Kaizer Chiefs‘ management and technical team are working hard to streamline their squad ahead of the 2025/26 Premier Soccer League campaign.
The Glamour Boys hope to deliver in the South African top-flight football and other domestic competitions. The Soweto giants will also be competing in the Caf Confederation Cup by virtue of winning the Nedbank Cup last season.
Coach Nasreddine Nabi is working harder to ensure he has quality players who will help him achieve his targets.
Afrik-Foot focuses on Amakhosi's journey in the transfer window; players who have been signed, released, or rumoured to be on their way to Naturena.
Who has Kaizer Chiefs signed?
So far, the Glamour Boys have confirmed the signing of Ethan Chislett, Flavio Silva, Nkanysio Shinga, Thabiso Monyane, Paseka Mako, and Siphesihle Ndlovu.
Who has Kaizer Chiefs released?
Amakhosi have parted ways with Njabulo Blom (who was serving the club on loan from Major Soccer League side St. Louis City SC, Sabelo Radebe, Ranga Chivaviro, Edmilson Dove and Mduduzi Mdantsane.
Maart leaves Mzansi
Chiefs captain Yusuf Maart has been spotted leaving South Africa on Saturday morning.
The 29-year-old has been serving the Glamour Boys for the last three seasons, and went on to win the club the Nedbank Cup in the 2024/25 campaign which ended a decade-long trophy drought.
Despite extending his deal with Amakhosi. Austria's Bundesliga outfit SV Ried have convinced the former Sekhukhune United skipper and South Africa midfielder to join them.
Maart was left out of the Chiefs team that is in the Netherlands for pre-season. Reports have it that ex-SuperSport United midfielder Siphesihle Ndlovu was signed to replace the skipper.
Kwinika to fight for his place at Chiefs
Chiefs defender Zitha Kwinika has agreed to extend his stay at the club by a year after the expiry of his initial deal.
Kwinika played a crucial role for the club in the latter stages of the campaign owing to Inacio Miguel's suspensions and injuries suffered by Inacio Miguel and Given Msimango.
According to SABC Sport, coach Nasreddine Nabi has asked the management to retain the versatile defender.
Chiefs to lose Margeman?
Amakhosi will get stiff competition from Stellenbosch and AmaZulu in their race to sign midfielder Grant Margeman.
The 27-year-old is keen on getting a new challenge after SuperSport United's Premier Soccer League status sale to Siwelele FC.
According to the Citizen, Stellies and Usuthu have made serious steps to sign the player ahead of the new season.
Castillo released
Amakhosi have reportedly decided to let Venezuela international Edson Castillo to leave the club. The 31-year-old had a good debut in the 2023/24 campaign, with his commanding displays in midfield.
However, things didn't work out last season under coach Nasreddine Nabi as he missed a big chunk of the season owing to an injury suffered early in the campaign. He is not part of the Amakhosi team in the Netherlands for pre-season.
Captain Maart on his way out?
According to FARPost, club's captain Yusuf Maart will not be part of the team for next season.
The 29-year-old is not part of the pre-season squad; he is currently waiting for his Visa before leaving for Austria.
Amakhosi set for Shinga deal
Chiefs have reportedly agreed to buy defender Nkanyiso Shinga from Portuguese outfit FC Alverca who have been playing trade in Liga Portugal 2.
“Shinga has been offered a three-year contract, and apparently all the personal terms are believed to have been agreed upon, and the player is happy to leave Portugal and join Amakhosi.
“Chiefs are going to pay a transfer fee of around R4.5 million, which is believed to be very fair considering that his club just got promoted in Portugal and considering his age as well,” SNL24 reported.
Sam out of Chiefs?
Defender Bongani Sam has not played any competitive match for the Glamour Boys since signing for the club at the beginning of last season.
With the arrival of Paseka Mako and the presence of Bradley Cross, Sam might be struggling for game time, but his agent has insisted his client is staying put.
Chiefs asked to consider Keet
The Glamour Boys have been asked to consider having Darren Keet in their squad ahead of the new season.
The 35-year-old played every minute for Cape Town City who were relegated in the 2024/25 edition, and according to ex-Bafana Bafana international Shu-Aib Walters, Keet will be a massive addition.
Chiefs Transfer Rumours
This segment will keep you updated regarding all the players that are being linked to the Glamour Boys.
Chiefs sign Chislett
Kaizer Chiefs have signed Ethan Chislett from Port Vale on a two-year deal, according to FARPost.
The 26-year-old has been doing well in the English lower ties, and played a vital role last season as Port Vale got promoted to Ligue 1. He played 25 league games last season, scoring four goals with an assist to his name.
Castillo on his way out?
Amakhosi are considering parting ways with 31-year-old versatile midfielder Edson Castillo.
The Venezuela international has been vital for the club, but has struggled to get back into the starting team after sustaining a fibula injury early in 2024/25 campaign.
Speculations have it that Amakhosi will let him leave if Nabi gets the players he wants.
Moloisane ready for Soweto giants
South Africa international Thabo Moloisane is ready for a new challenge after his exploits at Stelelnbosch.
Last season, he played 46 games for Stellies, who finished the Premier Soccer League season campaign in third position. Apart from Chiefs, Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates want him.
Chiefs complete Ighodaro deal
After missing out on Fiston Mayele who is keen on playing in the Middle East next season, the Glamour Boys have reportedly signed Etiosa Ighodaro.
The 23-year-old scored six goals in 27 games for AmaZulu in the 2024/25 edition. He is among the 18 players who were released by Usuthu who are rebuilding for the forthcoming campaign.
Velebayi joins Amakhosi
The Glamour Boys have reportedly landed last season's top target, Asanele Velebayi, who was a free agent after his team, Cape Town Spurs, was relegated to the third tier.
The winger is expected to be among those who will be with Amakhosi for pre-season in the Netherlands, scheduled for July 3 to 19.
Mayele snubs Chiefs
Pyramids striker Fiston Mayele is not interested in Kaizer Chiefs as explained by his ‘brother' Christian Bukasa.
“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,” Bukasa opened up.
Mako & Monyane signed by Chiefs?
Speculations in Mzansi have it that former Orlando Pirates duo Paseka Mako and Thabiso Monyane have joined Chiefs.
Mako will be a direct replacement for Dove while Monyane is expected to battle Reeve Frosler and Dillan Solomons for a starting berth at right-back.
Salum a primary target for Nabi
Coach Nabi has been chasing Taifa Stars and Azam star Feisal Salum to help strengthen his midfield.
‘Fei Toto' is open to leaving the Chamazi-based team, but Chiefs are facing a stiff challenge from Simba SC for Salum's signature.
Nabi wants Diarra to replace erratic Chiefs goalkeepers
Nabi is determined to raid former team Yanga SC for the services of goalkeeper Djigui Diarra.
The Ivorian is seen as the man who can bring stability at the back after struggles from Fiaicre Ntwari, Brendan Petersen, and Bruce Bvuma.
