French-based star waiting for Kaizer Chiefs bosses

Kaizer Chiefs could very well add depth and quality to coach Nasreddine Nabi’s 2025/26 Betway Premiership squad.

Phiri, who previously played for clubs in France, Denmark, and Turkey, is one of several high-profile names being linked to Amakhosi.

His technical ability and experience in Europe make him an appealing target for a Kaizer Chiefs side that has already made several key additions. While nothing has been finalised, Phiri has confirmed that discussions had taken place with Amakhosi before the club’s pre-season tour.

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With Thabo Cele, Sibongiseni Mthethwa, and Samkelo Zwane as the available options in the number six role, the 30-year-old Phiri would add unquestionable value.

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“We had small talks with them, but I think it was the time they were going for a pre-season training camp abroad [in the Netherlands],” said Phiri via Soccer Beat.

“So, those [the negotiations] were stalled a bit. Hopefully, in the upcoming days, we will come up with something; if not, we will respect everybody who shows interest in me, whether it is locally or abroad,” the Johannesburg-born star concluded.

Lebogang Phiri’s Previous Clubs:

• Bidvest Wits Juniors
• Brondby U19s (Denmark)
• Brondby (Denmark)
• Guingamp (France)
• Rizespor (Turkey)
• Paris FC (France)
• Guingamp (France).

In the meantime, Phiri’s contract with Guingamp expired last month and no new deal has been tabled.

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