A former Amakhosi player are being linked to a one-year contract at Kaizer Chiefs Soweto rivals Moroka Swallows FC.
Former Kaizer Chiefs shot-stopper Daniel Akpeyi became a free agent after he was one of several players who parted ways with Amakhosi at the end of last season.
It was not easy for Akpeyi to find a new club as he spent trials with Sekhukhune United and Swallows.
At Swallows Akpeyi was lucky as he managed to remain with the club beyond his trial period.
Akpeyi unfortunately couldn’t at the time after his trial sign with Swallows due to a Fifa transfer ban that the team was slammed with.
However, Swallows ban was lifted in January and the club could make use of the services of the former Amakhosi shot-stopper.
The 36-year-old signed a short-term deal with the Soweto-based side but after he impressed for the club since he officially joined them, he’s now being linked to a new one-year deal at the
According to a source, the club will offer Akpeyi a one-year deal and has assured that he will be at Swallows FC next season.
Daniel Akpeyi played a big role in Swallows’ resurgence in the league as they have escaped relegation.
Swallows will first take care of the last league match before engaging in contract talks with the former Chiefs star.
“That’s why management wants to extend his stay for at least another year. They don’t want to distract him at the moment because everyone is focusing on the remaining games in the league,” the source said.
“Once that is achieved, they will sit down with him and iron a way forward. But I can assure you they want to keep Akpeyi for next season,” the source added.