Christian Saile Basomboli (born 30 November 1999)[citation needed] is a Congolese professional footballer who plays as a forward for South African Premiership side Supersport United.[1]

Career

Having previously played for Saint-Éloi Lupopo in DR Congo,[2] Christian Saile played for Nchanga Rangers in the Zambia National Division One during the 2021–22 season, scoring 19 goals as the club were promoted to the Zambia Super League.[3] Having scored 8 goals in as many games at the start of the 2022–23 season, he joined South African Premier Division side Kaizer Chiefs on trial in December 2022.[4] He signed for Chiefs on a three-and-a-half-year deal the following month,[2] and provided an assist for Ashley Du Preez in his debut for the club after coming on as a substitute in their 2–0 win over Royal AM on 29 January.[5] He scored his first goal on his full debut for the club in a 2–0 Nedbank Cup win over Maritzburg United.[6] He also scored twice in 13 appearances during the 2022–23 South African Premiership.[7]

Style of play

Saile is a left-footed striker, who is also comfortable playing as a winger, on both the left and right wings.[4]

References

  1. ^ Raophala, Mauwane (29 January 2025). "What Gavin Hunt makes of Saile's debut performance". FARPost. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
  2. ^ a b Ndebele, Sihle (19 January 2023). "Chiefs sign Congolese striker to boost attack". The Sowetan. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
  3. ^ Ndebele, Sihle (23 January 2023). "Chiefs hope new striker Saile hits ground running". The Sowetan. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
  4. ^ a b World, Sunday (18 December 2022). "Congolese striker on trial at Naturena". Sunday World.
  5. ^ Gibbs, Herman (30 January 2023). "Firebrand Christian Saile is one of several players that fuelled rejuvenated Kaizer Chiefs". Independent Online. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
  6. ^ Hadebe, Sazi (12 February 2023). "Chiefs coach Zwane happy strikers Saile and Du Preez scored in cup win". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
  7. ^ "C. Saile: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
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