Khanyisa Mayo’s path to Kaizer Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs supporters should probably show love to CR Belouizdad head coach Sead Ramovic after this.

The former TS Galaxy coach has told the media that his decision to release Mayo was inspired by a desire to offer a platform for the new Amakhosi star.

The 27-year-old Mayo arrives in Soweto after six goals and one assist in 41 games for Belouizdad after joining from Cape Town City in August 2024.

HOW KHANYISA MAYO BECAME AVAILABLE FOR KAIZER CHIEFS

Belouizdad coach Saeed Ramovic didn’t hide his admiration for Mayo but also revealed why the striker had to leave Algeria.

In his eyes, Mayo’s talent was never in question, but playing minutes would be scarce at CRB. According to Ramovic, Kaizer Chiefs might be the place where Mayo will play football.

“Khanyisa (Mayo) is a quality striker and a real professional, but every player needs the right conditions to reach his best level,” Ramovic told Soccer Laduma. “With us, his role was limited, and as a forward, you can’t grow without rhythm, confidence, and consistent minutes.

“At Kaizer Chiefs, he will get, hopefully, that platform, and that’s why this move is the best step for him. As a head coach, my responsibility is to make decisions that respect the player’s career while also keeping the club moving forward, and this was the right solution for both sides.

“I know South African football very well, and Chiefs are a special club with massive expectations. For Khanyisa, it won’t be easy because the pressure there is also high. Even if smaller than what we face here at Belouizdad.

“But I believe he has the qualities to succeed. In the end, talent opens the door, but mentality decides whether you can stay there. If he embraces the pressure, he has every chance to make it,” Ramovic concluded.