How Kaizer Chiefs kept Akpeyi because of doubts over Khune - Middendorp

Kaizer Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp has revealed the pain of having to release Madagascan midfielder Andriamirado Andrianarimana instead of Daniel Akpeyi.

The former player was eventually shipped out to Black Leopards after the club took their time to decide on the matter.

Also known as Dax, the Malagasy international’s departure from Naturena caught many by surprise, but the German boss has stated they could not let go of goalkeeper Akpeyi as they looked to ease their foreign quota.

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Middendorp believes releasing Akpeyi would have opened a huge gap in the goalkeeping department because Itumeleng Khune’s return was not guaranteed.

“It was a painful situation to lose him. There is…