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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 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
4 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
OFFICIAL: Kaizer Chiefs ditch academy star, now free-agent!
Kaizer Chiefs revealed the releasing of long-serving star Sabelo Radebe, who recently returned after a tumultuous loan spell from Richards Bay, amassing a measly two appearances. Their statement reads as follows: Kaizer Chiefs have officially 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. Kaizer Chiefs boss Nasreddine Nabi has made it clear that his future at the club revolves around whether management will allow him to sign an array of players. 'I wouldn't be honest if say that I'm gonna stay if the club doesn't allow me to get all the tools to succeed next season because they have promised, and myself, I have promised the fans that I want to build a successful team that will compete in every competition to win trophies.' 'That's the condition for me to stay [at Kaizer Chiefs] because I don't feel that I want to go through what I went through this season.' 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
4 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs say GOODBYE to midfielder: SIX others to follow?
Betway Premiership giants Kaizer Chiefs have started to announce player exits ahead of a highly pressured transfer window. On Thursday, the club known as Amakhosi said goodbye to the 25-year-old midfielder Sabelo Radebe. The player known as 'Bibo' made only 18 appearances for Kaizer Chiefs across three seasons and only two on loan at Richards Bay FC this season. Meanwhile, the club is expected to release five more players: George Matlou, Ranga Chivaviro, Fiacre Ntwari, Mduduzi Mdantsane, Tashreeq Morris and Tebogo Potsane, all due to limited impact in coach Nasreddine Nabi's team last season. Good news for Kaizer Chiefs? Cape Town Spurs' neighbours, Stellenbosch FC, are seemingly skipping the chance to sign Asanele Velebayi. Asanele Velebayi playing for Cape Town Spurs at the Athlone Stadium. Image: IOL Cape Town Spurs are set to be relegated to South Africa's third division after finishing 15th in the Motsepe Foundation Championship. The club's talented youngsters, including the 22-year-old Kaizer Chiefs target Asanele Velebayi, have duly attracted interest. Western Cape giants, Stellenbosch FC, who have signed the likes of Ashley Cupido, Chumani Butsaka, Siviwe Nkwali and Faiz Abrahams from the same club, are reportedly keen on signing Luke Baartman. But what about the club's best talent Velebayi? – Read the full story here. WHAT DO YOU EXPECT FROM KAIZER CHIEFS IN THE LOOMING TRANSFER WINDOW? 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
5 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
OFFICIAL: Kaizer Chiefs release long-serving local lad
Kaizer Chiefs have released 25-year-old midfielder Sabelo Radebe. The club has released a statement regarding the release of Sabelo Radebe. He got his first taste of senior football at the club in 2017-2028. He only had two Betway Premiership outings this season. He's only notched a total of 18 appearances for Chiefs. 'Radebe, now 25, joined Amakhosi as a teenager. He 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 statement read. '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.' According to FARPost, Chiefs' PSL rivals Stellenbosch won't be pursuing Asanele Velebayi as they already have a winger of a similar profile in the shape of Langelihle Phili. Velebayi's Cape Town Spurs side have been relegated to South Africa's third tier following a 15th-place finish in the Motsepe Foundation Championship. Click for the story THREE key areas for Chiefs to improve Kaizer Chiefs release Radebe. Image: FARPost 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.
