Kaizer Chiefs’ pre-season preparations in Spain have been hit with a massive financial distraction. Moroccan powerhouse and recent CAF Champions League finalists AS FAR have reportedly launched a blockbuster transfer bid for Amakhosi’s Congolese attacker, Glody Lilepo.
While the Soweto giants have been highly reluctant to dismantle their current attacking options under new head coach Fernando Da Cruz, the sheer scale of the North African offer has forced the Naturena board to pause and seriously consider the deal.
The AS FAR Offer: Too Good to Refuse?
AS FAR, who have established themselves as one of the most financially dominant and tactically ruthless clubs on the continent, have formally made contact with Chiefs’ management.
- The Stance: According to Soccer Laduma, Kaizer Chiefs’ initial response was to reject any advances for the DR Congo international.
- The Reality: The tabled financial package is described as “very substantial.” Because of the high valuation, discussions are expected to continue over the coming weeks rather than being dismissed outright.
- The Timeline: With the first-team squad currently locked down on their European tour, a final decision on Lilepo’s future is expected to be delayed until the delegation returns to South African soil.
Ex-Chiefs Stars: Where Are They Now?
As the board mulls over Lilepo’s future, several players who recently exited Naturena are rapidly securing their next career moves:
- Aden McCarthy: The young defender has officially completed his highly anticipated transfer to Azerbaijani club Sabah FC.
- Happy Mashiane: The left-back is currently training with Stellenbosch FC in a bid to impress head coach Gavin Hunt and secure a permanent contract.
- Tashreeq Morris: The forward is reportedly in advanced talks to join the newly rebranded Durban City FC.
- Fiacre Ntwari: The goalkeeper has officially put pen to paper on a season-long loan deal with top-flight newcomers Kruger United.
- George Matlou: The midfielder remains unattached and is actively hunting for his next club as a free agent.
