Ranga Chivaviro: Kaizer Chiefs Release South African Born Star Ahead of Next Season

• Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed that South African striker Ranga Chivaviro will leave the club after his contract expires at the end of the month of June, 2025
• The Limpopo-borned striker who joined the Soweto giants from Marumo Gallants two seasons ago following an impressive campaign in which he scored 17 goals and helped his former club reach the CAF Confederations Cup semi-finals
• The Glamour Boys fans shared their thoughts after their club released an official statement to confirm Chivaviro's departure on social media

Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed that South African striker Ranga Chivaviro will leave the club after his contract with the club ends this month.

Chivaviro joined the Glamour Boys from Marumo Gallants two summers ago after scoring 17 goals in all competitions as Bahlabane Ba Ntwa reached the semi-finals of the CAF Confederations Cup in the 2021–22 season.

The 32-year-old was expected to bring his scoring prowess to Kaizer Chiefs' attack when he was signed, but he couldn't live up to expectations, and the Soweto giants decided not to take the one-year renewal option in his contract.

In the two seasons spent with Amakhosi, the former Marumo Gallants striker notched up nine goals and produced one assist in 49 appearances.

The club management and the technical team are working on rebuilding the team ahead of the 2025-26 campaign after winning the Nedbank Cup in the just-concluded season.

Kaizer Chiefs confirm Chivaviro's exit

Kaizer Chiefs released an official statement on their social media page to confirm Chivaviro's exit upon the end of his contract this month.

"Kaizer Chiefs will not be extending striker Ranga Chivaviro’s contract when it expires at the end of the month," the club's statement reads.

"We thank Ranga for his positive contribution to the team and wish him all the best in his future exploits."

The Soweto-based club are still seeking to sign a new striker this summer and have been linked with Pyramids FC striker Fiston Mayele, who confirmed he held talks with Nasreddine Nabi late last year.

They face stiff competition to sign the former Young Africans striker, as he's also a transfer target for their city rivals, Orlando Pirates.

Reactions as Chiefs confirm Chivaviro's exit

MoFlava wrote:

"Bye bye"

KayGee said:

"All the best to him, he tried shame mara atswe uit mo disking. Football is not for him, maybe he gotta try as a defender. But nonetheless, we thank him for his services and wish him well."

Professor Jamvileo implied:

"Rejected Young Africans Offer , Opted to Join Kaizer Chiefs, Now Kaizer Chiefs will not be extending contract. That's what you get in your decisions 🙌."

Thabang Motaung added:

"Yohh the team is moving in the right direction now 🫱🏼‍🫲🏾🫱🏼‍🫲🏾🫂🫂😭😭😭 I'm buying a season ticket next season."

iamziyar commented:

"He was a passenger for two seasons busy fighting with fans instead of improving his game. Good riddance to bad rubbish, he must go back to Zimbabwe and play for Bulawayo bullets."

BaQue_Ndolo reacted:

"But this guy had so much potential to shine, he lost confidence on himself. This guy he wouldn't lose the ball on his feet.. Anyway good luck to him. Khosi for life ✌️"

Bingo Bingo shared:

"Ranga will punish Chiefs next season. He’s going to cook for his next team. Instead of blaming Kaizer Junior for building a bad team, Ranga is taking the blame. The guy barely played this season."

President Yama2K responded:

"Not all the people in the Kitchen can cook but some are there to tell stories and keep the kitchen vibes🤧 Ranga was not a Chef but his contribution was much needed in the kitchen 🤧🤧 I hope you understand."

Kaizer Chiefs reportedly sign Pirates star

Briefly News earlier reported that Kaizer Chiefs are said to have signed an Orlando Pirates star ahead of next season.

The Glamour Boys or the player are yet to confirm if the transfer rumours are true.

Source: Briefly News