Kaizer Chiefs have been linked with a key forward since the end of last season as they look to strengthen their attack.
Congolese striker Fiston Mayele has been rumoured to be on Chiefs radar for over one year and the interest accelerated when coach Nasreddine Nabi joined the Glamour Boys last July.
Nabi worked with Mayele for two years during his stint at Tanzanian club Yanga before the striker left at the end of the 2022-23 season to join Egyptian club Pyramids.
Mayele admits Chiefs contact
There were reports that Nabi recommended the striker to his Chiefs bosses but a transfer to South Africa proved difficult and the player has now confirmed that indeed there was contact from Amakhosi.
“Yes, it's true. The coach Nabi was in contact with me in December. But this is not the right moment to talk about it,” Mayele told KickOff ahead of his team’s CAF Champions League final first leg against Mamelodi Sundowns at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
“I am focused on the final (CAF Champions League). I want to stay focused on the final and finish the season, then I can talk, but at the moment, this is not the priority for now,” he further said.
According to the latest reports, Chiefs have already given up on Mayele and decided to pursue other targets with the striker also set to sign a new deal at Pyramids.
Congolese striker tormented Pirates
Mayele has continued to show his qualities and Chiefs saw first-hand what they are missing when the striker scored twice in the semi-final second leg as Pyramids came from two goals down to beat Orlando Pirates 3-2 and seal a ticket to the Champions League final.
“I am happy to be here and try to help the team win. I was happy to score during the last match against Orlando Pirates,” said Mayele.
“I am happy to play in the final, the first final for the club in the CAF Champions League. I can't say I will score but for sure I want to help the team play well and that’s why I am here.”
Chiefs have previously been reported to have missed out on Mayele in 2023 when they reportedly turned down his wage demands, claiming they were too high, before Pyramids pounced.
