Kaizer Chiefs could receive a major boost in attack later this month with Khanyisa Mayo reportedly nearing a return from injury.
The 28-year-old striker has yet to feature for Amakhosi this season after undergoing surgery, which ruled him out of the club’s pre-season preparations, including their training camp in Spain in July.
However, Mayo’s recovery is reportedly progressing well. He has returned to training with the squad, although the immediate focus remains on rebuilding his fitness before he can be considered for competitive action.
According to a report by KickOff, a source close to the situation claims that the Chiefs medical team has targeted 20 September as a possible return date for the striker.
“The boy has healed nicely; what they are working on now is his fitness,” the source reportedly said.
The source added that Mayo is still doing gym work as he works his way back to full fitness, but suggested that his return should not be too far away.
Chiefs desperately need attacking reinforcements
Mayo’s comeback could not come at a better time for Kaizer Chiefs.
The Glamour Boys have struggled for consistency in front of goal, while Flavio Silva is currently dealing with an injury. Etiosa Ighodaro is another option, but he has also been working his way back to full fitness.
That leaves Chiefs short of established options in the striker department.
Mayo could therefore provide coach Nasreddine Nabi with another attacking weapon once he is cleared to play.
The striker arrived at Naturena with a reputation for being a dangerous forward, although his first season with Amakhosi produced only two goals. His return gives him another opportunity to establish himself and become a key figure in the Chiefs attack.
If he can regain his fitness quickly and build a strong understanding with the players around him, Mayo could have a significant role to play during the remainder of the campaign.
Can Mayo reach double figures?
The big question now is whether Mayo can turn his return into a productive scoring run.
With plenty of the season still to play, there is an opportunity for the striker to make up for lost time. Chiefs supporters will be hoping that his recovery goes according to plan and that he can quickly rediscover his best form.
Do you think Khanyisa Mayo can score more than 10 goals for Kaizer Chiefs this season?
