Kickoff | Downs legend: What's stopping Chiefs from buying Appollis & Velebayi?

According to Ramasike, the Naturena-based outfit is not doing enough to bring a smile to their fan base. The retired left footer says the club will always play second-fiddle to their rivals, in the form of Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates, as they always drag their feet in the transfer market. "I don't know what they are thinking because sometimes you need to spend money and buy quality players to get back to the way you were before - that is, winning trophies and league titles.

You have to strengthen the team. "I wonder what's stopping them from signing these two players because when it comes to Kaizer Chiefs, it's not a matter of not having money. Chiefs have lots of money.



They are sponsored by big brands. "If they could pay the likes of Keagan Dolly and Khama Billiat whatever they were paying them, I mean..

. what's stopping them from buying Appollis and Velebayi? "I'm telling you, if Chiefs can buy these two players now, they will be untouchable again like they were before. "I could see in their opening game against Marumo Gallants that Chiefs are coming, they only lack here and there.

But if they are planning to rely on their current players only, then they are in big trouble because their current squad is not big enough," adds the man affectionately known as 'Tambai'. Furthermore, Ramasike questions how the side would cope in the event of an injury to talisman Gaston Sirino, who was impressive on debut last weekend. "I think Chiefs are failing their supporters.

Players do get injured, players do get suspended, and you need cover. Players get exhausted, and once that happens, you must rest them or replace them with the same quality. "At this rate, Chiefs are still far from winning a cup competition.

They will still play second-fiddle to Sundowns and Pirates. "With the way they are so scared to spend money..

. eish, they are still far. I was telling their supporters, who are my friends, that: 'You guys are something else.

Your team won one game and all is forgiven. 'Hey we are back! We are back!' You're no longer questioning the club management about Appollis and Velebayi.".