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Who is Kaizer Chiefs wonderkid Tumelo Shai?

Kaizer Chiefs have a conveyor belt of young talent. Tumelo Shai is the next name on everybody’s lips.

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According to Football Stage, Amakhosi’s 18-year-old midfield star Tumelo Shai is now part of the Lesotho senior national team. The Crocodiles will face Mozambique and Bafana Bafana in back-to-back friendlies before the two sides head to Cote D’Ivoire to face the continent’s finest at AFCON 2023. Shai represented Wits Juniors before linking up with the Chiefs development setup and now he’s on the verge of a senior breakthrough with his nation. Bafana face Lesotho on Thursday 11 January at 15:00 from the Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium.

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Players at Naturena. Photo: Twitter

Lesotho star pushing for a place in the Kaizer Chiefs first team?

18-year-old Shai will be desperate to impress against Bafana on Thursday and catch the attention of his employers at club level. He, along with Mfundo Obrigado Vilakazi and Takalani Mazhamba, are the teenagers currently pushing for game time with the senior stars.

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Meanwhile, hit up James Freemantle for more insights, analysis and love for the beautiful game

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