Kaizer Chiefs had their eyes on a journeyman African striker earlier in 2025, but they’ve reportedly walked away from a bargain deal to sign him.
Chiefs’ interest in 26-year-old Steven Mukwala has cooled, and they’re moving on to other targets in 2026.
Here’s the latest from Naturena.
Kaizer Chiefs abandon Mukwala deal
Kaizer Chiefs have reportedly dropped their interest in striker target Steven Mukwala, according to Soccer-Laduma. The journeyman forward would have been available for as little as R1 million.
Gavin Hunt can put a spanner in the works for Orlando Pirates
Gavin Hunt’s newcomers, Durban City, have made a great start to life in the Betway Premiership, winning 19 points after 13 games at a rate of 1.46 PPG. If Pirates avoid defeat there on Saturday, 29 November, it would be a big statement of intent. It’ll also guarantee a position at the summit going into the AFCON break. However, dropped points at the weekend would plant some seeds of doubt. Hunt’s team have only lost one match at home all season, ironically, that was against his former employers, Kaizer Chiefs.
Pirates went joint-top of the division with a routine 2-0 win over Chippa United, amid constant speculation that star 20-year-old defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi is sealing a switch to the MLS.
Nemtajela chose Orlando Pirates over Kaizer Chiefs because of a personal gesture
It’s reported via The Citizen that Pirates secured Nemtajela’s services by personally visiting his family. They saw this as a decisive move because of the increasing competition for the combative midfielder’s services. 24-year-old Nemtajela was an unused sub in Bafana’s friendly win over Zambia and has made six league appearances for the Buccaneers this term.