As reported in June, the Kaizer Chiefs thought they had secured both players as free agents. However, Cape Town Spurs responded by claiming that the duo is still under contract.
Due to Spurs’ dramatic relegation from the Motsepe Foundation Championship (second tier) to the ABC Motsepe (third tier), Kaizer Chiefs followed the PSL’s rulebook, which states that relegation to the third tier makes player contracts null and void.
The situation has stalled Kaizer Chiefs from announcing and registering the two players. While the legal battle is still underway, Junior Khanye has reviewed the two players’ abilities.
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“Out of the two Cape Town Spurs players Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly targeting, I really hope they succeed in signing Baartman – he’s got the qualities to do well at the club. I’m not as convinced by Velebayi,” Khanye said…Full story here.
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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has confirmed the club’s interest in signing Nigerian striker Etiosa Ighodaro from Mamelodi Sundowns.
Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has confirmed the club’s interest in signing Nigerian striker Etiosa Ighodaro from Mamelodi Sundowns, as the Soweto giants continue to strengthen their squad ahead of the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season.
Speaking at the league’s launch event, Nabi addressed the situation: “Ighodaro is a good player… Full story here.
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