“You Cannot Rely On Young Duba Every Time” Former Mamelodi Sundowns Captain Breaks Silence

Former Mamelodi Sundowns captain and football analyst Hlompho Kekana has raised concerns about Kaizer Chiefs’ squad depth, questioning whether the club has enough reliable attacking options to deliver consistent results throughout the season.

Kekana believes that while young striker Wandile Duba has shown promise, the Soweto giants cannot afford to place too much responsibility on his shoulders, particularly when competing against teams with experienced and well-organised defences.

Speaking about Chiefs’ attacking options, Kekana questioned what would happen if Duba suffered an injury or became unavailable for selection.

“You cannot rely on young Duba to win you football matches every time. When he’s injured, what’s gonna happen? Do you go for Silva? I’m not sure,” Kekana said.

His comments have brought renewed attention to the depth and quality of Chiefs’ attacking department, with questions emerging about whether the club has enough dependable alternatives capable of stepping up when their first-choice players are unavailable.

Duba is regarded as one of the promising young attacking talents at Naturena, but Kekana’s argument is that potential alone cannot guarantee consistent performances across a demanding campaign.

The former midfielder’s concerns also extend beyond the attacking department. He highlighted the need for greater reliability at centre-back, suggesting that Chiefs must strengthen their defensive options if they want to compete consistently at the highest level.

Defensive stability remains an important ingredient for any team hoping to challenge for major honours. Without dependable centre-backs, even a productive attacking department can struggle to deliver the consistency required over an entire season.

For Chiefs, the challenge is not simply about having talented footballers but ensuring that the squad has sufficient quality and experience in every department.

Kekana’s assessment reflects the broader expectations surrounding the Soweto giants, whose supporters have been eager to see the club return to the level of competitiveness associated with its successful history.

Ultimately, his message is clear: Kaizer Chiefs need more than promising young players. They need a squad with enough depth, experience and reliability to cope with injuries, suspensions and the pressures of competing for trophies.

Whether the club addresses these concerns through recruitment or by developing its existing players remains an important question as the season progresses.

Source: https://x.com/ChiefsCentralZA/status/2118993886592782530?a=zdRUa42Ivj9JOVSFeIA&s=19