The future of Kaizer Chiefs left-back Nkhanyiso Shinga hangs in the balance after a frustrating debut that ended almost as soon as it began. The 26-year-old joined the Soweto giants from Portuguese side Alverca at the start of last season but spent seven months on the sidelines before finally making his first appearance for the club. That long-awaited moment was cruelly cut short when Shinga suffered yet another injury, leaving him with just a single game to his name. According to an insider speaking to Soccer Laduma, the club is now weighing up whether to place the defender on the transfer list, with his contract status no longer guaranteeing his place in the squad.
The uncertainty around Shinga is part of a broader assessment of the squad’s left-footed defensive options. Kaizer Chiefs have already confirmed the departure of centre-back Aden McCarthy, and with Shinga’s fitness record in question, the club is left with only Paseka Mako and Bradley Cross as natural left-footed defenders. Mako’s own future is also reportedly uncertain, meaning Amakhosi could be forced to bring in two left-footed defenders during the off-season. The insider noted that the club is evaluating which players can contribute next season, and Shinga’s position remains precarious despite his contract.
The question now is whether the club will cut its losses and move on from a player who has barely featured. With only a single appearance to show for his time at Naturena, Shinga’s career at Kaizer Chiefs has been defined by injury rather