Kgaogelo Sekgota: Former Kaizer Chiefs Star Returns, Joins Betway Premiership Side

• Kgaogelo Sekgota has made a return to the top-flight football as he joined one of the top clubs in the Betway Premiership
• The former Kaizer Chiefs pacey attacker has been struggling with his development in football due to different off-field issues
• The former Stellenbosch FC star's January transfer move sparked different reactions from Premier Soccer League fans online

Former Kaizer Chiefs and Stellenbosch FC winger Kgaogelo Sekgota has made a surprising return to the Betway Premiership as he joins a new side in this January transfer window.

Sekgota, who recently appreciated a Kaizer Chiefs legend, was once regarded as one of South Africa’s brightest attacking prospects, but his progress was disrupted by off-field issues, notably a battle with banned substance use that resulted in a period in rehabilitation.

After losing valuable developmental years due to prolonged absences, the pacey attacker is now focused on relaunching his professional football career and putting previous disappointments behind him at the highest level.

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Sekgota signs for Siwelele FC

The South African forward has officially signed with Siwele FC for the second half of the 2025-26 season in the Premier Soccer League.

Earlier this month, reports revealed that Lehlohonolo Seema had reached out to Sekgota, offering him an opportunity to revive his professional career.

The Limpopo-born attacker is strengthening Siwelele’s forward line as the club looks to assemble a competitive squad under the leadership of their head coach.

Sekgota's career and move to Siwelele FC

Sekgota, who parted ways with Stellenbosch FC in 2023 following an off-field incident, has struggled to find stability, rarely spending more than six months with a club since his release.

He also had a short spell in Portugal’s Primeira Liga with Vitória Setúbal, where he made his first-team debut against FC Porto, before heading back to South Africa to join Bidvest Wits in 2020.

He began last season with Magesi but was let go after just five months. In April 2025, he joined Upington City in the Motsepe Foundation Championship, only to leave the club within four months.

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Since July 2025, Sekgota has been without a professional contract, but maintained his fitness by playing in the ABC Motsepe League, determined to return to top-flight football.

Over the course of his professional career, Sekgota has featured in 161 matches, contributing six goals and ten assists.

Now, he has another opportunity to reignite his career as Siwele FC confirmed his signing ahead of their Betway Premiership clash against Richards Bay on 23 January.

Sekgota will aim to make the most of the second half of the campaign as he looks to reignite his career and rediscover the form that once made him a nightmare for defenders with his pace and flair. The 29-year-old is expected to battle seasoned wide men Tebogo Potsane and Vincent Pule for a starting berth at Siwelele, as the club pushes for a top-eight finish.

Here is what fans are saying on social media about Sekgota's move to Siwelele this January.

Guevara Za said:

"Laaitie should focus on football ⚽️ now...He should learn from & talk to the Master Chef for inspiration."

Zolisani Tru Mdingi wrote:

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"Thanks, Siwelele, for saving his career. I honestly don't blame the Chiefs for letting him go; he brought them nothing, he'll use this opportunity to redeem himself."

Mash Wahla shared:

"Good luck, young man. Put your best foot forward this time."

Wanda Edward commented:

"Hope rehab managed to help him cos our youth is no longer safe."

Mamatsharaga Ndivhuwo reacted:

"Good luck, you are given a second chance."

Leshuar Caleb Medupe added:

"This guy was promising when he was at the Chiefs, and I wonder what happened with him. Kabe Mageba, I know that you believed so much in him."

Kaizer Chiefs sign South African midfielder

Briefly News earlier reported that Kaizer Chiefs have completed the signing of a South African midfielder from their PSL rivals this January.

He was the Glamour Boys' first signing in this transfer window, with no signs indicating if they would sign another player before the window closes in a few days.

Source: Briefly News