Midfielder Nkosingiphile Ngcobo has been under the radar this season due to a lack of playing time, but Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando Da Cruz has addressed the concerns of supporters by providing an update.

Ngcobo, also known as Mshini, has only played in two league games this year, leading some fans to wonder what part he will play in Da Cruz's 2026–27 campaign.

A number of outstanding players have come out of the Kaizer Chiefs program, and this midfielder is among them. However, due to injuries and competition for spots, he has not had much time to play with the first team recently.

Supporters who think Ngcobo can make an impact when given regular opportunity have taken notice of Da Cruz's choice to give the midfielder limited minutes.

As he tries to settle on a starting eleven and a strategy, the Chiefs coach has been the target of criticism over player positions and team selection. The team's midfield choices have been a topic of conversation due of Ngcobo's condition.

Using his passing, vision, and technical abilities, the 26-year-old midfielder has shown in the past that he can generate scoring chances. But he still has a ways to go before he can be considered a starter among the other midfielders for the team.

Concerned about Ngcobo's condition, former Mamelodi Sundowns captain Hlompho Kekana said that the midfielder required consistent playing time to reach his potential. To assist him resurrect his career, Kekana also mentioned the possibility of leaving Naturena.

Speculation over Ngcobo's next career move ahead of the next transfer window has been stoked by rumours that he joined Lupus Sports, a Belgian sports agency, in October. This has added to the curiosity around Ngcobo's future.

As Kaizer Chiefs aim to enhance their game in both local and continental tournaments, Da Cruz remains as the club's coach.

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