• Amakhosi skipper Yusuf Maart has once again become the target of criticism from local fans after a photo from his days as an Orlando Pirates prospect emerged.
• The 29-year-old spent his formative years at Pirates before leaving the club for PSL rivals Sekhukhune United in 2020, before joining Chiefs in 2022.
• Local football fans reacted on social media saying Maart had no place in the Chiefs team, while others admired his fighting spirit.

Midfielder Yusuf Maart is once again the target of fan criticism after a photo of him wearing a Orlando Pirates The jersey surfaced on social media.

The 29-year-old Chiefs skipper is a former Pirates prospect, who left the club in 2020 before joining Chefs.

Before joining Chiefs in 2022, Maart played for Pirates’ development team and left rivals Chiefs in 2020 after joining their first team in 2017.

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Yusuf Maart is the target of fan criticism

Maart’s history at Pirates was revealed in the tweet below:

Despite wearing the Chiefs armband, Maart was criticized so much by Amakhosi fans that the the player avoids social networks.

While Maart has divided local fans, the Soweto giants like the player and are I’m considering offering him a new contract..

Fans are divided on Maart

Local football fans said on social media that Maart should leave Chiefs, while others admired the player.

Fuzile Teernage Mtamzeli Khumalo has mixed feelings:

“Maart is the commander, but he makes a lot of mistakes. However, this guy is the fighter in the matches against Sundowns and Pirates; we need more fighters.”

Nînjarh Junior Ox supports Maart:

“Yusuf Maart is not fit but he is still needed in the starting lineup. He is strong, aggressive, has stamina and is a good tackler. Teamwork comes first for him and that is a good leader. He can return to his old form, but only if we stop criticizing him.

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Shanih Mfan’Phetheni Zwane says maart should not start:

“Naah Maart plays well when he comes on as a substitute.”

Mandoza Mathake is not a fan:

“Maart never makes a difference.”

Ayanda Mkhumbuzi believes Maart has no place at Chiefs:

“He doesn’t deserve to wear the KC jersey.”

Bonga Ngcobo Afroo says Maart must go:

“Maart doesn’t deserve to play for Chiefs at all.”

Ignatius Memela admires Maart::

“Even though Yusuf Maart always lets us down, he continues to fight.”

Senzo Venture Khanyeza Ngwane said the chiefs need Maart:

“Chefs without him are useless.”

Tankiso Tsepe doesn’t like Maart:

“The weak Maart.”

Sandile Cele does not rate the player:

“Maart must leave it or lend it.”

Kaizer Chiefs eye new signings

As In brief News reported, Kaizer chiefs could add several new players to their team during the month of January transfer window.

The arrival of a new recruitment boss has strengthened the Soweto club, and the club has also increased the budget of coach Nasreddine Nabi.

Source: In brief news