Kaizer Chiefs Transfer Buzz: Concerns Over World Cup Star’s Physique Halt Deal

Today’s news wrap for Kaizer Chiefs focuses on the latest transfer rumors involving a young Amajimbos star and a look ahead at the remaining fixtures for 2025.

Transfer Rumour: Chiefs Cool Interest in Emile Witbooi

Kaizer Chiefs showed initial interest in Cape Town City’s promising 17-year-old attacking midfielder, Emile Witbooi, who is currently turning heads with his performances for Amajimbos at the U17 World Cup in Qatar. Witbooi, whose talent has also attracted attention from clubs like Premier League giants Chelsea, previously attended a trial at Naturena when he was 16.

However, Chiefs’ technical staff ultimately decided against making a firm offer due to reservations about the player’s physical development.

Witbooi’s father, former Sundowns star Surprise Ralani, confirmed the club’s rationale:

“Chiefs said something about his physicality. He was not built enough according to their standards. But the football side was there, and they had to turn him back. Chiefs said he needed to grow a little bit. So that is how it happened. But he was there at Chiefs,” Ralani explained.

Upcoming Fixtures and Form

The “Glamour Boys” are currently on a positive run, being unbeaten in their last five league matches and securing victories in their last two. Striker Flavio Silva has found his form, netting four goals in his last five league outings.

Here are the remaining fixtures for 2025:

Following the trip to Chippa United, the team faces a significant 55-day break until their next scheduled assignment against Marumo Gallants on January 27, 2026.