Latest news with #AmaKhosi
The South African
10 hours ago
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs news: R74 million, three exits, Nabi travels abroad
Kaizer Chiefs fans have a lot to be excited about as AmaKhosi begins to roll up their sleeves for the upcoming transfer market. Coach Nasreddine Nabi has been doing his rounds to try to lure top talent, namely Feisal Salum and Fiston Mayele. The Tunisian returned to his old stomping grounds (Tanzania) to meet with former player Salum before heading up north to hold talks with one of Africa's most sought-after talents, Mayele. And while the former has given the green light, signing the latter seems to be out of reach as Pyramids become inundated with several high-money offers. 'Mayele's career with Pyramids FC will end at the end of the current season. The player will leave after the Zamalek and Pyramids match in the Egypt Cup final.' 'Mayele has received incredible offers, offers exceeding $3 million (R55 million) and reaching $4 million (R74 million) per season. The player is receiving $1 million per season from Pyramids, but he completely refuses to continue.' 'Pyramids Club, in appreciation of the player and the fact that he is the top scorer in the African Champions League and was one of the reasons the team won the championship,' Egyptian publication Al-Masry Al-Youm revealed. Kaizer Chiefs have decided to part ways with Range Chivaviro, who was a shadow of his former self last campaign. The club confirmed the news in a statement, saying, 'Kaizer Chiefs will not be extending striker Ranga Chivaviro's contract when it expires at the end of the month.' 'The Limpopo-born attacker joined Amakhosi from Marumo Gallants in the 2023/24 season on a two-year deal. He scored nine goals and provided one assist in 45 official matches wearing Chiefs colours over two seasons.' We thank Ranga for his positive contribution to the team and wish him all the best in his future exploits.' Meanwhile, Njabulo Blom and Sabelo Radebe have also been released. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
28-05-2025
- Business
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs news: Appollis, Nabi, Mayele, Bobby Motaung scandal
If Nasreddine Nabi's demands are anything to go by, Kaizer Chiefs are set to have another busy offseason following a ten-player haul in the last winter window. The Tunisian coach made a public statement saying he expects AmaKhosi to equip him with the means to purchase fresh talent in the coming months and hinted at leaving if that isn't the case. 'I wouldn't be honest if say that I'm gonna stay if the club doesn't allow me to get all the tools to succeed next season because they have promised, and myself, I have promised the fans that I want to build a successful team that will compete in every competition to win trophies.' 'That's the condition for me to stay [at Chiefs] because I don't feel that I want to go through what I went through this season.' According to reports, long-term target and Bafana winger Oswin Appollis could be one the club's first offseason arrivals. 'What we believe is that apparently the talks involving Appollis and Kaizer Chiefs are at an advanced stage,' an inside source revealed. Another attacker on Kaizer Chiefs' radar is Pyramids' Fiston Mayele, who confirmed that the two parties had begun talks in December. Sowetan rivals Orlando Pirates is also in the race for the 30-year-old, denting the Glamour Boys' chances of landing the in-form striker. According to reports, Kaizer Chiefs Football Manager Bobby Motaung is facing charges from Pent Up Investment CC, which has accused him of owing the company approximately R4.3 million after a property deal went awry. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
21-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs transfer news: Simba SC winger; Mayele and Velebayi latest
A win on Saturday will elevate ninth-positioned Kaizer Chiefs to MTN8 Cup qualification, who lie one point behind Chippa United. AmaKhosi's Nedbank Cup victory has put them in good stead for the upcoming winter window, pocketing R7 million in prize money and ending their ten-year trophy drought. Numbers-wise, new signing Makabi Lilepo was their best summer signing. The Congolese international has been a standout since his arrival, scoring on debut. The 27-year-old bagged six goals in fourteen league appearances. Nabi hopes to bring in some additional firepower capable of making an instant impact like Lilepo. According to reports, they believe Simba SC attacker Denis Kibu could be that person. 'Kaizer Chiefs are monitoring Denis Kibu. They are not the only club interested – Stellenbosch is also keeping an eye on him,' a source revealed. Meanwhile, long-term target Fiston Mayele has opened up talks with rivals Orlando Pirates, slimming their chances of signing the Champions League finalists. Regarding Asanele Velebayi, Cape Town Spurs' demotion from the Mostepe Foundation League means the Bafana youngster will become a free agent, opening the door for Kaizer Chiefs. Nasreddine Nabi hopes to emulate last off-season's ten-player haul after he told reports of his demands, saying, 'I wouldn't be honest if say that I'm gonna stay if the club doesn't allow me to get all the tools to succeed next season because they have promised, and myself, I have promised the fans that I want to build a successful team that will compete in every competition to win trophies.' 'That's the condition for me to stay [at Chiefs] because I don't feel that I want to go through what I went through this season.' Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
07-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Pirates interested: Soweto Derby to decide Fiston Mayele's future?
Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs share two invested interests: the Nedbank Cup and Fiston Mayele. The former could ultimately sway the Congolese's offseason decision, if he chooses to leave the Champions League finalists. He is wanted on both sides of the Sowetan border. And it's perhaps the men in black who are leading the race after outmuscling Kaizer Chiefs last weekend, extending their points gap to twenty-two on the log. Their next meeting? The Nedbank Cup final on May 10. And it's hard to imagine that Mayele won't be watching as AmaKhosi look to end their ten-year trophy drought. Orlando Pirates interest confirmed Mayele's Champions League semi-final brace, sending the Buccaneers packing, has caught their attention, who have suddenly, after a year of Kaizer Chiefs negotiations, shown interest in the 30-year-old. 'Mayele's camp is testing the waters and trying to see if Pirates are willing to make a concrete move,' the source confirmed. 'Given the current situation, both in terms of Pirates' need for a proven striker and Mayele's availability, this could be a very real transfer possibility.' 'It's no secret that Pirates are in the market for a reliable goal-scorer, and after what Mayele did to them on the continental stage, it's clear he could be that guy.' However, both clubs face competition for Mayele's current club Pyrmaids FC, who have reportedly tabled a two-year contract extension in a bid to keep him in Egypt. 'They [Pyramids FC] are doing everything to keep him. They know there is interest not just from Kaizer Chiefs but other clubs as well and they want to make sure they keep him,' said Soccer Laduma. 'So they have offered him a new two-year contract which increases his value as well.' Do you think Orlando Pirates can steal Mayele? Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
06-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs news: Free-agent sparks interest; Mayele latest
Kaizer Chiefs are monitoring several stars in preparation for the upcoming offseason window. A lack of precision in front of goal has riddled AmaKhosi's season, and that's why they have a myriad of strikers on their radar, including free agent Josh Eppiah. 'Josh Eppiah is a player that we are assessing the options for, and I can confirm that there are plans for him to play in the PSL next season,' SoccerLaduma stated . 'Kaizer Chiefs are one of the clubs that have been contacted to offer his services, that I can confirm.' The Glamour Boys have been persistent in their pursuit of Pyramids forward Fiston Mayele, bidding on several occasions, including a R14 million offer in January. With the Congolease international's contract expiring at the end of next season, the Egyptian giants are said to be keen to cash in on their star player, who recently bagged a brace against AS FAR in the Champions League quarter-finals. 'Chiefs have a great chance of signing Mayele this time around. It is believed that with his contract remaining with almost a year, they want to make some cash before he becomes a free agent,' SoccerLaduma revealed. 'It's apparently in the range between R12 million to R15 million and you know Chiefs' last offer was around R14 million so it means they can now afford to sign him.' However, AmaKhosi management won't like the latest news coming from the Champions League finalists, who have reportedly offered Mayele a two-year extension, complicating proceedings for the Soweto giants. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
