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The South African
7 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs - Full list: EIGHT players released
Kaizer Chiefs have released a total of EIGHT players so far. Kaizer Chiefs have been one of the busiest teams in the PSL transfer window. Let's take a look at all of their player departures. Ranga Chivaviro Njabulo Blom Sabelo Radebe Edmilson Dove Mduduzi Mdantsane Yusuf Maart Bongani Sam Tebogo Potsane Chivaviro's became the first player to leave Amakhosi. Thereafter, fan-favourites Blom and Radebe were released. Dove and Mdantsane became Chiefs' fourth and fifth departures. Then, Maart jetted off to Austria to join SV Reid. Shortly afterwards, Chiefs confirmed the departures of Sam and Potsane. So, EIGHT players have officially been released by Amakhosi. However, they are not done with squad cuts just yet. These players worth over R13 million are set to leave Chiefs next. This R6 million Chiefs midfielder is on his way out. Furthermore, this R7-million international is also heading out of Naturena. Chiefs have a new captain set to lead them into the new era. Meanwhile, Amakhosi were spotted with a new coach on the sidelines. Interestingly, Chiefs management are unhappy over Nasreddine Nabi and they are set to hold key talks over his future – here is the latest. Furthermore, Chiefs have completed 18 deals. Amakhosi have 10 new players – SIX signings and FOUR players have been promoted. These THREE players from PSL rivals are close to joining Chiefs. However, what goes up must come down. So, with more signings lined up, there will be more departures. These Chiefs players are heading out of Naturena. 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
20-07-2025
- Sport
- The South African
FIVE Kaizer Chiefs' transfer targets that got away
Kaizer Chiefs have been linked to many quality players over the years, but they have often missed out on signing them. Amakhosi have struggled to finish in the top eight of the Betway Premiership for two consecutive seasons, despite bringing in nearly 20 players since 2023. Last season, the Glamour Boys signed ten new players, but only three of them stood out among the rest. Over the past three years, Kaizer Chiefs have been connected with some of the best players in the PSL and across Africa. Here, we highlight five notable players who were on Amakhosi's radar but were never signed for various reasons. Fiston Mayele Mayele is undoubtedly one of the top five best strikers in Africa today. The 30-year-old Congolese player helped Pyramids win the CAF Champions League for the first time. In 2023, Amakhosi were advised to pursue this talented striker, but they opted instead for Ranga Chivaviro. If the Chiefs management had listened, they could have secured one of Africa's deadliest strikers. Oswin Appollis The Bafana Bafana winger was heavily linked to Amakhosi but surprisingly joined rivals Orlando Pirates earlier this month. Kaizer Chiefs boss Kaizer Motaung Jr. admitted last year that the club held talks with Polokwane City's chairman, Johnny Mogaladi, regarding the winger. Khanyiso Mayo Mayo has been linked with Amakhosi since 2022 but missed out on a transfer last year after an offer from Algerian giants arrived just hours before Kaizer Chiefs could act. With only one striker signed for the season, some fans believe the club needs to invest heavily in a prolific forward. Elias Mokwana Mokwana has always been on Amakhosi's radar, but Esperance moved quickly to secure him after the speedy winger impressed at the Africa Cup of Nations last year. Fawaaz Basadien Basadien is currently regarded as the best left-back in the country. Kaizer Chiefs attempted to sign the 28-year-old defender, but their offer was considered too low by Stellenbosch. It seems Amakhosi gave up easily and instead chose to purchase Bradley Cross from Golden Arrows. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
15-07-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs (Departures): 7 OUT, say goodbye to FIVE more?
A dozen exits lined up at Kaizer Chiefs. SEVEN have already been decided. FIVE more are heading out. Kaizer Chiefs have already released SEVEN players. Meanwhile, a few more departures are set to be announced with several stars heading out of Naturena. Chiefs have cut SEVEN players from their playing squad. To date, Ranga Chivaviro, Sabelo Radebe, Njabulo Blom, Edmilson Dove and Mduduzi Mdantsane's departures have been announced. Meanwhile, Yusuf Maart is heading to SV reid. Whilst, Chiefs have decided to mutually part ways with this R6-million midfielder. Therefore, a total of seven player departures have already been decided. Maarts departure will be announced soon with Chiefs set to appoint a new captain to join their new coaches. What goes up, must come down. With so many Chiefs player departures lined up, rest assured there will be many replacements signed too. To date, Amakhosi have signed six players. Flavio Silva, Nkanyiso Shinga, Ethan Chislett, Paseka Mako Thabiso Monyane and Siphesihle Ndlovu. Meanwhile, several more transfer targets from Bafana Bafana, Mamelodi Sundowns, PSL rivals and African giants are linked to Chiefs. Several big-name transfer targets have come up such as Stanley Nwabili, Neo Maema, Percy Tau and Fiston Mayele. However, Chiefs missed out on Oswin Appollis, Sipho Mbule and Tshepang Moremi to rivals, Orlando Pirates. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
09-07-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates
Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates continue to trim their squads ahead of the 2025/25 PSL season. Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates have released 10 players so far with more departures expected. So, Amakhosi have released FIVE stars. Meanwhile, the Bucs have parted ways with FIVE players too. Ranga Chivaviro Sabelo Radebe Njabulo Blom Edmilson Dove Mduduzi Mdantsane Innocent Maela Miguel Timm Thabiso Monyane Paseka Mako Ndabiyethethwa Ndlondlo Initially, Chivaviro was released by Chiefs. Thereafter, fan-favourites Radebe and Blom were let go. More recently, Dove and Mdantsane parted ways with Amakhosi. However, they are far from done with trimming their squad. So, fans can expect several more player more players to make way before the end of the PSL transfer window. Fiacre Ntwari, Edson Castillo, George Matlou, Tebogo Potsane, Bongani Sam and Yusuf Maart are all facing probably departures out of Naturena. Maart is heading for Europe where he will join Austrian side, SV Reid. Meaning, Nasreddine Nabi and Amakhosi will be appointing a new Chiefs captain. To date, Maela, Timm, Mako, Monyane and Ndlondlo have all been released by Pirates. However, more player exits are on the cards. Most noticeably, Bucs superstar Monnapule Saleng. 'Orlando Pirates are in advanced discussions to loan out winger Monnapule Saleng to their Betway Premiership rivals,' SABCSport stated. Meanwhile, Katlego Otladisa, Siphelo Baloni and 'Gilberto' all face proably departures, as reported on The South African. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
08-07-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Picture: Kaizer Chiefs youngster given famous jersey number?
Kaizer Chiefs are hard at work in the Netherlands having recently touched down in the European country. Chiefs are expected to spend close to three weeks in the country, as they step up their 2025/26 season preparations. While in the Netherlands, Chiefs will be testing themselves against Dutch opposition in some friendly matches. Furthermore, their jam-packed schedule will see them play against some high profile top flight clubs as they sharpen up for the new campaign. In a schedule released by the club, they confirmed overall fixtures against the likes of Vitesse, FC Utrecht, NEC Nijmegen, PEC Zwolle and FC Twente. The first of those games will be against Vitesse. On Monday, Chiefs announced full details of their game against Vitesse, informing fans on a time and where to watch. 'Kaizer Chiefs will play their first pre-season training match against Dutch first division side Vitesse on Tuesday, 8 July. Kick-off will be at 19:00. The match will take place at Sportpark Driel in Driel. For soccer fans, including South Africans living in Holland or elsewhere in Europe, who would like to attend Kaizer Chiefs' training game, tickets can be bought online: When tickets are still available, they will be sold as well at Sportpark Driel. The entrance fee will cost 10 Euro per person, while kids until the age of 16 will pay only 5 Euro. Sportpark Driel will be open from 18:00. The match will be streamed live on the Kaizer Chiefs YouTube Channel.' Wrote the club website . The game could also see one Chiefs youngster debuting a new jersey number. Mduduzi Shabalala has recently been spotted wearing the famous jersey number seven. This after it was vacated by the released Ranga Chivaviro. It's a jersey that was made famous by the club owner Kaizer Motaung Snr during his playing days. It looks as if Shabalala will be the next one to try build a legacy with the jersey number seven. Has he officially moved away from his pervious number 42? Chiefs fans do you think he has done enough and deserves the famous jersey? 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.
