Kaizer Chiefs Star Trains With Mamelodi Sundowns Players in Johannesburg

• A Kaizer Chiefs star has been spotted training during the summer holidays ahead of the 2024-25 DStv Premiership
• The South African midfielder put rivalry aside as he was seen alongside two Mamelodi players training in Johannesburg
• Kaizer Chiefs' pre-season training this summer is expected to happen under Nasreddine Nabi, the potential new manager

Kaizer Chiefs star Mduduzi Shabalala set Premier Soccer League rivalries aside as he was seen training with two Mamelodi Sundowns players ahead of the 2024-25 season.

The midfielder is hoping to break into the plans of Amakhosi's new head coach and is keeping fit during the summer holidays in Johannesburg.

The Glamour Boys are reportedly close to appointing Tunisian manager Nasreddine Nabi who could be in charge of pre-season training at Naturena.

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According to a report by the South African, the 20-year-old joined a small group of players as he prepared for his club's pre-season training.

Football SA shared a picture of the Kaizer Chiefs midfielder training with Mamelodi Sundowns' Neo Maema and Terrence Mashego on X.

The viral picture stirred different reactions from fans on social media.

Reactions as Shabalala trains with Sundowns duo

@LechelaLebohang said:

"I wonder if people know how good that fitness trainer is with football.... O m'nate too much..."

@JuiceTebogo commented:

"Neo Maema must come and join Kaizer Chiefs Football Club."

@KhayaLesizwe said:

"So proud of Mdu man!! Boy realizing that he needs to give more to the football and the football itself will give back🙏 May the injuries and hate from some of our fellow fans formed against him never prosper!! 🙏🙏 And for him to have a fruitful season in 24/25🙏"

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@ntwaetsile_s remarked:

"So amazing when a player from the other side be able go mingle along with *KBY⁷*."

@uNdumis0 said:

"Cheers to the boys putting in the work."

@Kagiso_Bw stated:

"Agent Shabalala, we see you young man."

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Sports Brief also reported that Young Africans will face Kaizer Chiefs in a pre-season friendly as the Amakhosi aim to rebuild after a poor campaign in the DStv Premiership last season.

The Tanzanian champions are preparing for the 2024/25 season after a successful 2023-24 season, where they won a third consecutive Premier League trophy and the Federation Cup.