Kaizer Chiefs news: 14 players and a late announcement
Following Bongani Sam's exit, Amakhosi marked its eighth departure, following six arrivals over the past 60 days.
Below is a list of departed players and new faces, including Yusuf Maart, Tebogo Potsane, Paseka Mako, Flavio Silva, and Siphesihle Ndlovu. Thabiso Monyane – right-back
Paseka Mako – left-back
Nkanyiso Shinga – defender… Full story.
The Kaizer Chiefs midfielder is no longer with Amakhosi and has reportedly already signed a new contract with a club abroad.
Despite his confirmed departure behind the scenes, Kaizer Chiefs have remained publicly silent, mirroring the pattern seen with recent exits like Bongani Sam and Tebogo Potsane — both of whom left weeks before the club formally acknowledged their departures. Kaizer Chiefs chairman Kaizer Motaung unveils Edson Castillo before the 2023/24 Betway Premiership season. Image: @kaizerchiefs/X
The Venezuelan international joined Amakhosi ahead of the 2023/24 season and quickly became a fan favourite with his high work rate and ability to arrive in the box to score… Full story here.
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