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The South African
29-07-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs transfers: Baartman, Mdu Shabalala, new keeper?
Today's Kaizer Chiefs transfer wrap looks at what the future might hold for young winger Mduduzi Shabalala. 21-year-old winger Shabalala wasn't an automatic pick in the side last season after a promising start. Could Chiefs sell the player and find new solutions in the PSL? The Kaizer Chiefs striker curse Only a bold man would predict that Mduduzi Shabalala will leave Chiefs in the winter, but his long-term prospects don't look great. The writing isn't on the wall yet, however, and it's up to the player to prove how much he wants to become a legend at the club. If big offers come in from any of the wealthy clubs in South Africa, or better yet, abroad, Chiefs might have to seriously consider them. The money could go towards two or even three new young prospects playing in South Africa. Click for the story Mdu or Die in action. Image: @kaizerchiefs / X Chiefs believed that targets Luke Baartman and Asanele Velebayi were no longer contractually tied to the Mother City outfit Cape Town Spurs. This, after Spurs' relegation from the Motsepe Foundation Championship to the amateur ABC Motsepe League. Spurs are contesting Chiefs' claims in court. 22-year-old winger Velebayi made 23 appearances in the 2023-2024 Betway Premiership season. Striker Baartman, still just 19, made nine league appearances in the same season, scoring twice. Click for the story According to Siseko Gwegwe, Chiefs are looking to part ways with Fiacre Ntwari and replace him with Sekhukhune's Renaldo Leaner. 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
29-07-2025
- Sport
- The South African
OPINION: Why Kaizer Chiefs should sell Mdu Shabalala
Kaizer Chiefs star Mduduzi Shabalala is undoubtedly a favourite with the fans. However, the club may need to consider selling. The 21-year-old has been frustratingly inconsistent since becoming a key player in the starting XI. Should Chiefs be looking to attract foreign wealthy suitors? The Chiefs striker curse At the start of the 2024-2025 season, Mdu Shabalala was a critical component in the Chiefs' side, operating from the number 10 role. His output was healthy, too. However, that has dwindled dramatically. In 27 league appearances, he only got four goals and an assist. Kaizer Chiefs transfers: Three youngsters with mixed futures Only a bold man would predict that Mduduzi Shabalala will leave Chiefs in the winter, but his long-term prospects don't look great. The writing isn't on the wall yet, however, and it's up to the player to prove how much he wants to become a legend at the club. If big offers come in from any of the wealthy clubs in South Africa, or better yet, abroad, Chiefs might have to seriously consider them. The money could go towards two or even three new young prospects playing in South Africa. Finally, some good news for Kaizer Chiefs fans Mduduzi Shabalala of Kaizer Chiefs. Image: Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix 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
25-07-2025
- Sport
- The South African
THREE Kaizer Chiefs youngsters under the transfer microscope
Kaizer Chiefs are spending freely before the Betway Premiership season. This means a lot of players need to pull their socks up. Mduduzi Shabalala started the 2024-2025 season encouragingly but fell off as the climax approached. Samkelo Zwane's future is also unclear, with the club pursuing holding midfielders in the market. Finally, some good news for Kaizer Chiefs fans Let the 'Mayele to Kaizer Chiefs' nonsense be a lesson to us all At the start of 2024-2025, Mdu Shabalala was a critical component in the Chiefs side, operating from the number 10 role. His output was healthy, too. However, that dwindled dramatically. After 27 league appearances, he scored four goals and claimed a solitary assist. He was limited to a substitute's cameo in Chiefs' Nedbank Cup win over Orlando Pirates. Only a bold man would predict that Mduduzi Shabalala will leave Chiefs in the winter, but his long-term prospects don't look great. The writing isn't on the wall yet, however, and it's up to the player to prove how much he wants to become a legend at the club. Pitso's son heads to Italy Mfundo 'Obrigado' Vilakazi is still only 19, so time is on his side, but a player of his talent needs to start more games, more often. If Gaston Sirino is slowly phased out of the side, then Vilakazi's route to the first team could be clearer. Meanwhile, stylish 23-year-old holding midfielder Samkelo Zwane might need to look elsewhere for opportunities. Thabo Cele and Sibongiseni Mthethwa are the likely starting pair in midfield, but Siphesihle Ndlovu's arrival and rumours of a move for Lebogang Phiri will have Zwane sweating. 'Chiefs will still finish ninth with their new signings' Chiefs star swaps 95,000 fans for 7,500-seater stadium Kaizer Chiefs youngster Samkelo Zwane could be heading on loan. Image: 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
10-07-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs news: Mduduzi Shabalala and Kgaogelo Sekgota
Kaizer Chiefs supporters anticipate that the 21-year-old Mduduzi Shabalala will enjoy his best season when the Betway Premiership kicks off in August. The Soweto-born star will mark his third senior season since he debuted in May 2022 against Swallows FC. After 77 appearances for Kaizer Chiefs wearing the number 42 jersey, it seems Shabalala has taken a newly available iconic digit. 10 Kaizer Chiefs strikers in five years Kaizer Chiefs attacking midfielder Mduduzi Shabalala trains in the Netherlands. Image: kcofficial/Instagram Following the departure of Ranga Chivaviro with nine goals and one assists in 45 matches, the number seven jersey is up for takes… Full story here. Orlando Pirates saying goodbye to popular striker? Most Kaizer Chiefs fans still remember Kgaogelo Sekgota. It was only in 2023 when the 28-year-old winger left Amakhosi after two assists in 48 appearances. The Polokwane-born attacker followed that with short stints at Stellenbosch FC and Magesi FC in the Betway Premiership, before the move to Upington City in the Motsepe Foundation Championship. The Northern Cape-based club has confirmed that the former Kaizer Chiefs winger is struggling with drug addiction… Full story here. 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 Citizen
08-07-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Shabalala lauds ‘healthy competition' in Chiefs camp
'All players are fighting for a position in the first team. It's a fiery, but healthy competition,' said the Chiefs attacking midfielder. Mduduzi Shabalala wants Kaizer Chiefs to improve their finishing next season. Picture: Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix Kaizer Chiefs attacking midfielder Mduduzi Shabalala says there is a spirited battle going on for first team places in Amakhosi's pre-season camp in the Netherlands. ALSO READ: Chiefs comfirm women's team partner Chiefs arrived in the Netherlands on Friday and will play their first training match against Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem on Tuesday at Sportpark Driel. Chiefs new signings on display? The game will be streamed live on Chiefs' YouTube channel. Kick off is 7pm SA time. Some of Chiefs' new signings could well be on display – Amakhosi have already signed defenders Paseka Mako, Thabiso Monyana and Nkanyiso Shinga, midfielders Ethan Chislett and Siphesihle Ndlovo, and striker Flavio Silva ahead of the new campaign. 'So far so good,' Shabalala told the Chiefs website. 'All players are fighting for a position in the first team. It's a fiery, but healthy competition. 'With regard to the training matches in the Netherlands – we are here to learn. It's not so much about the result. We want to take all these learning experiences with us back to South Africa. 'For sure, we will compete in our training matches, but more importantly, to get better as a team. That's our objective.' Shabalala had a mixed 2024/25 season with Chiefs. He had a fine start under Nasreddine Nabi but faded as the campaign wore on. Shabalala did, however, play a key role off the bench as Chiefs beat Pirates 2-1 to lift the Nedbank Cup on May 10. 'We need to concentrate more on our finishing' Chiefs ended up finishing in 10th place in the Betway Premiership, missing out for a second season in a row on a place in the MTN8. 'I started the season well,' added Shabalala. ALSO READ: SuperSport coach joins Orlando Pirates 'But I didn't finish on a high note. As a team, we learnt that we need to manage ourselves better and we need to concentrate more on our finishing. Doubtlessly, we definitely want to win more of our home games next season to be able to compete for top positions on the league table.'
