The Siya crew has been led to believe that Kaizer Chiefs are on the verge of handing young goalkeeper Lungile Nkosi a first-team deal. The latest development comes after the 20-year-old made a return to action following a nine-month spell on the sidelines owing to injury.
Prior to his injury, Nkosi had already been earmarked for a spot in the Naturena-based side's first team with one eye on the outgoing Itumeleng Khune and a long-term contingency plan, though the injury put a damper on those plans.
Now, Siya sources have informed Soccer Laduma that the club are looking to tie the youngster down to a first-team contract. This publication understands that Nkosi will remain part of the club's DStv Diski Challenge.
However, he will be training with the likes of Khune, Bruce Bvuma, Brandon Petersen and Bontle Molefe under the watchful eye of Rainer Dinkelacker, Rory Minnaar and Aubrey Mathibe in the first team as he sharpens his skills.
Furthermore, indications from sources are that Nkosi had garnered interest from a number of Amakhosi's rivals in recent years, but it is understood that he is touted by the club's management as a long-term successor for Khune.
Nkosi looks set to join the likes of Mduduzi Shabalala, Wandile Duba, Sabelo Radebe and Samkelo Zwane who have been promoted to the Soweto giants' first team in recent times.
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