Today’s Kaizer Chiefs news looks at the imminent 2026 World Cup, Aden McCarthy’s move and the latest on the future of an Orlando Pirates star.
Mabasa speaks on his future amid Chiefs links
When quizzed on his next move after a loan spell with Stellenbosch, striker Tshegofatso Mabasa has indicated that no concrete decisions have been made. Despite his output of four goals in 14 outings, the Winelands side has said they won’t be signing the 29-year-old permanently.
“That’s not true,” he clarified. “I have not signed with any club at the moment. I can’t comment on the teams that are interested. My agent is handling that.”
McCarthy heads to Azerbaijan, dreams of the Champions League
Aden McCarthy will join Azerbaijani outfit Sabah this month. The 22-year-old has become a fixture of the Chiefs back-line. Now, he joins the Azerbaijani Premier League champions, who will be hopeful of appearing in the Champions League. However, they must do it the hard way, starting with the first qualifying round. If they get into Europe’s premier competition, will McCarthy’s choice to move be justified?
Cross represents Kaizer Chiefs in the Americas, Orlando Pirates dominate
Meanwhile, Hugo Broos has announced his 26-man squad to tackle World Cup Group A in the Americas, which also features Mexico, Czechia and South Korea. Left-sided defender Bradley Cross is the sole Chiefs representative in the 26-man group. Arsenal midfielder Myles Lewis-Skelly seems to be an undercover Bafana supporter after rocking the green away jersey. The Gunners teenager was left out of England’s squad, so he’ll have some time on his hands during the tournament.
Final Bafana squad
Goalkeepers
Ronwen Williams, Ricardo Goss, Sipho Chaine
Defenders
Khuliso Mudau, Thabang Matuludi, Khulumani Ndamane, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Ime Okon, Aubrey Modiba, Samukelo Kabini, Bradley Cross, Olwethu Makhanya, Kamogelo Sebelebele, Mbekezeli Mbokazi
Midfielders
Teboho Mokoena, Sphephelo Sithole, Thalente Mbatha, Jayden Adams
Attackers
Lyle Foster, Themba Zwane, Oswin Appollis, Iqraam Rayners, Relebohile Mofokeng, Evidence Makgopa, Tshepang Moremi, Thapelo Maseko
