Da Cruz reveals Mtasingwa’s Chiefs challenge

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Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Adolf Mtasingwa Bitegeko. (Photo: Gallo Images)

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Da Cruz reveals Mtasingwa’s Chiefs challenge

Sep 14, 2026 – 08:41 am
By Clifton Mabasa

Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando da Cruz has shed light on Adolf Mtasingwa Bitegeko’s slow start at the club as the midfielder continues to adjust to life in South Africa.

The 27-year-old defensive midfielder joined Chiefs from Tanzanian outfit Azam FC in late July, just days before the start of the new league campaign.

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However, Bitegeko has yet to establish himself as a regular in Da Cruz’s side, with game time proving difficult to come by during the opening weeks of the season.

According to Transfermarkt, the midfielder has made three appearances across all competitions for the Glamour Boys so far.

Da Cruz, nonetheless, has explained what he believes has been behind Bitegeko’s early struggles while also making it clear that he remains confident in the player.

“It is related to his adaptation in South Africa because he arrived a little bit late during our pre-season, so he needed time to adapt in our model game,” Da Cruz told the media.

“But I trust him a lot. After the FIFA break, we will play a lot of games, so we will need everyone and Adolf will get minutes in this period.”

Chiefs will face Golden Arrows next Sunday before the FIFA international break, with Mtasingwa hoping to use the upcoming run of fixtures to make a bigger impact and continue his adaptation to Da Cruz’s methods.