Kaizer Chiefs have parted ways with defender Bongani Sam after just one season.
Sam joined Amakhosi from rivals Orlando Pirates in July 2024 but failed to play a single match for the Glamour Boys.
“After just one season, Kaizer Chiefs have amicably agreed to part ways with defender Bongani Sam.The Gqeberha native joined the team from Orlando Pirates in July 2024. Wishing Bongani all the best,” Chiefs said on Thursday.
Sam was not the only Kaizer Chiefs player released this week
On Tuesday, Amakhosi announced the departure of midfielder Tebogo Potsane. The 31-year-old midfielder played two seasons and only made just 19 appearances for Chiefs.
“As Kaizer Chiefs continue to prepare for the upcoming season, the Club and midfielder Tebogo Potsane have parted ways amicably.
We thank him for his contributions and wish him all the best in the future,” the club said in a statement.
Which players has Kaizer Chiefs parted ways with?
The nine players who have left Chiefs are: Sam, Potsane, Mduduzi Mdantsane, Edson Castillo, Edmilson Dove, Njabulo Blom, Sabelo Radebe, Ranga Chivaviro and Yusuf Maart.
So far, Amakhosi have signed six players which are: Ethan Chislett (Port Vale), Nkanyiso Shinga (FC Alverca), Flavio Silva (Persebaya Surabaya), Thabiso Monyane (Orlando Pirates), Paseka Mako (Orlando Pirates), and Siphesihle Ndlovu (SuperSport United).
Kaizer Chiefs open their season against Stellenbosch FC on 10 August. Having failed to finish in the top 8, the Soweto giants will not participate in this year’s MTN8 competition.
Which player should Chiefs release?
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