Khanyisa Mayo: Kaizer Chiefs New Signing Shares Parents’ Reaction Upon Joining Amakhosi

• Khanyisa Mayo is the latest addition to Kaizer Chiefs' squad this summer, and the South African international is excited to join the Glamour Boys
• The Premier Soccer League giants signed over 10 players this summer, but Mayo's move to the club on loan seems to be the most talked about due to the circumstances around it
• The Bafana Bafana striker explained how his parents reacted when they heard about his move back to the Betway Premiership and joining his father's former club

New Kaizer Chiefs signing Khanyisa Mayo has narrated the reactions of his parents after he broke the news of joining the Glamour Boys this summer.

The Bafana Bafana forward is one of the over ten players who joined the Soweto giants this summer and will also join the long list of fathers and sons who have played for Amakhosi.

The 27-year-old was signed on a season-long loan from Algerian giants CR Belouizdad and hopes his performance will convince the Premier Soccer League giants to sign him to a permanent deal.

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It has always been Mayo's dream to play for Kaizer Chiefs, as he wants to follow in his father's footsteps.

Mayo narrates parents' reaction to Chiefs' move

While speaking to the Kaizer Chiefs official website, Mayo confirmed that his parents were happy to hear about his move to the Soweto giants.

“I called my mother, who was with my father at the time, and they both burst into celebration. They were overjoyed that I would be following in my father’s footsteps and continuing the family legacy at the Club,” he told the team’s website.

The South African international admitted that stepping into a space his father once occupied does bring added pressure, but explained that it’s something he has grown up with and learned to embrace.

The former Cape Town City striker also sent a message to the Amakhosi faithful, outlining his ambitions for the campaign.

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“My goal is to ensure the supporters enjoy a memorable season with me as part of the team,” he added.

“I’ll give everything to score goals, work hard, and contribute to the Club’s success, so we can create special memories together. Amakhosi 4 Life!”

Fans react to Mayo's explanation

Ohtes_Peace said:

"This thing of clubs and agents raising prices when KC wants players will eventually come to an end. We are for 2 more players from North Africa. We will get them for free after millions were offered. Free agents FC is us ✌️"

Gayisa Khoza wrote:

"All these touching stories were not there until rejected by the north africans......"

Shudu commented:

"I’m happy that he joined chiefs but I’m but not join via loan agreement not impressed he could have refused to move to Tunisia."

MAGONONDO shared:

"That is why he announced himself 😸✌🏽."

udjwabantu added:

"We will be there....sundowns is now sitting on top and liyeza ibhakaniya sobona May 2026 🤞🤞."

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Phiri explain why he rejected Chiefs

Briefly News also reported that Lebogang Phiri has explained why he rejected Kaizer Chiefs' lucrative offer.

The South African midfielder is still hoping to join the Glamour Boys in the future.

Source: Briefly News