Basomboli at Kaizer Chiefs: The next Mbesuma or the next Kambole?

11:35 PM GMT+4 18/01/2023

It's questionable, though, how much success Amakhosi have had when it comes to importing strikers from the African continent

Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly closing in on the signature of Congolese striker Christian Saile Basomboli in the PSL's January transfer window.

Since signing Collins Mbesuma - a big hit at Chiefs - 18 years ago, there have been few real success stories of Amamkhosi strikers signed outside of the PSL from African clubs.

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Lazarous Kambole - MISS

The Zambian managed only two goals in two seasons from 33 games after signing from Zesco United.
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Michelle Katsvairo - MISS

The Zimbabwean joined from Chicken Inn and scored just two goals as he played only 15 games.
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Edmore Chirambadare - MISS

Scored two goals in 20 matches, also having been signed from Chicken Inn.
Lewis Macha - MISS

After arriving from Mozambique side Ferroviario, the Zambian netted two goals in 13 league games for Chiefs before moving on.
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Brian Abbas Amidu - MISS

The Zimbabwean failed to score at Chiefs but did better at Black Leopards.
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Knowledge Musona - HIT

After arriving from the Aces Youth Soccer Academy, Musona became a cult hero at Chiefs - scoring 40 goals and adding 13 assists in 88 matches.
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David Obua - HIT

The Ugandan left-footer was signed from Express FC in his homeland. He netted 17 goals in 63 matches for Chiefs before going to play in Scotland for Heart of Midlothian.
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Serge Djiehoua - MISS

The muscular Ivory Coast forward did well with five goals, but only managed 10 games for Chiefs.
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Louis Agyemang - MISS

The Ghana striker arrived from Hearts of Oak and scored four goals in 35 matches for Amakhosi under coach Muhsin Ertugral.
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Collins Mbesuma - HIT

Proved a sensation after signing from Zambian side Roan United as he plundered 35 goals (25 in the league) in the 2004/ 05 season.
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Songwe Chalwe - MISS

The Zambian did okay, scoring six goals in 42 matches during Ted Dumitru's tenure, but never really made his mark with the Soweto giants.