Kaizer Chiefs interim coach Cedric Kaze hails ‘dependable’ striker Etiosa Ighodaro

Interim coach of Kaizer Chiefs Cedric Kaze has eulogized Nigeria forward Etiosa Ighodaro following his exploits in the CAF Confederation Cup.

The lanky forward scored in the crucial Confederation Cup clash against AS Simba last Sunday having joined Amakhosi as a free agent in the off-season.

Before playing for the Naturena-based side, Ighodaro had donned the Mamelodi Sundowns, SuperSport United and AmaZulu shirts.

However, the Burundian tactician has hailed Ighodaro, maintaining he is a rare breed considering his qualities.

“I believe that it’s not easy to find that kind of striker,” Kaze said after Chiefs’ 3-1 win on Sunday against AS Simba.

“He is a scorer and a player who can help. Sometimes you are struggling, you are defending deep down, and he is a player who, if there is a rebound or we play forward, he can hold the ball and allow the whole team to come up.

“It gives you the energy, and it allows every player to get in their right position going forward,” he said.

“I would say we had missed that a lot because sometimes the ball goes forward and we lose it very quickly, then we have to come back, and it’s like a game of transition. But to have that kind of striker is very helpful.”