PSL Transfer News: All the done deals for the 2026-27 season

All the incomings and outgoings in the South African top flight

With the PSL kicking off on August 1, 2026, teams have been doing everything they can to beef up their squads before the September 22 transfer deadline.

The PSL’s ‘Big Three’ of Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs have been beefing up their squads with the Buccaneers bringing in nine so far while the Brazilians and Amakhosi have resisted the temptation of mass signings, signing five each.

However, midtable teams have gone big, some bringing in over 10 players with Sekhukhune United and Marumo Gallants among those who have signed a large number of new players.

Completed PSL Transfers of 2026-27

Afrik-Foot details all the incomings and outgoings in the PSL transfer window. As fans continue to savours the new PSL season, you can use the promo code for Hollywoodbets to place bets on your favourite teams.

ORLANDO PIRATES

The PSL champions have offloaded a number of players and also strengthened in key areas.

IN: Bekhi Mbuza (Marumo Gallants), Mthetheleli Mthiyane (Stellenbosch FC), Sbangani Zulu (Richards Bay), Bohale Ngwato (Siwelele) Ghampani Lungu (Siwelele), Neo Rapoo (Siwelele), Aphiwe Baliti (Siwelele) & Matome Mmolai (Leicesterford City), Sebastian Pedersen (Sogndal Fotball, Norway) Mohau Nkota (Al-Ettifaq, Saudi – Loan).

OUT: Relebohile Mofokeng (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise), Gilberto, Karim Kimvuidi, Thabiso Lebitso (Stellenbosch), Tshegofatso Mabasa, Sipho Mbule, Bandile Shandu, Gomolemo Khoto (Sekhukhune United), Siyabonga Ndlozi (Sekhukhune United), Tshepho Mashiloane (Sekhukhune United, Loan), Thabiso Sesane (Siwelele FC), Selaelo Rasebotja (Siwelele FC), Siyabonga Ndlozi (Sekhukhune United), Gomolemo Khoto (Sekhukhune United), Sonwabo Khumalo (Midlands), Blessing Ngiba (Midlands), Seth Green (Durban City), Melusi Buthelezi, Neo Mokoena (AmaZulu), Goodman Mosele (Chippa United), Deano van Rooyen (Released), Patrick Maswanganyi (Alkhaldiya Sports Club, Bahrain), Daniel Msendami (Marumo Gallants), Abdoulaye Mariko (Marumo Gallants).

MAMELODI SUNDOWNS

The Brazilians have offloaded a number of players, most of whom were looking for regular playing time, with a couple heading abroad while some key signings have been made.

IN: Antonio van Wyk (SV Ried, Austria), Siyanda Ndlovu (Golden Arrows), Ricardo Goss (return from Loan), Cassius Mailula, Deano van Rooyen, Thabo Cele, Thabang Matuludi.

OUT: Peter Shalulile (Released), Jayden Adams (Deceased), Terrence Mashego (Stellenbosch, Loan), Thapelo Maseko (FC Copenhagen, Denmark), Thato Sibiya (Lille, France), Miguel Reisinho (Released), Jody February (Siwelele FC).

KAIZER CHIEFS

Kaizer Chiefs put most of their transfer business on hold until new coach Fernando da Cruz arrived and released over 10 players, most of then out-of-contract, while some are academy graduates looking for first-team football.

IN: Thabo Moloisane(Stellenbosch), Renaldo Leaner, Adolf Mtasingwa Bitegeko (Azam FC), Langelihle Phili (Stellenbosch FC), Faiz Abrahams (Stellenbosch, Loan).

OUT: Aden McCarthy (Sabah, Azerbaijan), George Matlou & Happy Mashiane, Tashreeq Morris (Durban City), Gaston Sirino, Given Msimango (Stellenbosch FC), Ashley Du Preez (Stellenbosch FC), Gopolang Taunyana (Stellenbosch FC), Samkelo Zwane (Hope FC, Loan), Bontle Molefe (Hope FC, Loan), Ofentse Kgosana and Vicky Mkhawana (Real Natives), Sfiso Timba (Gomora FC), Naledi Hlongwane (Hofe FC), Pheko Phago (Hofe FC), Thabo Cele.

AMAZULU FC

After an impressive fourth place finish, AmaZulu FC have kept nearly all of the players while bringing in top talents from teams in South Africa and beyond.

IN: Moses Shumah (Power Dynamos, Zambia), Kgomotjo Lekoloane, Gape Moralo, Mncedi Vandala, Omega Mdaka, Keenan Phillips, Faveur Kouassi, Neo Mokoena (Orlando Pirates), Sphesihle Maduna (TS Galaxy), Zouzou Landry, Siphelele Zulu.

OUT: Bongani Zungu

SEKHUKHUNE UNITED

After a fifth-place finish, Sekhukhune United have been busy, releasing 16 players and were equally been busy in finding replacements.

IN: Ndongani Samba Gilbani (Asante Kotoko, Ghana), Athenkosi Mcaba (Stellenbosch), Siyabonga Ndlozi (Orlando Pirates), Gomolemo Khoto (Orlando Pirates), Nyiko Mobbie, Oageng Phiri (Highbury FC), Thabang Mahlangu (Siwelele FC), D’Angelo Kazeem (Venda FC), Givemore Khuphe, Athenkosi Mcaba, Melusi Buthelezi, Gomolemo Khoto, Chibuike “Lion” Ohizu, Thabo Nkwana (University of Pretoria), Palelo Mafuyeka (Bushbuckridge).

OUT: Bradley Grobler, Thabang Monare, Sikhosonke Langa, Katlego Mohamme, ⁠Ryan Baartman, Rivaldo Coetzee, Lesiba Nku, Lebogang Phiri, Ronaldo Maarman, Sphiwe Mahlangu & Samkele Sihlali, Renaldo Leaner, Daniel Cardoso, Tresor Tshibwabwa, Andy Boyeli, Shaune Mogaila.

GOLDEN ARROWS

Golden Arrows had an improved season, finishing sixth, but lost coach Manqoba Mngqithi, and a couple of dependable players. They have been diligent in the transfer market.

IN: Mnqobi Gumede (Ravens), Ronaldo van Neel (Hungry Lions), Eroine Agnikoi (Marumo Gallants), Jonah Fabisch.

OUT: Keenan Phillips, Brandon Theron, Sanele Shabalala, Gladwin Shitolo, Sazi Gumbi, Nduduzo Mhlongo, Thabo Matlaba, Shadrack Khobedi, Siyanda Ndlovu (Mamelodi Sundowns), Ismael Cisse (Royal Charleroi, Belgium), Thokozani Lukhele

POLOKWANE CITY

Rise and Shine have not lost key players this season, even though speculation continues to link Thabang Matuludi with a move away, but coach Phuti Mohafe left after another top eight finish.

IN: Lucky Malatsi (Orbit College), Vuyo Kopamotse (Mangaung United), Motheto Mosotho (Mangaung United) & Tshepang “Jali” Matube(Mangaung United), Malebogo Modise, Msindisi Khoza (Luthuli Brigades).

OUT: Brian Bwire (Chippa United)

DURBAN CITY

Durban City had an impressive debut season in the top flight and even won the Nedbank Cup but lost coach Pitso Dladala before replacing him with Khalil Ben Youssef. They have signed a host of PSL veterans.

IN: Kyle Jurgens (Stellenbosch), Bandile Shandu, Seth Green (Orlando Pirates), Gaston Sirino, Tashreeq Morris (Kaizer Chiefs).

OUT: End of Loan; Terrence Mashego, Taahir Goedeman, Ronaldo Maarman & Siphiwe Mahlangu. End of contract; Falakhe Tshanini, Odwa Nyulu, Joslin Kamatuka, Onele Rulwana & Lindokuhle Chonco.

STELLENBOSCH FC

Stellies fell from third in 2024-25 to ninth in 2025-26 and have been busy in the market to strengthen the squad. However, as is the case with them, they have lost top talents to the big boys.

IN: Thabiso Lebitso (Orlando Pirates), Sinoxolo Kwayiba (Chippa United), Terrence Mashego (Mamelodi Sundowns, Loan), George Matlou, Tlakusani Mthethwa (Richards Bay), Given Msimango (Kaizer Chiefs), Ashley Du Preez (Kaizer Chiefs), Gopolang Taunyana (Kaizer Chiefs).

OUT: Omega Mdaka (AmaZulu), Dejean Ah Shene, Kazie Enyinnaya, Wayde Jooste, Ibrahim Jabaar, Kyle Jurgens (Durban City), Lee Langeveldt, Khomotjo Lekoloane, Kobamelo Kodisang (end of loan), Tshegofatso Mabasa (End of loan), Oscarine Masuluke, Athenkosi Mcaba (Sekhukhune United), Thabo Moloisane (Kaizer Chiefs), Mthetheleli Mthiyane (Orlando Pirates), Olisa Ndah & Asekho Tiwani (End of loan), Ashley Cupido (Kiryat Yam, Israel), Nathan Garrow (Aukland City, New Zealand), Henri Stanic (Azam FC, Tanzania), Langelihle Phili (Kaizer Chiefs), Faiz Abrahams (Kaizer Chiefs).

SIWELELE FC

It was not a great season for Siwelele after changing ownership and name from SuperSport United. They have lost so many players and brought in a lot in a bid to improve on the 10th place of 2025-26.

IN: Thabiso Sesane (Orlando Pirates), Selaelo Rasebotja (Orlando Pirates), Felix Noge, Njabulo Ngcobo, Jaison Clifford, Neo Mokhachane, Goitseone Phoko, Kwanda Lupalule, Rehloholofaditswe Thulo, Hamza Issah, Shandrack Kobedi, Jody February (Mamelodi Sundowns).

OUT: Ricardo Goss, Buhle Mkhwanazi, Nyiko Mobbie, Thabo Mokhele, Enoch Quaicoe, Lyle Lakay, Neo Rapoo, Pogiso Sanoka, Samkelo Zwane, Maloisane Mokhele, Mandlenkosi Nkosi, Gape Moralo, Keanin Ayer, Lazola Maku, Samir Nurkovic, Mahlatse Makudubela, Chibuike Ohizu, Koketso Sekgodiso, Ghampani Lungu, Kgaogelo Sekgota, Bohlale Ngwato, Thabang Mahlangu.

RICHARDS BAY

After a disappointing 11^th place finish, the Natal Rich Boys have been busy with the incomings but only one outgoing.

IN: Siphamandla Gwele (Ravens), Thamsanqa Ndelu (Mkhambathi), Philani Sithebe (Golden Arrows), Khayelihle Mncube (TS Galaxy), Siyabonga Gumede, Nqaba Xulu (Milford FC), Nhlakanipho Ngcobo, 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗹𝘄𝗲𝘁𝗵𝘂 𝗗𝘂𝗯𝗲 (Return from loan).

OUT: Sbangani Zulu (Richards Bay)

TS GALAXY

The Rockets failed to fly with coach Adnan Beganovic getting sacked before Bernard Parker rescued them but their transfer activity has been limited.

IN: Mpho Maoke, Katekani Mhlongo, Siphesihle Tati, Anslin Williams, Lennol Mathebula, Bongani Van, Der Heiden, Nhlakanipho Ngwenya, Thabelo Tshikweta, Azola Jakalashe, Simthandile Sishi, Camangu Mdevulana

OUT:

CHIPPA UNITED

The Chilli Boys almost got relegated before surviving in the final weeks but movements in the market have been resctricted by a FIFA transfer ban.

IN: Ntuthuko Mlotshwa, Daba Diakite & Muzomuhle Khanyi, Stanley Nwabali, Goodman Mosele (Orlando Pirates).

OUT: Lukhanyo July, Xolani Sithole, Ayabulela Konqobe, Bievenu Eva Nga, Somila Ntsundwana, Bongani Sam, Malebogo Modise (end of loan), Sinoxolo Kwayiba (Stellenbosch).

MARUMO GALLANTS

Gallants escaped relegation by the skin of their teeth yet again and responded by doing their business early and signed so many.

IN: Romaric Dognimin Ouattara (Olympique Akbou), Emmanuel Lyonze Mwiinde and Msindisi Kunene, Thato Mohlamme, Thulani Zandamela, Thabang Sesinyi, Thokozani Lukhele, Prince Manku, Mlungisi Sikakane, Patrick Motsoeneng, Khomotso Marebane, Samkelo Sihlali, Thabiso Mkhwanazi, Onalenna Lepelesana, Lebogang Button, Daniel Msendami (Orlando Pirates), Abdoulaye Mariko (Orlando Pirates).

OUT: Washington Arubi (CAPS United, Zimbabwe), Eroine Agnikoi (Golden Arrows), Siyabonga Nhlapo, Lebogang Mabotija, Katekani Mhlongo, Jaison Clifford, Bareng Ledwaba, Edson Khumalo, Lucky Sithole, Bheki Mabuza (Orlando Pirates).

KRUGER UNITED

Kruger United are among the two sides that were promoted to the top flight and have made movements in the transfer market to avoid heading straight down.

IN: Mlungisi Zwane (Casric Stars), Thabang Sibanyoni, Fiacre Ntwari, Vicky Mkhawana (both loan from Chiefs), Thendo Mukumela, Kwanda Mngonyama, Katlego Mohamme, Lwanda Mbanjwa, Shane Saralina, Sikhosonke Langa, Sanele Tshabala, Phathutshedzo Musekwa, Thuso Moleleki.

OUT: Georges Lata, Kagiso Malinga, Philasande Manqele, Khethukuthula Ndlovu, Celimpilo Ngema, Kabelo Seriba.

MILFORD FC

The second of the two newly-promoted sides, Milford FC have responded by signing big but staying loyal to most of the players who got them up.

IN: Sanele Mthembu (Umkhambathi FC), Thabang Mabena (Black Leopards), Nomandela Yanelisa (Highbury FC), Mnqobi Mbhele (Sinenkani FC), Admiro Chabanhu (Summerfield Dynamos FC), Khunganani Sigadi (North West University), Scelo Masilela.

OUT: Mnelisi Christopher Mbhele, Sibulele Mekuto, Nqaba Xulu, Nande Jojwana