Kaizer Chiefs Announce Signing of European-Based Striker, 2 Other Big Players Ahead of Soweto Derby
- Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed the signing of three players ahead of their mouthwatering clash with Orlando Pirates in the Betway Premiership
- The Glamour Boys signed a top striker based in Europe alongside two other big players to strengthen their squad before Soweto derby
- The Premier Soccer League giants also confirmed the departure of one of their players
Kaizer Chiefs have made significant moves ahead of the highly anticipated Soweto Derby against Orlando Pirates this weekend as they announce three new signings.
The Glamour Boys confirmed the signing of a European-based striker along with two other key players to strengthen their squad this January.
Nasreddine Nabi has been calling for new signings, and he has had them delivered to him before their all-important clash with their city rivals in the Betway Premiership at the Orlando Stadium.
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Kaizer Chiefs announce three new signings ahead of Pirates' clash
With the Derby just around the corner, Kaizer Chiefs announced the signing of Glody Lilep from a European club, alongside long-term target Thabo Cele and Tashreeq Morris.
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The Soweto giants released an official statement on social media concerning the signing of Congolese striker, Lilep from French side Valenciennes FC.
“Chiefs Sign Congolese international, Glody Makabi Lilepo from French club Valenciennes FC from France,” the club stated.
Cele has been a long-term target for Kaizer Chiefs and was released by FC Fakel Voronezh last week to attend to family issues but now has signed for Amakhosi.
The 28-year-old signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with the Soweto-based club and will be a valuable addition to Nabi's midfield options this season.
“Kaizer Chiefs are delighted to announce a further addition to their squad with the acquisition of experienced midfielder, Thabo Cele,” the club stated.
South African striker, Morris, is the third signing for Nabi's side this January. The 30-year-old joins the Glamour Boys from PSL rivals SuperSport United. Chiefs confirmed that Christian Saile will join Gavin Hunt's side in a swap deal.
“Morris has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract that will keep him at Chiefs until 30 June 2027. This move is part of a strategic swap deal, which will see striker Christian Saile head the other way,” the Soweto giants confirmed.
It's yet to be known if any of the three players will be available for selection for the Soweto derby, but the only confirmed news is that Nabi will be back at the dugout after completing his suspension in Chiefs' win over Free Agents in the Nedbank Cup.
Former Real Madrid forward interested in joining Kaizer Chiefs
Briefly News also reported that a former Real Madrid forward has reportedly shown interest in joining Kaizer Chiefs this January or the next transfer window.
The Glamour Boys are said to have been in the transfer market for a new striker, but it unlikely if they are going to sign the former Cerezo Osaka star.
The Brazilian striker is also linked with the other two Premier Soccer League giants, Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates.
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