Kaizer Chiefs appear to be moving decisively to address their well-documented striker shortage, with a double-barreled approach emerging from sources close to the club. According to close sources, the Glamour Boys have secured the signature of former TS Galaxy striker Dzenan Zajmovic, while simultaneously ramping up their interest in Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana forward Zakhele Lepasa.
Zajmovic Deal Sealed, Nabi Approval Granted:
Reliable sources indicate that the deal to bring Bosnian forward Dzenan Zajmovic to Naturena is complete. The 23-year-old, who departed TS Galaxy at the end of last season after failing to agree on a new contract, is now set to don the famous gold and black. Crucially, new Head Coach Nasreddine Nabi has reportedly given his explicit approval for the acquisition. Sources reveal Nabi sees Zajmovic as a key component in his plans to revitalize the Chiefs attack for the upcoming 2024/25 DStv Premiership campaign. Zajmovic, known for his physical presence and aerial ability, offers a different profile to Chiefs’ existing forwards and is expected to compete for a starting berth immediately.
Lepasa: The Prized Target
Simultaneously, Kaizer Chiefs are understood to be intensifying their pursuit of Zakhele Lepasa. The Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana striker, who enjoyed a prolific start to the last season, is seen as a potentially transformative signing. Chiefs’ hierarchy recognizes the critical need for proven goal-scoring prowess, and Lepasa fits the bill. While negotiations with Orlando Pirates are anticipated to be complex, the growing interest from Naturena is significant. Securing Lepasa would represent a major coup and signal serious intent from Amakhosi.
Addressing the Striker Crisis
These moves come against the backdrop of a glaring lack of depth and consistent firepower in the Chiefs striking department. The departure of several forwards in recent seasons and inconsistent form from those remaining left the squad critically short of reliable goalscorers last term. Coach Nabi, tasked with returning Chiefs to title contention, has clearly identified bolstering the attack as his top priority. The potential addition of both Zajmovic, offering a physical focal point, and Lepasa, a natural finisher with proven Premiership pedigree, would dramatically reshape the team’s offensive options.
What This Means
Zajmovic: Likely to be officially announced soon, bringing height, strength, and a new dynamic to the frontline under Nabi’s guidance.
Lepasa: A top-tier target. While a deal is far from guaranteed, Chiefs’ serious interest demonstrates their ambition to land a high-calibre striker. Competition and negotiations with Pirates will be key hurdles.
Nabi’s Vision: The pursuit of both players underscores Nabi’s desire to build a robust and varied attacking unit capable of challenging on all fronts.
Fan Reaction
News of Zajmovic’s signing and the serious interest in Lepasa is likely to be met with optimism by the Kaizer Chiefs faithful. After seasons of struggle in front of goal, the prospect of adding two strikers of this calibre – one confirmed, one highly coveted – offers genuine hope for a more potent and successful attacking force next season.
Official confirmation from Kaizer Chiefs regarding Zajmovic is awaited, while the pursuit of Zakhele Lepasa remains an active and developing story.** One thing is clear: Nasreddine Nabi and the Kaizer Chiefs management are leaving no stone unturned in their mission to solve the team’s most pressing issue – finding the goals to propel them back to glory.
