Sipho Mbule: Kaizer Chiefs Told to Sign Former Mamelodi Sundowns From Orlando Pirates
- A Kaizer Chiefs legend has told his former club to consider signing an ex-Mamelodi Sundowns star from Orlando Pirates
- The South African international is reportedly without a club after the Sea Robbers decided not to extend his contract
- The Glamour Boys icon also compared the Bafana Bafana midfielder to one of the legendary players for Amakhosi
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It has been confirmed that former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Sipho Mbule will be leaving Orlando Pirates this summer, and the Bafana Bafana star has emerged as a reported transfer target for Kaizer Chiefs.
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The Glamour Boys legend has encouraged Amakhosi to pursue the South African international's signing as they look to reshape the squad under new technical leadership after the club parted ways with Cedric Kazer and Khalil Ben Youssef.
Mbule is expected to leave the Buccaneers after a frustrating second half of the 2025-26 campaign, during which his involvement dropped sharply following his return from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with the South African national team, Bafana Bafana.
The former Sekhukhune United midfielder's contract runs out on June 30, and the Sea Robbers have opted against activating an extension clause before the May 30 deadline. His representative, Mike Makaab, has since confirmed that the midfielder will officially depart the Soweto-based side.
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Mbule backed as ideal Chiefs signing
Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Benjamin Reed has publicly endorsed Mbule’s quality, insisting he could be a major asset for Amakhosi if they manage to secure his services.
Reed told KickOff that players of Mbule’s technical ability are rare in South African football and questioned what has hindered him from consistently showcasing his natural talent. He argued that Mbule has the capacity to decide matches on his own and believes Chiefs need a player with his profile to reignite excitement around the club.
Amakhosi are expected to let go of Gaston Sirino this summer, and they would need a player like Mbule to come in as his replacement.
Strong comparison and advice for departing midfielder
Reed went further, drawing parallels between Mbule and club legend Ace Ntsoelengoe, suggesting the midfielder has the potential to restore Chiefs to their former competitive level, provided he addresses certain personal and professional issues.
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He added that Mbule must make significant lifestyle and mindset adjustments if he is to fully realise his potential, also expressing belief that the midfielder could still revive his international career in the future with Bafana Bafana.
Before his spell at Pirates, Mbule previously featured for SuperSport United and Mamelodi Sundowns, and spent last season on loan at Sekhukhune United. Recent reports have also linked him with a possible move to Siwelele FC.
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.
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