Kaizer Chiefs news: R20 million in the bank and 10 strikers
Since the 29-year-old from Atlantis renewed his deal with the club in May, Kaizer Chiefs have earned a transfer fee that should significantly boost the club's transfer budget, particularly for the marquee target Feisal Salum from Azam FC in Tanzania.
As reported on Tuesday, Maart was announced by Ried after passing his medical test at the weekend.
PSL star sends a serious message to Orlando Pirates midfielder Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Yusuf Maart warms up at the Athlone Stadium before facing Cape Town City FC in the Betway Premiership. Image: Sowetan
According to the German football transfers and player value assessors, Transfermarkt, Maart's move from Kaizer Chiefs to SV Ried was worth €1.00m… Full story here.
'Orlando Pirates didn't sign players to compete with Sundowns'
Kaizer Chiefs have a striker to challenge the 2025/26 Betway Premiership with. He is Flavio Silva from Guinea-Bissau.
Silva, who signed on a free transfer after leaving Persebaya Surabaya in Indonesia, has chosen jersey number 77 on his back.
Looking at the list of striker's that have come and gone at Kaizer Chiefs, the total is no less than 10.
Here's the full list since 2020: Samir Nurkovic Leonardo Castro Lazarous Kambole… Full story and list here.
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