Latest news with #Mayambela
The South African
3 hours ago
- Sport
- The South African
Bafana Bafana star wants to return to SA for Kaizer Chiefs ONLY!
Kaizer Chiefs may have been struggling in the recent past but it does not look their pull is suffering. Chiefs have failed to qualify for the MTN8 two consecutive seasons but the club still seems attractive. To be fair, the previous campaign was also significant in the sense that they finally broke their 10-year trophy drought. They did this by beating arch rivals Orlando Pirates in the Nedbank Cup. An impressive run in that competition saw Chiefs beat the Betway Premiership top three. Stellenbosch FC and Mamelodi Sundowns were the other victims of the run in that has earned them CAF Confederation Cup football. Competing on the African continent will give Chiefs an extra layer of attraction to players outside South African boarders. Amakhosi will be looking to make sure they use this to their best ability. They have been given an opportunity to do so immediately it seems. This as iDiski Times reports that Bafana Bafana International Mihlali Mayambela wants to come back to country to become a glamour boy. ' Aris Limassol and Bafana Bafana winger Mihlali Mayambela is open to a PSL move with Kaizer Chiefs believed to be his preferred team of choice. He has one year left on his contract with Limassol and the former Djurgårdens IF speedy winger has been linked in the past with a return home and play in the PSL, but a dream move back to the Chiefs is what could trigger him.' Wrote the publication. Mayambela has spent nine years of his career abroad. Although he has never played in South Africa, he has roots at Chiefs having played for their youth development side in the past. The winger was part of the Bafana side that won the bronze medal at the last AFCON. His trickery and speed on the wing would certainly add value and quality to the Amakhosi side should they decide to sign him. Chiefs fans, would you like to see Mayambela sign for your club ahead of next season? Let us know by clicking on the comment tab. Or by emailing info@ or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. You can also follow @TheSAnews on X and The South African on Facebook for the latest news.
The South African
20 hours ago
- Sport
- The South African
Bafana star says 'come and get me' to Kaizer Chiefs
Kaizer Chiefs will leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of prolific attackers. Is this Europe-based Bafana star a target? Mihlali Mayambela plies his trade for Aris Limassol in Cyprus but is open to a return to South Africa. According to iDiski Times, 28-year-old wide attacker Mihlali Mayambela is open to a return to South Africa. The brother of former Orlando Pirates playmaker Mark Mayambela has spent the last nine-and-a-half years in Europe. That's included stints in Sweden, Portugal and Cyprus. He also has 16 caps for South Africa. This season, Mayambela has four goals and five assists from 23 appearances in the Cypriot top flight. 'Aris Limassol and Bafana Bafana winger Mihlali Mayambela is open to a PSL move with Kaizer Chiefs, who are believed to be his preferred team of choice,' the report said. 'Following nine years in Europe, with Mayambela playing in different countries such as Sweden, Portugal, Israel, and currently in Cyprus, the Cape Town-born winger is open to returning home, with his preferred destination being a return to his development team, Kaizer Chiefs with Limassol is understood be willing to listen to offers.' Would you like Chiefs to make a move for Mayambela? Let us know by leaving a comment below or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Also, 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
Bafana Bafana winger to Kaizer Chiefs?
Kaizer Chiefs are linked with another high-profile winger. He is Mihlali Mayambela, who plays for Aris Limassol and Bafana Bafana. New reports say the 28-year-old is setting his sights on returning to South Africa since moving to Europe as a teenager nine years ago. According to iDiski Times' Sinethemba Makonco, Mayambela is keen on playing for Kaizer Chiefs, a team he represented at under-15 level. Confirmed: Orlando Pirates to announce new player Mihlali Mayambela in action for Aris Limassol in Cyprus. Image: samsonmayambela/Instragram Another Orlando Pirates player to Kaizer Chiefs? 'Aris Limassol and Bafana Bafana winger Mihlali Mayambela is open to a PSL move with Kaizer Chiefs, who are believed to be his preferred team of choice,' the report said. Before moving to Sweden's Djurgården aged 18, Mayambela played professional football in the Motsepe Foundation Championship with Cape Town All Stars. The former Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates development player became a journeyman abroad via countries like Portugal, Israel and Cyprus in the Middle East. 'Following nine years in Europe, with Mayambela playing in different countries such as Sweden, Portugal, Israel, and currently in Cyprus, the Cape Town-born winger is open to returning home, with his preferred destination being a return to his development team, Kaizer Chiefs with Limassol is understood be willing to listen to offers. In Cyprus, with Limassol during the 2024/25 season, Mayambela played 23 times with four goals and five assists. 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.
TimesLIVE
24-04-2025
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
Mark Mayambela: ‘I wanted to play for Kaizer Chiefs because of Scara Ngobese'
It comes as no surprise that Mark Mayambela idolised the late Kaizer Chief midfield star Emmanuel "Scara" Ngobese. To put it bluntly, they were cut from the same cloth as stylish midfielders with a penchant for silky skills and sometimes showboating that divides South African football supporters. They thrilled fans by showcasing their outrageous skills on the ball and Mayambela says he wanted to play for Chiefs to follow in the footsteps of Ngobese. After making his name at Bloemfontein Cetlic, in a nomadic career that spanned more than 15 years and seven professional clubs, most notably Mayambela instead turned out for Chiefs' arch-rivals, Orlando Pirates. 'I would have loved to play for Chiefs because I was a supporter. Scara played for Chiefs and I also wanted to play for Chiefs and I almost went to Naturena,' said Mayambela, who is now coaching in the junior structures of Cape Town City. 'I was chatting about it with [former Amakhosi] coach Muhsin Ertugral the other day and he was saying, 'There was this other season where I wanted you at Chiefs but it didn't happen'.' Mayambela said he enjoyed playing professional football with and against some of the best players. 'I had a lovely time in football, I met some incredible people, I played with some incredible players. Some of those players I don't think we are going to see them soon in terms of talent. 'Players like Andile Jali, who bossed the midfield with confidence and his chest high - you don't see these players anymore. These days they just kick the ball away and they don't want pressure. 'Jali would walk into the midfield with the ball and no one would come close to him. He was like a lion walking on the park. "There were players like Teko Modise with control and first touch, playing with joy and swag. 'Players like Katlego Mashego, who would finish with the left or right foot, beautiful players. Players like Robyn Johannes and the late Senzo Meyiwa.' Mayambela's career was colourful on and off the field and and he has no regrets. 'You can say maybe I could have done this or that better; for sure maybe there are things that I could have done better. I didn't do those things better because God wanted this path for me. 'I am really grateful to football and I owe everything to it for what it has done for me and what it is doing for my brother, but to be honest I have no regrets.'
