Latest news with #FistonMayele
The South African
2 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs linked with these seven international signings
All eyes have been on Kaizer Chiefs' transfer activities. Can they move closer to Betway Premiership rivals Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates next season? According to reports across Mzansi and the continent, Amakhosi head coach Nasreddine Nabi is targeting seven internationals. Some of the names include Fiston Mayele at Pyramids FC and Feisal Salum, the marquee signing target from Azam FC, a player Nabi has reportedly met in Tanzania this month. Orlando Pirates news: Relebohile Mofokeng and Rulani Mokwena Kaizer Chiefs target Feisal Salum in action for Azam FC in the Tanzania Premier League. Image: Feisal Salum Page/Facebook. With ambitions to revamp midfield and attack, Kaizer Chiefs are linked with several talents from the Tanzania Premier League, the Egypt Premier League and a striker from the top division in Hungary. With the Premier League's foreign players quota set at five per club, Amakhosi are expected to free up three spots. Kaizer Chiefs news: Lebogang Phiri and Edson Castillo The Mozambican defender Edmilson Dove has left, and Rwandan goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari and the Venezuelan midfielder Edson Castillo are expected to follow Dove towards the Naturena exit gate. Feisal Salum, 27, midfielder, Azam FC Fiston Mayele, 30, striker, Pyramids FC Maxi Nzengeli, 24, attacking midfielder, Young Africans Jean Charles Ahuoa, 23, attacking midfielder, Simba SC Stephen Mukwala, 25, striker, Simba SC Denis Kibu, 26, winger, Simba SC Robert Polievka, 29, striker, MTK Budapest. As far as reported done deals, Amakhosi have signed Paseka Mako and Thabiso Monyane, subject to official announcements. In the meantime, the Glamour Boys are set to depart for the Netherlands for pre-season training between 3 and 19 July. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
3 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
'Mayele does not want to come to Kaizer Chiefs anymore'
After months of speculation, it seems Fiston Mayele might not join Kaizer Chiefs after all. The 30-year-old is set to leave Pyramids for Saudi Arabia in the coming weeks. Mayele's 'brother' and fellow Congolese Christian Bukasa told KickOff that the striker is no longer interested in playing in South Africa after winning the Caf Champions League. 'He doesn't want South Africa anymore, so I'm surprised that Mayele is still being linked to Chiefs up to now,' he told KickOff. 'When Mayele wanted to come to South Africa, Chiefs turned us down and we moved on. The truth is that while at Yanga, he wanted to come to South Africa, but he was told about age, money, and so felt discouraged. 'He will not even come to Mamelodi Sundowns because the PSL chapter is gone. He now needs to make money and will move to Saudi Arabia, where his salary will be tripled before all other bonuses. We are talking proper money,' Bukasa continued. 'At his age, he needs to make money for himself and his family, and the best destination for him next is Saudi Arabia, where talks are already ongoing with clubs there. 'What is the reason for coming to South Africa for less money now, when there is so much more for him in Saudi Arabia. He told me that he will only come here during the holidays to listen to 'Amapiano' and not to play soccer. For soccer, all the teams must forget, and this is the truth. 'In Africa, besides Pyramids, he can only play for Al Ahly,' he said. With Mayele set to leave for Saudi, Chiefs should start looking for a striker. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
3 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
Orlando Pirates news: Maswanganyi, Moremi, Saleng, Mayele
Orlando Pirates have moved swiftly to secure several players ahead of next season — but their offseason plans are just getting started. AmaZulu star Tshepang Moremi is arguably on top of the Buccaneers' shopping list, but they face competition from Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns, meaning securing his services will be no easy feat. Congolese international Fiston Mayele is another target of theirs. However, the club is said to have backed out of the race after his price tag exceeded R70 million. Early into the 2024/25 season, it was reported that former PSL Player of the Year Patrick Maswanganyi was eager to move to Europe. However, the current offseason has provided no updates on this potential transfer. 'He [Maswanganyi] is ready for Europe,' said his former mentor Farouk Khan. 'Even himself as a player, he really wants to play there. You know if Orlando Pirates can allow him to go then it won't benefit only Pirates from the sale but also the player himself and the country. He could have stayed longer in Portugal, but he was impatient that time, 'You know many players from Brazil, Argentina, and most other African countries use Portugal as a springboard to bigger leagues in Europe and he could have been patient then things could have worked out for him that time. But nothing is lost. He can still go now and make it big. He is ready for Europe.' Monnapule Saleng seems certain for an exit this winter having not played in the PSL since last November. However, the player has received little interest at this moment in time. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
3 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs news: Mayele wants Amapiano holiday, another star leaves
Today's Kaizer Chiefs news wrap has details on how the club blew their chances to sign Fiston Mayele. Meanwhile, Edmilson Dove will leave Naturena. 30-year-old Congolese marksman Mayele looks set for a move to Saudi Arabia. Edmilson Dove leaves Chiefs when his contract expires on 30 June. According to Christian Bukasa, his countryman Fiston Mayele's next move will be to the Saudi region, where he can secure his financial freedom. 'At his age, he needs to make money for himself and his family and the best destination for him next is Saudi Arabia, where talks are already ongoing with clubs there,' added Bukasa. 'What is the reason for coming to South Africa for less money now, when there is so much more for him in Saudi Arabia. 'He told me that he will only come here during the holidays to listen to amapiano and not to play soccer. 30-year-old Edmilson Dove is the latest casualty. The club has announced that the Mozambican defender will leave the club at the end of this month when his deal expires. Click for all of the released players Kaizer Chiefs have a golden opportunity to sign Fiston Mayele, but it seems that the ship has now sailed. Will they regret it? How did Chiefs miss out on signing Mayele? Will Chiefs miss Dove? Let us know by leaving a comment below or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Also, subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
3 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs target will only come to South Africa for 'holidays and Amapiano'
Kaizer Chiefs target Fiston Mayele won't be moving to the Glamour Boys, or any other Betway Premiership side, for that matter. 30-year-old Congolese star Mayele sparkled in last season's Champions League. The Pyramids marksman has his heart set on a move to Saudi Arabia. Chiefs to sign two Orlando Pirates stars FIVE Amakhosi stars are leaving the club before 2025-2026 According to Christian Bukasa, his countryman Fiston Mayele's next move will be to the Saudi region, where he can secure his financial freedom. 'At his age, he needs to make money for himself and his family and the best destination for him next is Saudi Arabia, where talks are already ongoing with clubs there,' added Bukasa. 'What is the reason for coming to South Africa for less money now, when there is so much more for him in Saudi Arabia. 'He told me that he will only come here during the holidays to listen to amapiano and not to play soccer. Kaizer Motaung Jr has plenty to ponder at the 2025-2026 season rolls closer. Image: © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix Let us know by leaving a comment below or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Also, subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
