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The South African
21-07-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs lock in future star with long-term deal
Kaizer Chiefs have wasted no time in building for the future by offering a three-year contract to one of their brightest emerging stars, Thulani Mabaso. The 20-year-old midfielder impressed the technical team during the club's pre-season camp in the Netherlands, prompting swift action from the club's hierarchy. According to a well-placed source at Naturena, Amakhosi view Mabaso as a vital part of their long-term strategy. The club has handed him a deal that runs from July 2025 to June 2028, with an option to extend it until 2029. 'He is the one who could feature more this season amongst those recently promoted and they are believed to have offered him a three-year contract with a one-year option. He has done very well in the pre-season and all the involved parties are happy with what's going on regarding his contract,' the source stated. With Venezuelan midfielder Edson Castillo parting ways with the Glamour Boys, Chiefs have turned to their youth structures to fill the void. Thulani Mabaso, a defensive midfielder known for his composure and work rate, now appears to be the club's internal solution. The talented youngster played a key role for Chiefs' DStv Diski Challenge side. And steadily earned the trust of the senior team, often training alongside first-team regulars last season. His promotion now seems like a natural progression. Kaizer Chiefs' decision to reward Mabaso's growth with a long-term contract highlights their renewed commitment to promoting talent from within. With the club undergoing a reshuffle under new leadership, including head coach Nasreddine Nabi. The focus has clearly shifted toward youth development and squad rejuvenation. Expectations around Mabaso's integration into the senior setup remain high. Should he replicate his pre-season form in competitive matches. Chiefs fans may witness the emergence of a new midfield anchor at the heart of Amakhosi's engine room. Can the Kaizer Chiefs starlet Mabaso replace the likes of Castillo and Maart? 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 Herald
16-07-2025
- Sport
- The Herald
Youngsters shine as Chiefs beat top-flight Zwolle in the Netherlands
Thulani Mabaso, one of Amakhosi's four DStv Diski Challenge U-23 side players taken with the senior team to Holland, took the shot that struck the post to set up the opening, second-half goal. Another, Naledi Hlongwane, buried the rebound for the 54th-minute decider. Amakhosi coach Nasreddine Nabi started with more regular senior performers, then introduced younger players off the bench as his team had good possession and structure and created decent chances. Generally Chiefs impressed against the team that finished in 10th place in the Eredivise last season, though the Dutch side were under-strength. Just two players who were fielded in their last Eredivisie match of the 2024-25 season against Groningen were in the starting line-up against Chiefs as they ran the rule over some fringe players, though Zwolle did have at least five senior players on their bench.
TimesLIVE
16-07-2025
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
Youngsters shine as Chiefs beat top flight Zwolle in the Netherlands
Thulani Mabaso, one of Amakhosi's four DStv Diski Challenge under-23 side players taken with the senior team to Holland, took the shot that struck the post to set up the opening, second-half goal. Another, Naledi Hlongwane, buried the rebound for the 54th-minute decider. Generally Chiefs impressed against the team that finished in 10th place in the Eredivise last season. Amakhosi coach Nasreddine Nabi started with more regular senior performers then introduced younger players off the bench, as his team generally had good possession and structure and created decent chances.
The South African
25-06-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs transfers: Maart, Maria Aurélio, Mabaso
Today's Kaizer Chiefs transfer wrap takes a look at the future of skipper Yusuf Maart. There's also a new kid on the block and a target in Portugal. Skipper Yusuf Maart will stay on at Naturena for another year. Youngster Thulani Mabaso has impressed, while Chiefs' scouts are looking at an Angolan star. 'Mayele will only come to South Africa for a holiday and Amapiano' 29-year-old Yusuf Maart will stay on at Chiefs and play a vital role in their midfield, according to local reports from @UnplayableZA on X. Since arriving from Sekhukhune in July 2022, Maart has been a near ever-present in the Amakhosi engine room. Last season, he made 27 appearances in the league. 25-year-old Angolan striker Laurindo Dilson Maria Aurélio, commonly known as Depú, got zero goals and one assist in 24 league games in Serbia last season. Not the most mind-blowing record. He did, however, excel for Angola in a recent Cosafa Cup match against Bafana. ICYMI: Chiefs release three players, including two academy stars Angolan forward Depu in action for Gil Vicente, his parent club. Image: Mondo As you'll know by now, Chiefs are heading to the land of Dennis Bergkamp, Virgil van Dijk and Wesley Sneijder for their European pre-season tour adventure. The Glamour Boys jet out on 03 July and conclude the tour on 19 July. It should be a fun fortnight! George Matlou, somewhat surprisingly, will be on the flight. Young holding midfielder Thulani Mabaso will also be there; the left-footed player has impressed the technical team. Four Kaizer Chiefs youngsters heading to the Netherlands Sirino SARS scandal simmers away Are you a fan of Yusuf Maart? 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
24-06-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Three-year contract for Kaizer Chiefs academy talent
Kaizer Chiefs are rewarding their youngsters with contracts and an opportunity to travel to the Netherlands. Naledi Hlongwane has signed a three-year deal and travels with the first team on the pre-season tour. Thulani Mabaso, Kabelo Nkgwesa and Manqoba Ozoemena have also impressed. Chiefs' new midfield maestro, Thulani Mabaso Kaizer Chiefs have reportedly handed a three-year contract to teenage DDC striker Naledi Hlongwane. 'What I can tell you now is that the promotion process is as good as done. They have already allocated jersey number 35 to him, and he travelled with the team to Durban for the game against Sekhukhune United. He was supposed to have played the game, but they changed their mind at the last minute,' the SL source stated on SoccerLaduma. 'Yes, coming to the contract, it's an initial three-year senior team contract and it will run until June 2028. So, yes, things are working out for the youngsters at Chiefs right now,' he added. South African winger Ethan Chislett has bounced around the lower leagues in England since 2016 and also had a spell with Reus Reddis in the Catalonian region of Spain. Now, he's set for a move to Kaizer Chiefs. Click for the story Is Hlongwane the real deal? 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.
