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The South African
2 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs transfer news: Four players axed
Kaizer Chiefs transfer news is here, as they wasted no time in launching their squad overhaul ahead of the 2025/2026 season. Confirming that plans to refresh their playing personnel are already well underway. The Soweto giants, fresh off a historic end to their campaign, have parted ways with four players. Njabulo Blom, Sabelo Radebe, and the DStv Diski Challenge duo of Siphesihle Tati and Ntandoyenkosi Nkosi. Both senior and reserve sides ended the 2024/2025 season in style. The senior team ended their decade-long silverware drought by lifting the Nedbank Cup, while the reserve squad made history by winning the DDC title during the competition's 10th anniversary. This double success has set the perfect stage for a strategic squad shake-up. As the club prepares to build on its winning momentum. In a statement released via the club's official channels. Kaizer Chiefs acknowledged that the winds of change are blowing through Naturena. 'As the 2024/2025 season concludes, the Club is preparing for changes. Which is our usual routine at the end of each campaign,' the club announced. The message also took aim at the rumour mill, urging supporters to rely only on verified updates. 'While there is a lot of speculation and unverified information circulating. We encourage all Kaizer Chiefs supporters to stay tuned to our official platforms for authentic updates.' 'We will share information as soon as we are ready to communicate and the relevant paperwork is complete.' 'Looking forward to a good season ahead. We would like to once again THANK the Amakhosi Faithful for your love and support!' With the transfer window fast approaching, all eyes will be on the Glamour Boys to see who they bring in to reinforce the squad. Supporters can expect a flurry of activity in the coming weeks. As the club gears up for a fresh assault on domestic and continental honours. Kaizer Chiefs make headlines with transfer news that signals clear intent, the rebuild is underway, and no one's place is safe. Do you think next season is the campaign the league is lifted? 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
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.
The South African
24-04-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs make bold move to secure midfield star
Kaizer Chiefs make bold move to secure midfield star beyond the current season. Amakhosi are pulling out all the stops to secure the long-term future of Njabulo Blom, with the club reportedly offering a multi-year deal to keep the utility player at Naturena beyond his current loan spell. Blom's loan stint officially ends on June 30, but a source confirms that Chiefs are already deep in talks to finalize a permanent transfer for the 25-year-old South African, who is currently on loan from Major League Soccer (MLS) club St. Louis City SC. Amakhosi have presented Blom with a proposed contract that runs until June 2027, including an optional extension that could keep him at the club until 2028. The intention is clear. Chiefs don't want to lose a player they believe is crucial to their midfield plans. 'As for wanting him to stay after his loan is over, that is as good as done. Now the issue will be the new contract and that's what is believed that the club has offered him a two-year deal already. We know that the team doesn't want to lose him and hence the two-year proposal which could run until June 2027. But I believe it has a one-year option as well. So they are working on that now,' the source revealed. The move back to Chiefs seems to align with Blom's personal goals as well. He has reportedly found happiness at Naturena and is said to be open to a permanent return due to limited game time at St. Louis SC following the departure of former coach Bradley Carnell. 'When Bradley Carnell was still the coach, Njabulo enjoyed his football there but after Carnell's departure things changed and that's why they loaned him out. And now he is happy at Chiefs and at home, that's why he apparently also wants to stay at Chiefs. So the two-year offer could be the right choice for both club and player at this point.' Since rejoining Kaizer Chiefs, Blom has made 19 appearances across all competitions this season, reminding fans and club officials why he remains such a valued asset. Having debuted for Chiefs in 2019, his experience and versatility have been vital in the midfield. If all goes according to plan, Blom could soon call Naturena home once again—this time on a long-term basis. Stay tuned with The South African as Kaizer Chiefs make bold move to secure midfield star. Is signing Njabulo Blom permanently a good deal? 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.
