The squad overhaul at Kaizer Chiefs is in full swing. Ahead of the 2026/27 Betway Premiership campaign, Amakhosi have officially parted ways with a seventh player, confirming that new head coach Fernando Da Cruz is determined to rebuild the squad from the ground up.
The latest casualty in the clearing of the decks is DStv Diski Challenge (DDC) reserve team captain Siyabonga Gumede, who has quietly completed a move to Richards Bay.
Full Breakdown: The 7 Kaizer Chiefs Departures
| Player | Position | New Club / Status | Key Details |
| Aden McCarthy | Defender | Sabah SC (Azerbaijan) | Sealed a European move to the Azerbaijan Premier League champions. |
| George Matlou | Midfielder | Stellenbosch FC | Released from Naturena before securing a move to the Winelands. |
| Happy Mashiane | Left-Back / Winger | Free Agent | Released by Chiefs; trained with Stellenbosch FC under Gavin Hunt but was not signed. |
| Fiacre Ntwari | Goalkeeper | Kruger United (Loan) | Joined the newly promoted Betway Premiership outfit on a season-long loan for game time. |
| Tashreeq Morris | Forward | Durban City | Rejoined former Chiefs tactician Khalil Ben Youssef in KZN. |
| Gastón Sirino | Attacking Midfielder | Durban City | Followed Morris to reunite with Khalil Ben Youssef at Durban City. |
| Siyabonga Gumede | Defender | Richards Bay | The talented reserve team captain ended his Amakhosi journey for a fresh start at the Natal Rich Boyz. |
KZN Reunion for Ex-Chiefs Stars
A noticeable trend during this transfer window is the migration to Durban City. Former Kaizer Chiefs trainer Khalil Ben Youssef, who took over as head coach of the ambitious KZN club, has actively recruited former Naturena talent, bringing both Tashreeq Morris and Gastón Sirino into his squad setup ahead of the new season.
Meanwhile, Gumede’s move to Richards Bay marks the end of an era for one of the club’s promising academy leaders as Da Cruz shapes his final squad before the competitive action begins.
