Kaizer Chiefs have now wrapped up five brand new signings as they put finishing touches on preparations ahead of the new Betway Premiership season.
Phili is the latest Kaizer Chiefs acquisition
According to widespread local reports, exciting 21-year-old Stellies winger Langelihle Phili is joining Chiefs.
Chiefs still chasing a left-back
Khanyisa Mayo has signed permanently from CR Belouizdad for a reported fee close to R9.8 million following a prior loan spell. Adolf Mtasingwa is a 27-year-old defensive midfielder signed from Azam FC for an undisclosed fee, and the first Tanzanian player to join Amakhosi. Mtasingwa brings valuable experience, having spent six seasons in Scandinavia, playing in the Icelandic, Norwegian and Finnish leagues. He returned home in 2024 to help Azam FC finish third in the Tanzanian league last season. He is the vice-captain of his nation.
Central defender Thabo Moloisane brings PSL know-how after becoming a mainstay for an impressive Stellenbosch side. Moloisane can also operate at right back when needed. 28-year-old goalkeeper Renaldo Leaner joins from Sekhukhune to bolster Chiefs’ options between the sticks. The 1.87m-tall stopper has been capped by Bafana.
Do Chiefs need a new left-sided defender?
If you read the comment sections on social media, Kaizer Chiefs need to upgrade their existing left-back options, Bradley Cross, Nkanyiso Shinga and Paseka Mako.
Go time for Kaizer Chiefs in 2026-27
Betway Premiership newcomers Kruger United, understandably, have been active in the transfer market. They’ve added several proven PSL players, including Fiacre Ntwari. Kruger United vs Chiefs kicks off on Saturday, 1 August at 20:15.
