Fawaaz Basadien: How Mamelodi Sundowns Beat Kaizer Chiefs to Bafana Bafana Star’s Signing

• Fawaaz Basadien's agent has clarified the reason Mamelodi Sundowns beat Kaizer Chiefs to the Bafana Bafana star's signing
• The South African international was a transfer target for both clubs, but the Brazilians edged out the Glamour Boys in the race
• The player's agent's comments sparked different reactions from fans on social media especially for the Soweto giants' supporters

Premier Soccer League giants Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs all showed interest in signing Fawaaz Basadien during his time at Stellensbosch FC.

Basadien’s standout performances at Stellies over recent seasons under former coach Steve Barker had caught the attention of all three top sides.

The South African international was instrumental in Stellenbosch’s successes, including lifting the 2023 Carling Knockout Cup and helping the team qualify for the CAF Confederation Cup in recent years.

The Bafana Bafana left-back decided to join the Brazilians on a long-term contract during the summer as Masandawana bolstered their squad ahead of the 2025-26 season.

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How Sundowns signed Basadien ahead of Chiefs

Rising through the ranks at Stellenbosch, Basadien became one of the most talked-about talents in the Premier Soccer League, drawing interest from multiple clubs, even outside South Africa.

According to his agent, Basia Michaels, Kaizer Chiefs did make an offer, but it fell short of Stellenbosch’s valuation for the Bafana Bafana star.

“There was interest from Chiefs, and I understand a formal offer was made, but it didn’t meet the asking price,” Michaels told Smash Sports.

She added, “Every player has a valuation set by the club they’re leaving, and the buying club can only offer a certain amount. At that moment, the asking price and the offer just didn’t align. That’s the situation, whether fortunately or unfortunately.”

Here's what fans are saying about Michaels' submission on Basadien's move to Sundowns despite Kaizer Chiefs' interest.

Ebenezer Rams Ngwaketsi Rampedi said:

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"You had to mention Chiefs🤣😂🤣The man chose his prison, let him serve his sentence in peace."

Le Ko La shared:

"I remember Basadien saying Chiefs wanted me, but I chose Sundowns because I want to win trophies, but now he will win them while on the stands, funny isn't it?"

Tebogo Molomo wrote:

"We thank them for beating Kaizer Chiefs and signed their player🙏."

Gomolemo Kent added:

"Kaizer Chiefs moved on from him when they signed Mako and Shinga. How did they beat us? Even after Pirates or Sundowns sign Ndlovu, you're still gonna mention Chiefs."

Basadien's struggle at Sundowns

Basadien has failed to live up to expectations since moving to Sundowns in the summer, as he's failed to break into Miguel Cardoso's starting line-up this season.

The Portuguese mentor prefers to play Aubrey Modiba, Divine Lunga and academy graduate Thato Sibiya in the left-back position.

The former Stellenbosch FC defender might reconsider his options at the end of the season, as his struggles at Sundowns have made him lose his place in the South African national team.

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Why Sundowns could sack Cardoso

Briefly News earlier reported that a football analyst explained why Miguel Cardoso could be sacked by Sundowns before the end of the ongoing 2025-26 season.

The Portuguese tactician has failed to replicate the work he did at the club last season this campaign, especially in the CAF Champions League.

Source: Briefly News