Kaizer Chiefs’ midfield rebuild ahead of the 2026/27 season may not only depend on signing established names, as there are still several underrated options plying their trade in the Betway Premiership. After Part 1 examined Grant Margeman and Isaac Cisse, two other names have attracted attention for their unique qualities. The first is Ibrahim Bance, the 25-year-old Marumo Gallants midfielder, who offers far more than just energy and defensive work-rate. The Ivorian combines creativity, composure, and technical quality, excelling in tight spaces where his dribbling and close control relieve pressure and progress attacks. With an average of 82 percent passing accuracy and impressive long-ball success, Bance controls tempo and finds runners between defensive lines. In just 13 matches this season, he has recorded 29 defensive actions and six created chances. His development through the ASEC Mimosas academy, followed by stints in Sweden and the United States, has shaped him into a tactically intelligent option.
The second name is Kyle Jurgens, a 22-year-old from Durban City who has quietly become one of the league’s most dependable young midfielders. Developed at the respected Ubuntu Football Academy, Jurgens has built his reputation around intelligence, aggression, and tactical discipline. He operates as a genuine box-to-box player, covering huge distances and pressing with relentless intensity. His hunger in duels has earned him comparisons to a dogged terrier, and his numbers back that up with 48 tackles and 37 interceptions already this season, alongside two assists. Unlike a traditional holder, he offers both grit and attacking thrust.
However, Kaizer Chiefs may have to pay a hefty fee now, as reports indicate Durban City have moved quickly to sign Jurgens on a three-year permanent deal. Both Bance and Jurgens present different profiles that address gaps in Amakhosi’s central areas. Bance brings flair and control against