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The South African
19 hours ago
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs finally make the big announcement
Kaizer Chiefs will kick off the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season with a new team captain. After Yusuf Maart's notable absence from the Netherlands' pre-season training camp, Kaizer Chiefs announced the 29-year-old's move to Austria's SV Ried. The move comes just a few weeks after the Atlantis-born midfielder and the club agreed on a two-year contract extension. New Kaizer Chiefs star sends a message to the coach Yusuf Maart goes home with the Man of the Match award after the Nedbank Cup final against Orlando Pirates. Image: @safootclassics/X After seven goals and eight assists in 95 games for Amakhosi, the Soweto giants have said goodbye to the player known as 'Yusie.' Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana winger: What happened? 'Midfielder, Yusuf Maart has left Amakhosi to join newly-promoted Austrian Football Bundesliga outfit, SV Ried,' Kaizer Chiefs said. 'The 29-year-old joined Chiefs from Sekhukhune United in July 2022, making his debut away to Royal AM the following month, and featured in 95 matches in the Gold & Black in all competitions, scoring seven times, including the winning goal in last season's Nedbank Cup Final. 'The erstwhile skipper also weighed in with eight assists in his three seasons at Naturena. The Club appreciates Maart's contribution to Kaizer Chiefs and wishes him well in this new chapter in his career,' the club concluded. 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
a day ago
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs to make a big annnoucement
Kaizer Chiefs have gone deep into the 2025/26 pre-season with big ambitions, but there's expected confirmation on the future of captain Yusuf Maart. All signs now point to an announcement that could signal a major change in leadership and coach Nasreddine Nabi's starting line-up. Maart has been noticeably absent from the pre-season training camp in the Netherlands. Sources close to the player have said discussions with Austria's SV Ried are all but concluded, with the Kaizer Chiefs star doing his medical test in Austria on Sunday. Kaizer Chiefs lose business relationship with PSL club Yusuf Maart goes home with the Man of the Match award after the Nedbank Cup final against Orlando Pirates. Image: @safootclassics/X The announcement is on the cards and will mark a significant turning point for the Kaizer Chiefs. Maart had been more than just a captain; he was a warrior who was unaffected by bizarre hostility from his own fans. Kaizer Chiefs awaiting multi-million bank notification this week The Atlantis-born midfielder, formerly with Cape Umoya, Orlando Pirates, and Sekhukhune United, was the team's heartbeat as an all-action central midfielder. In the meantime, the club has signed a replacement in Siphesihle Ndlovu, while Azam FC's Feisal Salum is also expected to arrive once the Maart sale has been sealed. 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
a day ago
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs awaiting multi-million bank notification this week
Kaizer Chiefs are currently waiting to receive an estimated R15 million payment from SV Ried for the sale of midfielder Yusuf Maart. Once cleared, the funds will significantly boost the club's transfer budget for the upcoming season, particularly for the marquee signing of Feisal Salum from Azam FC in Tanzania. As reported in the past week, the 29-year-old Maart arrived in Ried im Innkreis last weekend before taking his medical test on Sunday. Transfer deals score: Orlando Pirates 11-6 Kaizer Chiefs Yusuf Maart goes home with the Man of the Match award after the Nedbank Cup final against Orlando Pirates. Image: @safootclassics/X The Atlantis-born midfielder, formerly with Cape Umoya, Orlando Pirates and Sekhukhune United, will leave Mzansi after 130 top-flight games, which include 10 goals and 10 assists. Official: Orlando Pirates have signed a new team (11 players) Despite his Kaizer Chiefs deal expiring on 30 June 2025, the midfield maestro and Amakhosi activated the two-year extension option that was available on the contract. According to local reports, the Maart deal is expected to cost Ried at least R15 million. Related reports revealed that Kaizer Chiefs previously tabled two rejected offers which did not meet Azam's valuation. Permitting the Maart funds to arrive this week will firm up Amakhosi's third bid. Management believes securing Salum would significantly strengthen the engine room, adding both a direct goal threat and creative spark. Azam FC's media officer, Thabit Zacharia, recently provided insight into the pricing: 'If a team makes an offer that meets our expectations, we won't stand in his way,' he said, adding that Salum is well-paid and under contract for another 17 months. This statement made clear that Azam is open to a deal, but only if the financial terms are met. 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.
