The bold steps of Kaiser Chiefs to sign Bongani Sam from rivals, Orlando Pirates has turned into a financial and football misfire. Nearly a year after his arrival, 27-year-old Left-back has so far been included in a single competitive match for Amkhoi.
Sam joined the heads in a deal before the 2023/2024 season, who raised eyebrows. At that time, the move shaken many fans and analysts equally, looking at their limited sports time in panties and Maritzberg United and Moroka Swallo. Despite the risk, the club gave him ink on a three -year deal with a fourth option.
No minute, no effect by Sam
Since signing, Sam has not made a single appearance for the heads. The combination of injury and non-selection has sidelined them throughout the season. In fact, his final competitive minutes returned by December 2023, which six months before reaching Naturna.
This long -term absence keeps the heads in an uncomfortable position. Not only has they gone a full season without any on-field contribution from the SAM, but they have allegedly given more than R1 million in salary and there is nothing to show nothing for it.
A source told South African, “The heads made a big mistake with Sam, how can you sign someone who never played a full season? Talent but there was no consistency.”
Track records ignored by heads
The history of Sam’s game has hardly justified investment. During his tenure in the Pirates, he completed only seven full matches and appeared sporadicly in another 21 fixtures, often out of favor and eventually out on debt. Nevertheless, the heads pushed with the signature, expecting a change that has not been physical.
Now, with at least two years left on its contract, relationships will be cut at a significant financial cost, a more dilemma for a Kaiser heads is desperate for reconstruction of competition.
Sam was expected to challenge for an early role once, not even entered the frame.
As Sveto giants prepare for the upcoming season, there is a question.
Will Bongani Sam ever justify investment, or will he go down as one of the most surprising signals in the recent history of the club?
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