Kaizer Chiefs are not slowing down on the field and nor are they doing so on the transfer market.
Chiefs have started the season in perfect fashion winning three out of their three games so far as things stand.
Baartman wins case against Spurs
That has resulted in nine points and three clean sheets in the process. It seems that Chiefs are winning both on and off the field. On Tuesday it was confirmed that Luke Baartman had won his case against Cape Town Spurs, arguing he is a free agent. This after the club was relegated to the amateur ranks. Just like his former captain at the club and fellow new Amakhosi signing Asanele Velebayi, he was fighting for his clearance.
Velebayi was announced by Chiefs straight after the ruling on the PSL DRC and now so has Baartman. Following the attacker’s victory, he was announced as a Glamour Boy on the same day.
Announced as Chiefs player same day
“Following this morning’s announcement of the acquisition of Etiosa Ighodaro, Kaizer Chiefs are pleased to confirm the signing of another forward, Luke Baartman, making him the Club’s ninth signing of the 2025/26 season. The 19-year-old junior international joins Amakhosi from Cape Town Spurs, where he played in the Motsepe Foundation League last season. He has also represented South Africa at the junior level. “We’re thrilled to welcome Luke to our team,” says Sporting Director, Kaizer Motaung Jr. “He is an exciting young talent that we’ve been monitoring for the past few seasons both at Club level, in the Bayhill Cup – where he was voted player of the tournament – and the U-17 national team that played at AFCON. We believe he will bring valuable versatility, playing both as a centre-forward and a winger. We look forward to seeing him in action soon.” Wrote the club on their website.
Happy with the signing Amakhosi?
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