The rebuilding phase at Kaizer Chiefs is reaching a fever pitch, with marquee winger Glody Makabi Lilepo reportedly on the absolute verge of a high-profile exit from Naturena. The DR Congo international is set to join Libyan powerhouses Al Ahly Benghazi after an explosive 18-month spell in the Betway Premiership.
According to FARPost’s Mthokozisi Dube, the transfer is moving rapidly, with personal terms between the player and the Libyan giants already signed and sealed.
Final Touches Being Put to Paper
Lilepo, who joined Amakhosi from French side Valenciennes FC in January 2025, quickly became one of the club’s most prized attacking assets. However, money talks, and the club is now ready to cash in on the forward.
“Kaizer Chiefs are in the final stages of concluding Glody Makabi Lilepo’s transfer to Libyan giants Al Ahly Benghazi, with all parties understood to be aligned on the move,” Dube reported. “The clubs are putting the final touches on the agreement, while personal terms between the DR Congo forward and Al Ahly Benghazi have already been settled.”
A Short But Sensational Stint at Naturena
Lilepo’s departure will leave a massive creative void in the Amakhosi frontline. His 18 months at the club were defined by pure efficiency and goal contribution:
- Instant Impact (2024/25): Arrived mid-season and remarkably finished as Chiefs’ top league goalscorer, netting 6 goals and adding an assist in just 15 appearances.
- Consistency in the Capital (2025/26): Maintained his lethal form over 27 domestic appearances, racking up 5 goals and 4 assists, while earning a Betway Premiership Goal of the Season nomination.
With more than 40 appearances under his belt, the Congolese star leaves the Glamour Boys with a sterling reputation, and his impending exit signals that Coach Fernando Da Cruz is ready to drastically re-shape the squad’s attacking identity.
