Kaizer Chiefs news: Mayele, Basadien, new striker

Kaizer Chiefs have missed out on several high-profile players in recent years, including Fiston Mayele and Fawaaz Basadien.

Both appear to be on the verge of exits, but it’s not AmaKhosi luring them away. According to reports, Stellenbosch star Fawaaz Basadien missed practice this morning amid Mamelodi Sundowns’ interest, indicating a move to be in the works.

Regarding Mayele, the Pyramids striker is reportedly desperate for an exit, albeit leading his side to CAF Champions League glory – the first time in the club’s history.

“I asked Pyramids officials about the future of Congolese striker Fiston Mayele, and they told me he’s a strong candidate to leave,” Egyptian football journalist Ahmed Shobeir. “The player received a very lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia and is close to departing.”

“Honestly, I was very surprised and asked them how they could agree to let him go when he’s one of the team’s top stars and scorers. They told me the player is determined to leave after receiving the offer from Saudi Arabia and won’t be with the team next season.”

New striker inbound?

Meanwhile, Kaizer Chiefs remain in the hunt for a top-tier striker. Cameroonian striker Ravel Djoumekou, who currently plays for Congo’s FC Saint Eloi Lupopo, has reportedly been offered to the club.

“He is an experienced striker who could really help Chiefs at this stage,” a sourced explained. “He has been offered to Chiefs in their quest to sign a striker and now it’s up to Chiefs’ scouts and analysts to assess him and make a decision after that. But if they make their decision to sign him, then he would be available.”

A second source reaffirmed Kaizer Chiefs’ inquiry, saying, “Of course, the club hasn’t finished signings yet. They are still looking at other players. Some you may know, others you may not know. So if this striker is good as they say, then the club would be considering him as well, as it’s believed they haven’t finished signings yet for this coming season.”