‘Chiefs will be my first preference when I return to SA’: Bafana Bafana star

Published on by Nkosiyabuya Sithole

CR Belouizdad striker Khanyisa Mayo has expressed his desire to join Kaizer Chiefs should he ever return to South Africa.

The 26-year-old forward made the move to the Algerian club from Cape Town City earlier this season.

Amakhosi tabled an offer for him but it was too late as he had already put pen to paper, signing for Belouizdad.

Despite this, Mayo remains a fan of Amakhosi, citing his father Patrick Mayo's history with the club and their status as the “biggest club” in South Africa. He has indicated that Chiefs would be his preferred destination if he were to return to the Betway Premiership.

Khanyisa Mayo completes move to North African club
Khanyisa Mayo – Photo by CR Belouizdad

MAYO ON WHY HE’LL CHOOSE CHIEFS WHEN HE COMES BACK

“Regarding Chiefs, yes, if I ever think about coming back home, they will be my first preference,” Mayo told KickOff.

“It's the biggest team in South Africa, and my dad played there. So, I also see myself representing one of the top teams in the country.”

Mayo is still finding his feet at Belouizdad and has yet to make a significant impact for the Algerian club. He attributes this to the ongoing adaptation process to his new environment.

“I'm just adapting to a new culture, and things are going well. It's just a matter of time before l start scoring goals. Settling into a new club can be challenging,” he added.

“It's a work in progress; to score more, I need more minutes on the pitch.”

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Nkosiyabuya Sithole

Nkosiyabuya Sithole, a young and rising sports journalist based in Durban, South Africa, harbors a deep passion for football. Nevertheless, he aspires to become a well-rounded journalist, adept in various areas of the field.

Nkosi's career began in 2020, working as a home-based writer during the COVID-19 pandemic. He has since written for various websites, including Briefly News, FiND-iT News, and The South African. Attending live sporting events is a particular pleasure for him, as they provide opportunities for interaction with sports personalities.

Outside of the office, he's a God-fearing and affable young man.