Kaizer Chiefs new signing reveals three-year wait for dream move

Kaizer Chiefs new signing Thabo Moloisane has opened up about his transfer to the club that had been three years in the making.

Moloisane joined Chiefs as a free agent after leaving Stellenbosch FC and admits it has been long coming, having been linked with the Glamours Boys a number of times.

The 27-year-old has started a new chapter in his career but is happy that he has returned to familiar surroundings having been around Naturena as a kid.

Kaizer Chiefs defender Thabo Moloisane. Photo: Kaizer Chiefs

“To be honest, it took a bit long. It was ‘on the cards’ for about three years. When my agent informed me of the move, I was a little surprised and very happy because it meant that I was doing well to be wanted by Chiefs,” he said during an interview with the club’s media.

Moloisane thrilled to return to familiar grounds

“I spent time at Naturena when I was a young boy learning under the supervision of the kitman at the time so it’s a place I know pretty well; it’s is a part of my youth and I grew up loving the club and this is a dream come true for me.”

Thabo Moloisane - Image: Kaizer Chiefs — Thabo Moloisane – Image: Kaizer Chiefs

Moloisane is thrilled with how things have turned out for him from collecting match tickets as a child at Chiefs to donning the black and gold jersey.

“My first ‘task’ as a young boy at Chiefs was to collect tickets for a match, and now I am one of the players who will represent Chiefs in front of the supporters,” he added.

“It means so much to me to be at the biggest club in South Africa. It comes with a responsibility to maintain the high standards that have made this club great.”

Kaizer Chiefs sporting director Kaizer Motaung Jr and new signing Thabo Moloisane. Photo: Kaizer Chiefs

Chiefs new signing reveals big ambitions

The former Mamelodi Sundowns youth product has lauded his new teammates for welcoming him well at the club while revealing his big ambitions for the Soweto giants.

“We are going to be very ambitious this season in all competitions we are in, so I encourage them to be part of our journey as our 12th man and we will do everything we can to give them something to celebrate. I look forward to seeing them at the Toyota Cup when we take on Scottland FC in Rustenburg on Sunday, 26 July,” Moloisane stated.

Kaizer Chiefs new signing Thabo Moloisane. Photo: Kaizer Chiefs

After coming through the ranks at Sundowns, Moloisane moved to Cape Town All Stars, playing for two years at the club, before a transfer to Maritzburg United in 2022.

He would suffer relegation with the club before switching to Stellies where he established himself and earned a spot in the Bafana Bafana team, playing for three seasons, after which he departed at the end of last season after making 115 appearances for the Cape winelands side.