Ngcobo, Shabalala back new Chief Luke Baartman

Negcobo, Shabalala back new Chief Luke Baartman

- SMISO MSOMI

KAIZER Chiefs’ midfielders Nkosingiphile Ngcobo and Mduduzi Shabalala have thrown their weight behind new teammate Luke Baartman, offering advice on handling the pressures of wearing the Amakhosi jersey and highlighting his potential to shine in Soweto.

Baartman, a teenage sensation, was unveiled by Chiefs last Tuesday, following a ruling by the PSL Dispute Resolution Chamber (DRC) that declared him a free agent.

The 19-year-old’s former club, Cape Town Spurs, had been relegated from the Motsepe Foundation Championship to the ABC Motsepe League, triggering the release.

Spurs, however, have announced their intention to challenge the decision, with a review application expected at the SAFA Arbitration Tribunal.

This is similar to the case of another new Chiefs signing, Asanele Velebayi, who was Baartman’s teammate at the Urban Warriors as well.