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The Citizen
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
Blom leaves Kaizer Chiefs as squad overhaul begins
Chiefs are expected to announce more player departures as the squad overhaul continues ahead of the upcoming season. Njabulo Blom will return to the US after his loan spell with Kaizer Chiefs. Photo: Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix Kaizer Chiefs have announced that Njabulo Blom will return to his parent club, St. Louis City SC, in the United States of America after completing his loan spell with Amakhosi. Blom rejoined Chiefs at the beginning of September 2024 'under an agreement to spend a season at his boyhood club in the Betway Premiership'. ALSO READ: Bafana's Broos – I can't select Chiefs players 'After donning the famous Gold & Black jersey for the second time in his career, the Dobsonville-born player departs Amakhosi with a Nedbank Cup gold medal. And we wish him all the best in Major League Soccer (MLS),' read a statement from Chiefs. Chiefs also release Radebe Blom becomes the second player to leave Amakhosi after the club announced on Thursday that they had parted ways with attacking midfielder Sabelo 'Bibo' Radebe. 'Radebe, now 25, joined Amakhosi as a teenager and progressed through the junior ranks in the Kaizer Chiefs Youth Development Academy before moving up to the reserve team in the 2017/18 season. 'He signed after earning a spot in the senior team in the 2020/21 season, following an impressive performance in the DStv Diski Challenge. 'Last season, he had a one year loan spell at KwaZulu-Natal based, Richards Bay FC. We wish 'Bibo' all the best in his future endeavours,' read the club statement. More players on the chopping block Chiefs are expected to announce more player departures as they continue the squad overhaul ahead of the upcoming season. Mduduzi Mdantsane and Donay Jansen, who pent last season out on loan, are also unlikely to feature in Nasreddine Nabi's plans for the 2025/26 campaign. ALSO READ: AmaZulu release Bafana Bafana goalkeeper – report Other players who are reportedly not on Nabi's plans are Edmilson Dove, Edson Castillo, Samkelo Zwane, Happy Mashiane, George Matlou and Tebogo Potsane. European clubs are said to have shown interest from goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari.
The South African
3 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
Breaking: Kaizer Chiefs release TWO players
Kaizer Chiefs have announced the departure of two players. The two players set to leave are Njabulo Blom and Sabelo Radebe. The club announced the departures on Friday however, more players are expected to leave Amakhosi in the coming weeks. 'After completing his loan spell with Kaizer Chiefs, Njabulo Blom will return to his parent club, St. Louis City SC, in the United States of America. Blom rejoined the Amakhosi at the beginning of September 2024 under an agreement to spend a season at his boyhood Club in the Betway Premiership,' the club said in a statement. 'After donning the famous Gold & Black jersey for the second time in his career, the Dobsonville-born player departs Amakhosi with a Nedbank Cup gold medal, and we wish him all the best in Major League Soccer (MLS).' Blom rejoined Kaizer Chiefs this season on loan but only played 19 league matches, which most he featured from the bench. Another player released is Sabelo Radebe after featuring less than 20 times for Amakhosi in five years. 'Radebe, now 25, joined Amakhosi as a teenager and progressed through the junior ranks in the Kaizer Chiefs Youth Development Academy before moving up to the reserve team in the 2017/18 season,' the club said. He signed after earning a spot in the senior team in the 2020/21 season, following an impressive performance in the DStv Diski Challenge. 'Last season, he had a one year loan spell at KwaZulu-Natal based, Richards Bay FC. We wish 'Bibo' all the best in his future endeavours,' Kaizer Chiefs said in a statement. 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
3 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs confirm fourth exit as R19 million star departs
The changes are coming in thick and fast at Kaizer Chiefs FC following the conclusion of their 2024/25 campaign. This comes after a rather disappointing season. Despite lifting a trophy for the first time in over a decade, the Glamour Boys once again finished outside of the league's top-eight. Tunisian tactician Nasreddine Nabi arrived with high expectations at the beginning of the season. Fast forward 10-months later and things haven't exactly gone according to plan. Now, a host of changes are expected to take place before next season gets underway! READ MORE • Orlando Pirates take contrasting decisions on two struggling stars! READ MORE • Kaizer Chiefs set to miss out on TWO star PSL transfer targets! Njabulo Blom returned to Kaizer Chiefs on a loan deal from parent MLS club St Louis City FC. The Amakhosi academy graduate made 19 appearances for the club and was expected to stay on for next season. Now, the club have confirmed that Blom won't be staying on. 'After completing his loan spell with Kaizer Chiefs, Njabulo Blom will return to his parent club, St. Louis City SC, in the United States of America,' an official club statement read. 'After donning the famous Gold & Black jersey for the second time in his career, the Dobsonville-born player departs Amakhosi with a Nedbank Cup gold medal, and we wish him all the best in Major League Soccer (MLS).' Midfielder Sabelo Radebe was also released while reserve team stars Ntandoyenkosi Nkosi and Siphesihle Tati have also left the club. READ MORE • African goal-machine offered to BOTH Kaizer Chiefs and Pirates! Let us know by clicking on the comment tab below this article or by emailing info@ or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. You can also follow @ TheSAnews on X and The South African on Facebook for the latest news.
