Kaizer Chiefs make R70 Million in player sales?

Since 2022, Kaizer Chiefs have sold Njabulo Blom to St Louis, Siyabonga Ngezana to FCSB, Thatayaone Ditlhokwe to Al-Ittihad and Yusuf Maart to SV Ried.

This impressive influx of cash helped Kaizer Chiefs balance its books and sign new players such as Rushwin Dortley, Miguel Inacio and Glodi Lilepo.

According to Transfermarkt, the leading global source for player market values, the deals have generated around R70 million for the club known as Amakhosi.

KAIZER CHIEFS PLAYER SALES IN FOUR YEARS

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Njabulo Blom – St. Louis City SC (USA) – €300,000 (± R6 million)

Njabulo Blom announced by St Louis from Kaizer Chiefs in December 2022 — *Njabulo Blom’s announcement by St Louis from Kaizer Chiefs in December 2022. Image: St Louis*

Since 2022, the first sale was the homegrown talent Njabulo Blom, aged 23, who was transferred to St. Louis City SC in Major League Soccer for an estimated €300,000, equating to about R6 million.

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Siyabonga Ngezana – FCSB (Romania) – €600,000 (± R12 million)

In July 2023, Siyabonga Ngezana was transferred to Romanian Liga I side FCSB (formerly Steaua Bucharest) for an estimated €600,000, or around R12 million. A solid defender and academy product, his sale marked the club’s strategic move to develop and sell talent at peak value.

Thatayaone Ditlhokwe – Al-Ittihad (Libya) – €810,000 (± R16.2 million)

Botswana international Thatayaone Ditlhokwe was sold in 2023 to Libyan giants Al-Ittihad for an estimated €810,000 (around R16.2 million). His departure added another profitable sale, despite limited impact at Kaizer Chiefs.

YUSUF MAART – SV RIED (AUSTRIA) – €1,000,000 (± R20 MILLION)

The biggest of the lot was just a week ago. Yusuf Maart joined Austrian Bundesliga side SV Ried for an estimated €1,000,000 (approximately R20 million). His move was both a financial win and a significant loss on the pitch. However, Kaizer Chiefs are rumoured to be close to signing Feisal Salum from Azam FC, with the funds, possibly one or two more players.