Flavio Silva: Kaizer Chiefs Star Receives First Call Up for FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

• Kaizer Chiefs striker Flavio Silva has been called up by his country of birth for the first time in his football career ahead of the forthcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers
• The 29-year-old is yet to play for the Premier Soccer League giants since joining them in the summer, but he's expected to feature against Mamelodi Sundowns
• The reports about the Glamour Boys' new striker getting his first international call up sparked reactions from Chiefs fans on social media

Kaizer Chiefs' new signing Flavio Silva has earned his first international call-up ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in September.

Silva joined Kaizer Chiefs on a free transfer in the summer from Persebaya Surabaya in Indonesia. Ethan Chislett also joined the club on a free transfer, but they are yet to make their debut for the Glamour Boys this season.

The 29-year-old is expected to be part of Nasreddine Nabi's squad that would face Mamelodi Sundowns in their midweek fixture in the Betway Premiership.

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Silva earns first call-up with Guinea-Bissau

The new Kaizer Chiefs striker has been included in Guinea-Bissau's preliminary squad for their forthcoming World Cup qualifiers next month.

Guinea-Bissau will face Sierra Leone and Djibouti, and they are currently fifth in Group A with six points, two behind the latter and five points ahead of the former.

Silva was included in Emiliano Te’s 40-man preliminary squad for both games, and if he makes the final cut, he will get to play for Guinea-Bissau for the first time.

The goal-scoring machine initially represented Portugal at the U16 and U19 levels despite being born in Guinea-Bissau, but has since changed his international allegiance. This is his first senior call-up for his country of birth.

Djurtus will host Sierra Leone on Thursday, September 4, 2025, in Bissau, while they will also play host against Djibouti four days later.

Amakhosi supporters took to social media to share their thoughts after their club's new signing earned his first call-up.

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Reactions as Silva earns first Guinea-Bissau call up

KB_Ramasimong said:

"Flavio Silva has not featured in an official match for Kaizer Chiefs but his move has already gotten him noticed by the new Guinea Bissau 🇬🇼 coach. Silva has been named in Guinea Bissau team for coming window. Kaizer Chiefs is a big deal."

Tebza_Kolobe shared:

"He will serve a humble pie to his doubters 🤞quality stiker that one."

azwivhudzu29804 wrote:

"Wednesday he's going to score two goals Sundowns don't have back line and goalkeeper."

Skirpot Sefadi responded:

"The only member of that squad playing in Africa 🌍."

I N K O K H E L I commented:

"It's good that he decided to switch allegiance to Guinea-Bissau rather than stay with Portugal. He won't be called up by Portugal with Guinea being his best choice for now. I just need two goals from him against Sundowns then he would get automatic place in that final squad."

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Kaizer Chiefs' chances of beating Sundowns

Briefly News earlier reported that a sports analyst shared his thoughts about the Betway Premiership clash between Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns.

Masandawana are rated favourites to win, but they need not to underrate Amakhosi after starting this season on a good note.

Source: Briefly News