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Orlando Pirates midfielder Makaringe had promised to join me at Kaizer Chiefs - Middendorp

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Ernst Middendorp has revealed how Orlando Pirates midfielder Fortune Makaringe broke his promise by not joining him at Naturena at the start of the season.

The pair worked together at Maritzburg United four years ago. In fact, it was Middendorp who handed Makaringe his PSL debut in September 2016 at the Team of Choice.

Middendorp recalled how he had to substitute Makaringe after 45 minutes at Maritzburg United while he was his coach, saying the player just didn't fit in at the time.

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However, he feels the Bucs midfielder has improved and has got what it takes to be a complete player after seeing him at Mayfair.