebayi, who is said to also have other teams on his tail.

Chiefs have reportedly set their sights on completing a fourth signing of the season in the form of speedy winger Velebayi from the now-relegated Urban Warriors.

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He was one of the standout performers in an otherwise underwhelming season for the Urban Warriors, which saw them collect just six wins from 30 matches. The winger contributed one goal and an assist in his 24 appearances.

Speaking on SABC Sport, '16V' gave his verdict on the 21-year-old and possibly joining Chiefs.

"Yes [he would be a good signing]. I mean, I have watched him play in the COSAFA Cup and also some games for Cape Town Spurs. I think based on the information [available]... he is 21 years old, if I am not mistaken.

"The information I have is that the new technical team really wants to work with youth. Probably, that's the reason why they opted for that [target]," he continued.

Khumalo went on to drop a bombshell that Chiefs could be set to loan out as many as six players.

"Also, you have seen the names of the players that they have asked to loan. 

"It's not my duty to mention them here, but six of the players, the coach has asked for them to be loaned out. Two of them are nursing injuries at the moment, they didn't go to Turkey."

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Mduduzi Mdantsane, Tebogo Potsane, George Matlou and Dillan Solomons did not travel to Turkey with the Soweto giants as they recovered from their respective injuries.

Meanwhile, Chiefs will have their first taste of competitive action against Young Africans in the Toyota Cup at Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein this weekend.

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