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IOL News
10 hours ago
- Sport
- IOL News
'Slay queens, pressure, no guidance' – Why this former PSL star thinks Rele must go abroad this transfer window
Time for Rele to spread his wings? Relebohile Mofokeng has been urged to move abroad in order to continue growing as a footballer. Photo: Alche Greeff/BackpagePix Mhlongo believes that Mofokeng has outgrown the South African game and needs to move in order to receive the necessary guidance to take him to the next level. The 20-year-old Mofokeng has had an amazing two seasons for Pirates and has become one of the best players in the country. After another good showing in the Betway Premiership, speculation about his future has reached fever pitch. Former Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Benson Mhlongo believes Relebohile Mofokeng needs to move abroad in order to continue his growth as a footballer. "There are a lot of things we don't have at our disposal as teams. If he goes overseas, he's going to grow. Not to say he won't grow at Pirates, but at home there are too many negative elements that the boy will face and has to manoeuvre around,' Mhlongo said, as per KickOff. "We have a problem of bad company, we have a problem of 'slay queens,' and we have a problem of guidance. "We don't take seriously the mental aspect of the game that these boys go through, the pressure they go through. If Pirates can have a psychologist, he can stay around. "But if they don't have it, let's save the boy from the social illness we're facing as a country and give the young boy a chance to grow and come back and represent the country for us to have a chance in the World Cup. "Sometimes it's all about the bigger picture h – develop as much as we can for the national team. He has done his part; let him go and open up space for other youngsters," Mhlongo added. IOL Sport
The South African
13 hours ago
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs - Rumours: Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana stars signed
Kaizer Chiefs have reportedly already completed these deals from Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana. Kaizer Chiefs squad revamp is well underway and with it comes highs (new signings) and lows (exits). The excitement of new signings is rife following the commencement of the 2024/25 PSL season. So, Chiefs have reportedly already made a couple of signings from Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana. Chiefs have reportedly secured the signings of Paseka Mako and Thabiso Monyane. Reports claim that Mako agreed to join Amakhosi after they won the Nedbank Cup final 'Pirates were keen to extend his stay at the club but believed (he had) already agreed terms with Kaizer Chiefs after the Nedbank Cup final in Durban,' the insider stated on KickOff. So, despite the Bucs trying to keep him at Mayfair, he still left. 'Pirates did everything to keep Mako, but the player had already made up his mind,' 'There were even bigger plans to keep Mako beyond his playing days at Pirates, but the player had already made up his mind to go to Kaizer Chiefs,' he continued. Meanwhile, further reports from SABCSport claim that Monyane has already agreed to join Chiefs. 'Former Orlando Pirates wing-back Thabiso Monyane is set to join Kaizer Chiefs after the expiry of his contract. Monyane, 25, is embarking on a new journey of his career, leaving the club where he was raised from the development structures, towards a new challenge at their Soweto rivals. SABC Sport broke the news last week that Amakhosi had been offered the chance to sign the player, and this website has it on good authority, a deal has been reached between the two parties,' the publication reported. Mark Mayambela, brother of Chiefs-linked, Mihlali Mayambela has dropped a cypric hint to drive Amakhosi fans crazy. Following the Bafana Bafana stars links to Chiefs, his brother posted an image on X of Mayambela in Chiefs colours with an emoji. Thus, sparking speculation over his move to Chiefs. Mayambela is one of several big-name players linked with Amakhosi. These are all of Chiefs' main/priority transfer targets in every position. Let us know by clicking on the comment tab. Or by emailing info@ or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. You can also follow @TheSAnews on X and The South African on Facebook for the latest news.
The South African
2 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs set to lose their captain for free?
Kaizer Chiefs may lose their captain Yusuf Maart if he is not offered a new contract. Reports indicate that the club has a two-year option on Maart's current deal, but there has been no indication from the team whether they plan to renew it. According to KickOff , Kaizer Chiefs had until the end of May to exercise the option to extend their captain's contract but ultimately chose not to do so. 'End of May is standard procedure to exercise the option. If a club does not exercise the option, the player is free to sign with someone else,' an experienced agent told the publication. 'Because it's Chiefs, the player might wait to see if they will still approach him (for renewal). He'll probably hold off other offers. 'No one wants to leave Chiefs, you know. If the player doesn't want to leave the team, he'll hold out until they tell him something,' added the agent. KickOff reported that Maart is still in the books of Amakhosi and might sign a new deal if offered. 'If Maart has not signed with anyone else, Chiefs can still come if they want to keep him with an offer. But if he signed elsewhere and Chiefs come after end of May, it would be too late. It can happen.' Kaizer Chiefs won their first trophy in 10 years by beating Orlando Pirates in the Nedbank Cup and it was their captain who scored the winning goal. Fans have had mixed reaction to Maart'scareer at Amakhosi but his goal in the final has made him a fan favourite. 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
2 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
4 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs transfer news: Tau, Appollis, Mayambela, Makhubu
Kaizer Chiefs will kick off their preseason training in the next few weeks, hoping to sign several players. This will be Nasreddine Nabi's second preseason with the Glamour Boys. The Soweto giants will spend their preseason in the Netherlands preparing for the 2025/26 campaign. Chiefs finished ninth last season in the Betway Premiership and will not be part of the MTN8 competition in August. Amakhosi have been linked with a number of top players, including Feisal Salum, Wonderboy Makhubu, Fiston Mayele, Percy Tau and other top players. This week, KickOff reported that Kaizer Chiefs have enquired about Sekhukhune United striker Wonderboy Makhubu. The striker was on loan at Magesi from Sekhukhune, but Babina Noko are expected to keep him next season. 'Kaizer Chiefs have made contact with the player's representatives,' a source told KickOff . 'Makhubu's contract with Sekhukhune United indeed expires in June. But the contract has an option. It's an open secret that Sekhukhune will exercise the option. 'If they do so, that means Kaizer Chiefs have to pay.' Amakhosi have also been linked to Polokwane City star Oswin Appollis. The winger is likely to leave Rise and Shine next season, but it remains to be seen if he'll move to a PSL club or move abroad. If all fails, Amakhosi can always sign Bafana Bafana winger Mihlai Mayambela. The 28-year-old has reportedly expressed his interest in joining Kaizer Chiefs. Another Bafana Bafana player linked to Amakhosi is Percy Tau. The 31-year-old is currently a free agent, having left Qatar. 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.
