{"id":12157,"date":"2019-08-08T16:56:55","date_gmt":"2019-08-08T16:56:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.com\/zimbabwe\/?p=12157"},"modified":"2019-08-08T16:56:55","modified_gmt":"2019-08-08T16:56:55","slug":"chiefs-coach-irked-by-billiat-speculation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.cc\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/chiefs-coach-irked-by-billiat-speculation","title":{"rendered":"Chiefs coach irked by Billiat speculation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The constant speculation over the future of Khama Billiat at Kaizer Chiefs has left coach Ernst Middendorp very much irritated.<\/p>\n<p>The Zimbabwean winger has in recent weeks been linked with an exit at the Soweto giants and several clubs, both local and foreign, have expressed interest in signing him.<\/p>\n<p>When asked about the future of Billiat, Middendorp appeared irked as he directed media towards the club\u2019s management.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI don\u2019t want to be part of this speculation. You go there in this moment and ask the management, who are aware of what his [Billiat] contract situation is,\u201d said the coach, according to Kick-Off.com.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think the player knows his contract situation, and for me, there\u2019s nothing to discuss.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The 28-year-old\u2019s absence in the season opener last weekend fueled the speculation despite Chiefs explaining it as an injury precaution.<\/p>\n<p>Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane\u2019s recent comments on Billiat has further suggested that something could be going on behind the scenes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The constant speculation over the future of Khama Billiat at Kaizer Chiefs has left coach Ernst Middendorp very much irritated. The Zimbabwean winger has in recent weeks been linked with an exit at the Soweto giants and several clubs, both local and foreign, have expressed interest in signing him. 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