Why Khanyisa Mayo was released before Kaizer Chiefs move

At this moment, Kaizer Chiefs supporters should appreciate CR Belouizdad’s head coach, Sead Ramovic, after the Serbian revealed why Khanyisa Mayo was allowed to leave the Algerian giants.

The former TS Galaxy coach revealed that while Mayo had the quality, his role at Belouizdad was too limited for proper growth.

The 27-year-old left the Chababists after six goals and one assist in 41 games since his arrival from Cape Town City in August 2024.

KHANYISA MAYO EXIT EXPLAINED

Belouizdad coach Saeed Ramovic didn’t hide his admiration for Mayo but also pulled back the curtain on why the striker had to leave Algeria.

In his eyes, Mayo’s talent was never in question, but playing minutes were going to be scarce at CRB. According to Ramovic, Kaizer Chiefs might be the place where Mayo will play football.

“Khanyisa (Mayo) is a quality striker and a real professional, but every player needs the right conditions to reach his best level,” Ramovic told Soccer Laduma. “With us, his role was limited, and as a forward you can’t grow without rhythm, confidence, and consistent minutes.

“At Kaizer Chiefs, he will get, hopefully, that platform, and that’s why this move is the best step for him. As a head coach, my responsibility is to make decisions that respect the player’s career while also keeping the club moving forward, and this was the right solution for both sides.

“I know South African football very well, and Chiefs are a special club with massive expectations. For Khanyisa, it won’t be easy because the pressure there is also high. Even if smaller than what we face here at Belouizdad.

“But I believe he has the qualities to succeed. In the end, talent opens the door, but mentality decides whether you can stay there. If he embraces the pressure, he has every chance to make it,” Ramovic concluded.