Soweto club Kaizer Chiefs have finally commented on the future of their head coach, Nasreddine Nabi. The two parties are on the brink of a separation, and Chiefs have confirmed they are in discussions over his future, with about 10 months remaining on their contract. “Kaizer Chiefs confirms that Head Coach Nasreddine Nabi is currently not with the team as discussions between the club and the coach remain ongoing. The matter is internal in nature and is being addressed through…

South African striker Khanyisa Mayo arrived home on Friday to conclude his move to Kaizer Chiefs. Mayo, 27, joins Kaizer Chiefs on a one-year loan deal from Algerian club CR Belouizdad. Amakhosi have an option to make it permanent at the end of this season. The Mthatha-born forward returns home after a frustrating spell in North Africa, where he featured in 41 games over a single season but was deemed surplus to requirements by Belouizdad head coach Sead Ramovic. He…

Kaizer Chiefs have made another top signing to bolster their squad. Amakhosi confirmed on Friday evening that they have brought back Khanyisa Mayo, who was deemed surplus to requirements by Algerian club, CR Belouizdad. The 27-year-old is looking forward to coming home and becoming a Glamour Boy. “Hello Amakhosi nation, this is Khanyisa Mayo,” said the striker in a video shared by the club. “I’m very excited to tell you that I’ll be coming home to be a part of…

Kaizer Chiefs have made their 10th signing in the form of midfielder Lebohang Maboe. The 30-year-old is not new to Chiefs having played for the club’s junior teams years ago. “Maboe, who was part of the club’s youth development academy during his teenage years, returns to Naturena after stints with SuperSport United, Mamelodi Sundowns, and Maritzburg United,” stated Chiefs. “Over the course of his distinguished career in the Premier Soccer League, he has collected several trophies and accolades. The attacking…

Kaizer Chiefs sporting director Kaizer Motaung Junior says the club cannot wait to see new signing Luke Baartman in action. The 19-year-old has been added to the squad on a free transfer. African Times reported earlier on Tuesday that Baartman was declared a free agent by the Premier Soccer League dispute resolution chamber (DRC), in the matter involving his former club Cape Town Spurs. Baartman claimed he should be freed since his “professional contract” with Spurs was now “invalid” because…

Kaizer Chiefs-bound Luke Baartman has won his case against amateur side Cape Town Spurs. Baartman and Spurs were on a warpath, meeting before the Premier Soccer League (PSL) dispute resolution chamber (DRC). Baartman claimed he should be declared a free agent since his “professional contract” with Spurs was now “invalid” because the club has been relegated from the professional ranks to the ABC Motsepe League. Spurs, in turn, stood firm on the legal principle of pacta sunt servanda: a contract…

Kaizer Chiefs have snapped up Nigerian striker Etiosa Godspower Ighodaro to bolster their attack. The 24-year-old was previously with Mamelodi Sundowns but spent time on loan at Chippa United, University of Pretoria, SuperSport United, and AmaZulu. “Kaizer Chiefs have acquired the services of another striker, Etiosa Ighodaro,” announced the club on Tuesday. “The 24-year-old Nigerian arrived in South Africa in July 2021 and has played for several PSL outfits, scoring a total of 25 goals in 97 appearances. He spent…

Cape Town Spurs are fighting back in a bid to retain winger Asanele Velebayi. The 22-year-old was declared a free agent by the Premier Soccer League Dispute Resolution Chamber (DRC) on the basis that Spurs, who were relegated to the ABC Motsepe League, are now an amateur team and their “professional contract” with Velebayi is invalid. Velebayi has since joined Kaizer Chiefs on a free transfer. Spurs, however, are not throwing in the towel and have filed an appeal with…

Following weeks of waiting, Kaizer Chiefs have brought in winger Asanele Velebayi. Amakhosi confirmed the signing of the 22-year-old on Tuesday. “We would like to announce the signing of Asanele Velebayi,” stated Chiefs. “The Cape Town-born winger has signed a long-term contract with the Club. Welcome to the Kaizer Chiefs family!” African Times understands Velebayi has signed for four years. His signing was long overdue. Chiefs made efforts to sign him last year, but his former employers, Cape Town Spurs,…

Kaizer Chiefs will be without their head coach Nasreddine Nabi for the start of the 2025/26 Premier Soccer League (PSL) season. Earlier this week, the Tunisian was in his element, sharing his thoughts on the new campaign and insisted Amakhosi would be “better” this season. However, Nabi has a family matter to attend to and will not be on the bench for the match against Stellenbosch at the Athlone Stadium on Sunday. “We regret to inform our supporters that Coach…