Edson Castillo: Kaizer Chiefs Star Hails AmaKhosi After Returning to Venezuelan National Team

• Edson Castillo has been one of the standout players for Kaizer Chiefs so far this season
• The Venezuelan has played all 19 games of the campaign for the club, scoring five goals
• His impressive performances for Chiefs has attracted the attention of his national team

Impressive Kaizer Chiefs midfielder, Edson Castillo has branded the club as one of the biggest on the African continent.

The Venezuelan joined the Premier Soccer League side in the summer and has settled well, making all matchday squads.

The 29-year-old has become one of the key players for the Soweto Giants, as he has played in all their matches since joining up.

He has notched in five goals in 19 matches he has played for the AmaKhosi since he joined.

Castillo, who has been recalled to the Venezuelan national team, admitted it had not been easy to settle in. He said via GOAL:

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"My first few months at the club were not easy for me, but I am getting there day by day. I am really enjoying myself here, and I am also enjoying the football as well.

"I chose to join Kaizer Chiefs because they are one of the biggest teams in Africa. Playing here has also helped me to get back into the national team," he continued.

It had been more than two years since Castillo played for his country, but his performance for the Chiefs has attracted the attention of the Venezuelan technical crew.

The Kaizer Chiefs star has six appearances for his South American country and has scored one goal for La Vinotinto.

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However, while the so-called Bosomboli bomber has scored six times for Amakhosi since January, his goal-to-minutes play ratio has been far below his rate while at Nchanga Rangers.

The forward has yet to find his groove in the Kaizer Chiefs attacking line but he has shown glimpses of creative spark and a good attitude, moving around the front three with regularity.