Kaizer Chiefs set to offload Akpeyi

Premier Soccer League side, Kaizer Chiefs, have listed their Nigerian goalkeeper, Daniel Akpeyi, among 10 players they will offload at the end of the season, as the club plan restructuring ahead of next season.

The other players listed for release are Lazarus Kambole, Daniel Cardoso, Bernard Parker, Lebohang Manyama, Leanardo Castro, Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya, Ramahlwe Mphahlele, Kearyan Baccus and Agay Akumu.

Akpeyi is yet make an appearance for Kaizer Chiefs in 2022, having kept five clean sheets, conceding seven goals in 12 games.

Meanwhile, Akpeyi’s agent, Mohammed Lawal, debunked reports claiming the Nigerian goalkeeper will be released in the summer.

Mohammed labeled the news as rubbish and lacking substance.

“There is no truth in the reports. Talks are ongoing and I don’t think it will stall because both parties are in agreement,’’ he said.

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