Chiefs coach Zwane non-committal on Billiat’s awkward contract negotiation

“They are going through that and dealing with it because the team is also offering help psychologically.”

Veteran centreback Mathoho and midfielder Nange’s contracts also expire in June.

Zwane was pressed on whether he would have any say on whether Billiat would renew his contract.

“Everything boils down to one thing — profiling players in terms of the plan for next season.

“I’m not going to say who’s going to be part of the team and not part of it. We don’t know as things stand right now. Only time will tell.”

Chiefs drew 0-0 against 10-man TS Galaxy at Mbombela Stadium on Saturday to remain in fifth place in the DStv Premiership.

Battling Maritzburg showed some initial signs of form after the return of Fadlu Davids as head coach during the World Cup break, as a defeat was followed by three wins in succession.

A loss and draw since have left the KwaZulu-Natal team rooted in 15th place in the league.