Kaizer Chiefs are confronting an unwelcome delay in their efforts to secure two highly regarded prospects from Cape Town Spurs: striker Luke Baartman and winger Asanele Velebayi. The club had already agreed personal terms with both players, but their prospective move to Naturena now depends on the outcome of an ongoing legal battle.
Cape Town Spurs have challenged the transfers, launching a court case in a bid to block the deals. Chiefs, meanwhile, maintain that both players are free agents following Spurs’ relegation from the Premier Soccer League. The legal impasse has left the matter unresolved.
In the background, however, Chiefs have pressed on with their rebuild. Six new signings have already been confirmed, and should the Cape Town duo eventually join, that number would rise to eight.
New players, renewed ambition
Despite the legal distraction, there is a sense of momentum gathering at Naturena. The club has moved decisively in the transfer market, underlining a clear desire to reframe the squad with a younger, more energetic profile.
Insiders point to an evolving vision under the current technical team, one that prioritises structure, squad depth, and a defined playing identity. The legal dispute over Baartman and Velebayi is an obstacle, but it is not expected to derail that broader strategic direction.
Should the court rule in Chiefs’ favour, both players are expected to be unveiled before the transfer window draws to a close.
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