Former Kaizer Chiefs target Khanyisa Mayo is packing his bags in Algeria, with CR Belouizdad confirming he’s not part of their plans for the new season.
The 27-year-old was left out of the club’s squad list and was not seen training with the first team amid whispers of a move away from Algiers.
The Umtata-born player famously confirmed on national radio that Kaizer Chiefs attempted to sign him 24 hours after he had already sealed a move to North Africa.
KHANYISA MAYO TO FIND A NEW CLUB AFTER CR BELOUIZDAD
Mayo joined the Chababists from Cape Town City FC on 2 August 2024 before delivering six goals and one assist in 41 appearances.
Despite the coach’s admiration for Mayo’s work, Sead Ramovic confirmed that he is the one who made the decision.
“It was not an easy call. I have the utmost respect for him, but football is about timing and roles,” The Serb told iDiski Times’ Lorenz Kohler. “I believe a new challenge is best for him now,” Ramovic added.
In the meantime, it remains to be seen where the left-footed striker/winger will be moving to.
RANGA CHIVAVIRO MOVING ON AFTER KAIZER CHIEFS
The former Kaizer Chiefs attacker is poised to join Chippa United, who would become Ranga Chivaviro’s 10th PSL club.
The 32-year-old has bounced around the league like the true local journeyman from Witbank Aces, Cape Town All Stars, FC Cape Town, Baroka, TS Sporting, Venda FC, Marumo Gallants, to Kaizer Chiefs, making him one of the PSL’s most well-travelled forwards.
According to the latest report, Chippa, known as the Chilli Boyz, have tabled a new offer for the Bolobedu-born player.
As reported in local media over the past weeks, Chivaviro was said to be on the radar of clubs abroad, from Hong Kong to Iraq, but is said to have passed on those possibilities in favour of staying in his homeland.
“The Chilli Boys are in pursuit of a new striker after a slow start to the new campaign and have identified the robust striker as the perfect candidate to bolster their options for new head coach Luc Eymael,” iDiski Times‘ Lorenz Kohler reported.
“Talks are now at an advanced stage with minor details to be finalised before making a move to Gqeberha,” the report added.
Meanwhile, Chivaviro has 31 goals and two assists in his 111 Premier Soccer League appearances.
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