The squad overhaul under newly appointed head coach Fernando Da Cruz is officially in full swing at Naturena. Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed on Friday that experienced striker Tashreeq Morris has parted ways with the club after both parties mutually agreed to an immediate contract termination.
Morris becomes the fourth player to exit the Glamour Boys ahead of the 2026/27 Betway Premiership campaign, joining a growing list of departures as the club prunes its roster for the new era.
The Mass Exodus: Who Has Left Naturena?
Amakhosi are wastefully clearing the decks to make space for high-profile incoming talent. Morris follows three other notable names out the exit door:
- Aden McCarthy: The promising defender recently secured an exciting European move to Azerbaijani outfit Sabah FK.
- George Matlou & Happy Mashiane: Both midfielders parted ways with the club earlier this window after the technical team opted against renewing their expiring contracts.
Kaizer Chiefs released an official statement confirming the mutual split with Morris:
“Following constructive discussions between the Club and the player, Kaizer Chiefs and Tashreeq Morris have mutually agreed to terminate their contract. This amicable decision grants Morris the opportunity to pursue the next chapter of his career and join a team of his choice. We wish Tashreeq success in his future endeavours.”
A Brief Stay: Inside Morris’ Six-Month Spell
Morris arrived at Naturena in January 2025 from SuperSport United in a high-profile straight-swap deal that saw Christian Saile move in the opposite direction. Brought in by former coach Nasreddine Nabi to add raw physical presence and top-flight experience to the front line, his stint never quite caught fire.
- The Bottleneck: While he initially enjoyed a solid run of games, recurring injuries continually halted his momentum.
- Pushed Down the Order: The recent permanent acquisition of Khanyisa Mayo alongside Etiosa Ighodaro heavily limited Morris’ chances of claiming the undisputed number nine jersey.
- The Final Act: He leaves Naturena having scored just one solitary goal for Amakhosi—a late-season strike against his former employers, Sekhukhune United.
What’s Next for the Olympic Star?
Despite his brief stay at Naturena, the Mitchells Plain-born forward remains a highly respected and heavily decorated journeyman in South African football. With past stints at Ajax Cape Town, Cape Town City, Sekhukhune United, and SuperSport United—coupled with his experience representing South Africa at the 2016 Olympic Games—he won’t be short of options.
Whispers across the fraternity strongly link the newly unattached free agent with a swift move to Durban City FC, where he is tipped to reunite with former Amakhosi interim tactician Khalil Ben Youssef.
