The transfer wheel is turning at a blistering pace for Kaizer Chiefs. While the squad continues its pre-season preparations in Spain, management is actively balancing the books back home—navigating a massive multi-million Rand profit on a star winger, confirming a wave of squad departures, and dealing with an unexpected injury blow.
The R8 Million Masterstroke: Lilepo to Spark Bidding War?
In what could go down as incredible financial business, Amakhosi are reportedly on the verge of making a massive profit on Glody Makabi Lilepo.
- The Investment: Chiefs spent approximately R9.3 million (€500,000) to secure the Congolese winger from French side Valenciennes in January 2025.
- The Valuation: Just 18 months later, Moroccan powerhouses AS FAR have entered the race, offering nearly double that investment to secure his signature.
While losing Lilepo—who racked up 5 goals and 4 assists last season—would leave a creative void, the blow could be softened by the news that Amakhosi are looking to permanently sign loan star Khanyisa Mayo. However, a sale would undeniably increase the goalscoring pressure on leading frontman Flavio Silva.
Mass Naturena Exodus Confirmed
Coach Fernando Da Cruz is aggressively thinning out his roster, with five more players officially off the books at Naturena:
- Injury Woes: Both Happy Mashiane and George Matlou have parted ways with the club after struggling to maintain fitness.
- The Veteran Cut: Attackers Gaston Sirino and Tashreeq Morris (both over 32) have been deemed surplus to requirements.
- European Move: 22-year-old academy graduate Aden McCarthy has completed a permanent move to Azerbaijan.
In their place, new arrivals Renaldo Leaner (goalkeeper) and Thabo Moloisane (defender) have officially begun their integration into the squad.
Pre-Season Heartbreak for Paseka Mako
It isn’t all boardroom negotiations in Spain. Left-back Paseka Mako has been dealt a devastating blow, suffering a fractured arm during a pre-season friendly. The injury rules him out entirely for the start of the upcoming Betway Premiership season, forcing the technical team to rethink their defensive depth.
