Kaizer Chiefs Might Consider Signing Brayan Leon’s Compatriot in the Summer

• Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly looking at the option of signing Brayan Leon's compatriot ahead of the summer transfer window
• The Glamour Boys are trying to strengthen their team ahead of the next season, where they will play in the CAF Confederation Cup
• Leon's project has worked for Mamelodi Sundowns, and the Soweto giants are hoping to go through that same path by signing another Colombian striker

Kaizer Chiefs are said to be going abroad as they turn to South America in order to strengthen their squad ahead of the 2026-27 Betway Premiership season.

Mamelodi Sundowns signed Brayan Leon from South America during the January transfer window, and he has had a major impact on the Brazilians' good season after scoring 15 goals and registering three assists in 24 appearances across all competitions, helping the Brazilians reach the CAF Champions League final.

The Soweto giants previously explored the South American market in 2023, although that move did not work out, with striker Jasond González struggling to make a meaningful impact at the club.

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The Glamour Boys invested in a foreign striker last summer when they signed Flavio da Silva on a free transfer, but they might be going the same route in the next summer transfer window.

Chiefs scouting boss wants Leon's compatriot

Chiefs’ Head of Scouting, Thembela Maliwa, has now shed light on his growing interest in Colombia, suggesting the club could again target talent from that region following Leon’s impressive success in South African football.

“Over the past eight years, I’ve been travelling across South America as part of my scouting work,” Maliwa was quoted as saying. “However, in the last three years, my focus has increasingly shifted towards the Colombian market.

“Colombian players are also consistently earning moves to top leagues globally. In 2024, I was particularly impressed by Kevin Viveros when he was at Atlético Nacional; he is, in my view, one of the most clinical forwards around.

“He has since joined Club Athletico Paranaense in Brazil’s Serie A. He is a player capable of competing at the highest level anywhere in the world. I’m genuinely drawn to the Colombian market,” he added.

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With this growing scouting focus, it remains to be seen whether Kaizer Chiefs will further reinforce their attacking options, especially after Etiosa Ighodaro, who arrived at the start of the season, was unable to fully establish himself due to injury setbacks.

Chiefs to battle Pirates for ex-Sundowns midfielder

Briefly News earlier reported that Kaizer Chiefs have joined the queue of top Premier Soccer League clubs interested in signing a South African midfielder in the summer

The former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder featured in over 20 matches in the Betway Premiership this season and has been rated as one of the best players for his club.

Chiefs, Pirates, Sundowns battle for SA forward

Briefly News also reported that Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns are in a transfer battle as they are all interested in snapping up a South African forward.

The three PSL giants were said to be looking for the possibility of signing the winger before the winter transfer window closes.

Source: Briefly News