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The South African
11-07-2025
- Sport
- The South African
R10 million from Kaizer Chiefs to sign talented PSL winger?
It seems like Betway Premiership giants Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates are not done scanning the market for the best available local talent. Orlando Pirates were the first big gun to show interest in the 23-year-old Rhodes, before Kaizer Chiefs and AmaZulu began sniffing around this past week. For Kaizer Chiefs, the chase for Rhodes connects with their plans to rebuild for the 2025/26 campaign. After another underwhelming season, the club is seeking young, attack-minded players to reshape their attack. 11 and 15: Orlando Pirates jersey numbers taken by new signings Kaizer Motaung Jr at the DHL Stadium. Image: IOL 'Kaizer Chiefs are looking at preparing an offer in the region of around R10 million,' a source told Soccer Laduma. 'They are looking at building a strong youthful squad,' he added. Orlando Pirates news: Monnapule Saleng and Sipho Mbule 'It's not only Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs who are interested in him. AmaZulu have also enquired about him, and now it will all go down to the right offer for City, and the final decision lies with them,' the insider concluded. 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
10-07-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Motaung reacts to Kaizer Chiefs pre-season defeat
Kaizer Chiefs sporting director Kaizer Motaung Jr has reflected following the club's first match of their 2025 pre-season. Amakhosi went down 2-1 to Vitesse in the Netherlands on Tuesday. Having arrived in the country last week, Chiefs played their first practice match, where new players were given a run. Motaung Jr said the camp was aimed at getting the best out of their players and taking them out of their comfort zone. 'It's about cross-cultures and about having a pre-season at a higher level than we are used to, which also has to do with having really competitive training matches,' Motaung Jnr told Chiefs' website. 'Training and playing games in Europe is also about getting players out of their comfort zone. It's a different environment; it's about a lot of travelling to the training matches, and it's about preparing the mindset of players for the upcoming season.' The Kaizer Chiefs boss says the pre-season training matches will help players improve. 'We want the players to test themselves against these really strong sides. They will learn from it and will not only become better as individual players, but, maybe even more important, improve as a team. 'That's why we are so happy that the Chairman, Dr Kaizer Motaung, and the Board supported us to go overseas for pre-season again. 'Going to Holland is not only something new for the youngsters, but also for several of the older players,' the former Kaizer Chiefs striker added. 'It's about integrating the newly signed players into the squad and bonding as a team. 'The most important aspect, of course, is to get the players fully prepared for the upcoming season, both from a physical and tactical point of view.' 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
14-06-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Rumours: Kaizer Chiefs have signed these four players
Kaizer Chiefs' Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Jr, and the chairman, Kaizer Motaung. Image: @kaizerm_jr/X Kaizer Chiefs' decision-makers are somewhat delivering on expectations. Local reports have suggested the club has signed four new players, subject to official announcements after 30 June. The club's transfer activity began with outgoing players. The list included Sabelo Radebe, Njabulo Blom and Ranga Chivaviro. The list of reported new signings includes two former Orlando Pirates players, a Tanzanian superstar and a Bafana Bafana international. Kaizer Chiefs news: Another Congolese attacker Former Orlando Pirates defender Paseka Mako at the DHL Stadium in a Betway Premiership match against Cape Town City FC. Image: Sowetan . New Orlando Pirates winger: 'I can attack and I can defend' Thabiso Monyane, 25, right back, Orlando Pirates Paseka Mako, 31, left-back, Orlando Pirates Feisal Salum, 27, central midfielder, Azam FC (Tanzania) Mihlali Mayambela, 28, Aris Limassol (Cyprus). In the meantime, Kaizer Chiefs are expected to add more players to coach Nasreddine Nabi's squad. The names include Asanele Velebayi from Cape Town Spurs, Oswin Appollis from Polokwane City, Sipho Mbule from Mamelodi Sundowns, and Maxi Nzengeli from Young Africans. 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
01-06-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs news: Amakhosi bosses and Morris
Kaizer Chiefs' Sporting Director - Kaizer Motaung Jr - speaks to the media from the FNB Stadium. Image: Kick Off Home » Kaizer Chiefs news: Amakhosi bosses and Morris Kaizer Chiefs' Sporting Director - Kaizer Motaung Jr - speaks to the media from the FNB Stadium. Image: Kick Off The pressure is on. Kaizer Chiefs are headed for another crucial transfer window, and Coach Nasreddine Nabi has given the latest update. Kaizer Chiefs will have another opportunity to improve what is a weak squad compared to Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates. With the club headed to the CAF Confederation Cup next season after winning the Nedbank Cup, Kaizer Chiefs are expected to sign the best available talent before the 2025/2026 Betway Premiership season kicks off in August. 'I think yesterday we had an exchange with the Chairman, we know exactly what needs to be done in terms of players,' coach Nasreddine Nabi told the media via iDiski Times … Full Story here. Kaizer Chiefs team vs Stellenbosch FC at the Athlone Stadium. Image: SuperSport Website It looks like Kaizer Chiefs have made another misjudged signing upfront. Reports say Tashreeq Morris could be on his way out before August. Kaizer Chiefs are expected to introduce at least one new striker before the start of the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season in August. Before that happens, one or two existing strikers have to open up parking spots at the club's training base. It has been five months since Morris, born in Mitchells Plain, Cape Town, 31 years ago, joined from SuperSport United. With zero goals in 10 games, the injury-prone striker is reportedly on his way out of Kaizer Chiefs. According to Soccer Laduma, the club is planning on opening up space for expected new strikers. One of the major targets is Fiston Mayele… Full story here. 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
16-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Dust off your calculators: How Kaizer Chiefs can qualify for TOP 8
Kaizer Chiefs fans may want to grab their calculators as the Betway Premiership season approaches its conclusion. With two rounds remaining, Amakhosi are at risk of missing out on a top 8 finish once again. This past weekend, the Soweto giants celebrated victory in the Nedbank Cup, defeating their rivals Orlando Pirates 2-1 in the final. While their cup run has been successful, the team has performed averagely during the league season. Failing to secure a spot in the top 8 could result in Nasreddine Nabi being relieved of his duties as head coach. Amakhosi will face Sekhukhune United and Polokwane City in their final two matches. Babina Noko have already qualified for the top 8 and are also in the running to qualify for next season's CAF Confederations Cup. Rise and Shine need a convincing win against Cape Town City to nearly assure their top-eight finish before their last match of the season. For Kaizer Chiefs, their path is straightforward: they must win both of their remaining matches and hope for favourable outcomes. The highest point total they can achieve is 36. However, Magesi FC and SuperSport United could surpass this total if they win all their matches, potentially knocking Amakhosi out of the top eight. Kaizer Chiefs' sporting director Kaizer Motaung Jr has underscored the importance of finishing in the top 8. 'We need to be [in the top 8],' he told Xoliswa Zondo on 5FM . 'We know our objectives before the season started. We missed out on it last year. 'We are going to give everything that we can to make sure that we feature in every cup possible next season. 'It's two tough games – Polokwane City and Sekhukhune, teams that are actually doing well this season. So, it won't be easy but from our side it's a must. 'We need to be in the top 8 and give everything we can to make sure we do that,' said the Kaizer Chiefs boss. 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.
