Kaizer Chiefs: Bafana Bafana Star Hints at Possible Move to Amakhosi

Kaizer Chiefs: Bafana Bafana Star Hints at Possible Move to Amakhosi

  • A South African international has opened up on the possibility on joining Kaizer Chiefs when he decides to return to the Premier Soccer League from North Africa
  • The Bafana Bafana star has been a transfer target for the Glamour Boys since last summer but the Soweto giants failed seal the deal that would've brought the player to Naturena
  • The player is hoping to follow his father's footsteps who was a key player for the Soweto-based side for four seasons in the South African league

Bafana Bafana star Khanyisa Mayo has hinted at the possibility of joining Kaizer Chiefs in the future after opting for a move abroad last summer.

The South African international was one of Amakhosi's transfer targets last summer but ended up joining Algerian side CR Belouizdad.

The Glamour Boys are still focused on signing new forwards in the next transfer window, and there's a possibility of getting Mayo, as he's yet to adapt to the Algerian league.

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Khanyisa Mayo hints at Kaizer Chiefs move in the future.
Bafana Bafana star Khanyisa Mayo hints at the possibility of joining Kaizer Chiefs when he decides to return to the Premier Soccer League. Photo: Rodger Bosch.
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Mayo hints at possible move to Kaizer Chiefs

In an interview with Kick Off, as per the South African, Mayo confirmed that joining Kaizer Chiefs will be his first option if he decides to leave Algeria and return to the Premier Soccer League.

"Regarding Chiefs, yes, if I ever think about coming back home, they will be my first preference," he said.

Mayo's father, Patrick Mayo, was a key player for the Glamour Boys between 2003 and 2007. The Bafana Bafana star is also hoping to follow in his footsteps.

"It's the biggest team in South Africa, and my dad played there. So, I also see myself representing one of the top teams in the country," the former Cape Town City star added.

The South African attacker will have the first chance to win Chiefs fans' hearts when CR Belouizdad face Orlando Pirates in the CAF Champions League group stage tie.

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PSL side keen on signing Kaizer Chiefs target

Briefly News earlier reported that Kaizer Chiefs' chances of signing a South African striker just got tougher as another PSL side are interested in moving for the player.

Amakhosi were the first team to show interest in signing the striker, but could miss out on his signing just like they did for Elias Mokwana and Khanyisa Mayo.

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Raphael Abiola (sports editor) Raphael Abiola is a Nigerian Sports Journalist with over seven years of experience. He obtained a B.Tech degree in Computer Science from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, in 2015. Raphael previously worked as a football editor at Stakegains (2016-2018) and a content editor with Opera News Nigeria (2018-2023). Raphael then worked as an Editor for the Local Desk at Sports Brief (2023-2024). Reach him via email at raphael.abiola@sportsbrief.com.