Kaizer Chiefs have officially launched their squad rebuilding phase for the 2026/27 season by announcing the high-profile acquisition of centre-back Thabo Moloisane. The announcement comes just 24 hours after the Soweto giants confirmed Fernando Da Cruz as their new head coach, signaling a fresh tactical era for the club.
The 27-year-old Meadowlands-born defender joins Amakhosi as a free agent following a highly decorated three-year stint with Stellenbosch FC.
Key Player Profile: Thabo Moloisane
Moloisane’s trajectory through South African football highlights exceptional consistency, reliability, and steady progression:
- Youth Roots: Developed within the elite Mamelodi Sundowns academy.
- Senior Breakthrough: captained Cape Town All Stars before proving his top-flight pedigree with Maritzburg United.
- Stellenbosch Excellence: Made 115 appearances across all competitions in the Cape Winelands.
- Silverware & Continental Pedigree: Lifted the Carling Knockout trophy, secured a third-place Betway Premiership finish, reached back-to-back MTN8 finals, and marshaled the backline during Stellies’ historic run to the 2024/25 CAF Confederation Cup semi-finals.
- International Recognition: Earned two senior international caps for Bafana Bafana.
The Stellenbosch-to-Naturena Pipeline Continues
Moloisane becomes the latest star to trade the Cape Winelands for the demanding environment of the Gold & Black. He follows in the footsteps of previous high-profile transfers between the two clubs, joining former Stellies teammates Zitha Kwinika (2022), Ashley Du Preez (2022), and Sibongiseni Mthethwa (2023).
His arrival directly offsets the departure of 22-year-old talent Aden McCarthy, who recently completed a R7 million move to Azerbaijan outfit FK Sabah. Moloisane adds critical continental experience to a revamped, deeply competitive defensive block that now blends prime maturity with youth:
| Player | Age | Position |
| Rushwin Dortley | 24 | Centre-Back |
| Given Msimango | 29 | Centre-Back |
| Inácio Miguel | 30 | Centre-Back |
| Thabo Moloisane | 27 | Centre-Back |
| Zitha Kwinika | 32 | Centre-Back / Right-Back |
“Kaizer Chiefs are delighted to welcome Thabo Moloisane to Naturena. Born in Meadowlands, Soweto, the centre-back joins us from Stellenbosch FC, bringing 115 appearances, two Bafana call-ups, and continental experience to the Gold & Black.” – Official Kaizer Chiefs Statement
