Kaizer Chiefs Beat Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates to Signing of Bafana Bafana Star

• Kaizer Chiefs showed strength once again as they beat Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates to the signing of Bafana Bafana star
• The Glamour Boys are also making preparations for the 2026-27 season after finishing the just-concluded season without a trophy
• There are other Premier Soccer League sides aside from Pirates and Sundowns that are interested in signing the South African international

Kaizer Chiefs have continued their restructuring ahead of the 2026-27 season by reportedly snapping up the signing of a South African international amid being linked with their Premier Soccer League rivals this summer.

The Glamour Boys kick-started the restructuring by parting ways with co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef, alongside the conditioning coach and the goalkeeper coach.

The Soweto giants are expected to announce a new coach in a few days, with former Mamelodi Sundowns managers, Pitso Mosimane and Manqoba Mngqithi, said to be leading the race, while several names have also been linked with the vacant coaching role.

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Kaizer Chiefs sign Moloisane for free

According to SABC Sport, Kaizer Chiefs have completed the signing of centre-back Thabo Moloisane on a free transfer. The report indicates that the Soweto-based club acted decisively to secure his signature, edging out competition from Sekhukhune United in the race for his services. The deal is expected to be made official only once the transfer window opens on 1 July.

The Bafana Bafana defender decided to join Amakhosi after leaving Stellenbosch FC when his current contract with the club ended.

Moloisane featured prominently last season, making 33 appearances across all competitions for the Stellies, including 21 outings out of 30 matches in the Betway Premiership. Despite occasional suspensions and minor injury setbacks, he remained a consistent presence, with durability regarded as one of his standout attributes, given his limited time on the sidelines.

Chiefs beat Sundowns, Pirates to the signing

Moloisane has also been linked with a summer move to Kaizer Chiefs' Premier Soccer League rivals, such as newly crowned league champions Orlando Pirates and CAF elite side Mamelodi Sundowns, but Amakhosi beat all of them to the player's signature.

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The 27-year-old reportedly turned down an extension at Stellenbosch FC and will now face stiff competition for a starting berth from defenders currently in the Glamour Boys squad, including Given Msimango, Inácio Miguel, Rushwin Dortley, Zitha Kwinika, and Aden McCarthy.

Looking ahead to the 2026-27 season, the Soweto giants will compete across multiple fronts, including the MTN8, Nedbank Cup, Carling Knockout Cup, the CAF Confederation Cup, and the domestic league, where they will be targeting a stronger finish after securing a top-three position in the most recent season.

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