McCarthy advises Moloisane best way to succeed at Kaizer Chiefs  

Former Kaizer Chiefs star Fabian McCarthy has shared some words of wisdom with the club’s new centre-back, Thabo Moloisane, as the defender embarks on his journey at Naturena for the 2026/27 season.

The 27-year-old Bafana Bafana international arrived at Amakhosi amid high expectations, tasked with filling the defensive gap left by McCarthy’s son, Aden, who recently completed a significant transfer to Sabah FK in the Azerbaijan Premier League.

Moloisane has yet to feature for the Glamour Boys, remaining on the bench as an unused substitute in the team’s first two matches of the season: a Betway Premiership win against Kruger United and an MTN8 quarter-final loss to Golden Arrows.

McCarthy lauds quality player Moloisane

Despite his wait for game time, McCarthy is confident that the former Stellenbosch FC standout has the necessary attributes to fortify the Amakhosi defence. The club legend has urged Moloisane to step up and assume a leadership role from the outset.

“I think he will add value to the team. It’s just a matter of how he will settle in and how he is going to take it from there,” McCarthy explained to FARPost.

“From my side, the advice would be to give your best. Try to perform every day, and when you get that opportunity, lead by example or replicate what you did at Stellenbosch and occasionally in the national team,” he continued.

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McCarthy also stressed the importance of playing for the supporters, referencing the philosophy of club chairman Kaizer Motaung.

“Just try to elevate the team to the next level and make a genuine contribution. Bra K always reminded us that everything we do is for the supporters—to put a smile on their faces because they travel from all over [the country] to support this institution.”

“So that applies to every single player, not just Thabo. Every player at Chiefs, whenever they step onto the pitch or greet the fans, must leave everything on the field,” McCarthy added.

“Look, he is an experienced lad who will complement the defenders already at the club. I don’t like saying this, but it is entirely different when you play for Chiefs, [Orlando] Pirates, or [Mamelodi] Sundowns in terms of the atmosphere, the expectations, and the immense pressure that comes with it.”