Kaizer Chiefs given a lifeline in Salum pursuit

Kaizer Chiefs were set to lose out on another target, Feisal Salum, as we believed at the time that Simba SC had swooped in and was getting closer to sealing the deal.

We have it on good authority that Azam FC midfielder was one of Amakhosi’s top targets for a long time.

Salum’s camp not happy with agreement

But it seems like Salum’s camp is not happy with the terms of the agreement between his club and the CAF Confederations Cup finalist, Simba.

About a month ago we learnt that Salum would be available as the Tanzanian club are looking to cash in on a potential deal. Bearing in mind that Salum is contracted to the Dar es Salaam-based club until June 2026.

Which means he still has a year left on his contract after this season closes. Salum, also known as Fei Toto, left Young Africans in 2023 and signed a three year deal with his current club.

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi, whom he worked with at Yanga is keen to reunite. And it looks like the door has re-opened again following the latest information.

Chiefs receive another chance to sign Fei Toto

“Remember I told you a meeting was supposed to take place. Where the deal was set to be finalised,” the source told The South African.

“But Fei Toto’s representatives have changed their mind, as they want their client to go for a deal beyond Tanzania. And apparently he feels the same. He is not against the idea of joining Kaizer Chiefs but it must benefit everyone involved. Nothing has been officially agreed yet.”

Whether Nabi stays at Chiefs or not, will also play a huge role in Salum’s decision making process. 

Kaizer Chiefs hierarchy will only make a final decision at the end of the season. And the head coach has called for quality players to be signed if he is to stay on for the next campaign.

Salum, the Tanzanian midfielder, leads the assist charts in the NBC Tanzania Premier League with 13 assists, according to Tanzanian publication Diramakini.

The Chiefs-linked star has been instrumental to Azam’s strong league campaign this season.

Will Kaizer Chiefs take this window of opportunity and get Salum?

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