Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Mduduzi Shabalala remains under observation from Europe with the prospect of his move abroad still alive.
Shabalala – who will not be 21 until January next year – has scored in consecutive games for the first time in the last two games for Chiefs.
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He was on target against SuperSport United and then converted from the spot in the 5-1 mauling by Mamelodi Sundowns.
Goals and assists is a part of his game that he has for long been preached about improving to avoid becoming a luxury player with good touches on the ball but nothing to show for it.
Shabalala still fits the profile of what will win him a move but has been encouraged to do more than just enjoy the comforts of being on the books of Chiefs.
The youth international was previously wanted by Belgian club KVC Westerlo after impressing during trials, but the deal eventually didn’t happen due to transfer clause-related matters.
KickOff.com has gathered that a ‘tracker’ has been planted on Shabalala for him to move to Europe as soon as possible.
Last year, former Chiefs striker Leonardo Castro told this website that he was worried about the mentality of some South African players, citing the need for Shabalala to push himself beyond the comforts of playing for Chiefs considering his talent.
"They were also asking me about this kid at Chiefs (Mdu) Shabalala.
"This kid has talent, but needs to push himself and stop playing this kasi football that is celebrated so much in South Africa, yet it doesn’t help any player go anywhere.
"Modern football is about vision, movement, technique, and commitment.
"I was asked about him (Shabalala), but I said he is not ready to go abroad and still needs to learn a lot of things first and maybe he can then go abroad.
"This thing starts from development where these talented boys need to be taught how to play with purpose and understand the need to still work hard.
"These are the players that should be working twice as much to improve their weaknesses to become better players.
"There is no issue with doing a shibobo, but kasi football that doesn’t get you an assist or goal is of no use.
"What is the point of doing skills on your own on the corner without eliminating anyone?
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"Where do those kinds of players end up?
"These players play in the locations and should be left for football at that level because when you play professional, you need to be serious and realise that you need to play to make a difference," said Castro, talking to KickOff.com from South Carolina, USA, where he now plays for Greenville Triumph.
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