Kaizer Chiefs Legend Claims Premier Soccer League Clubs Are Treating Amakhosi Unfairly
- Kaizer Chiefs legend Itumeleng Khune spoke out against PSL clubs inflating transfer fees when Amakhosi show interest in a player
- The Soweto giants have been pursuing Stellenbosch FC winger Langelihle Phili, with the Maroons reportedly demanding R16 million
- The Bafana Bafana legend argued that South African football needs formal financial fair play rules applied across all 16 PSL clubs
Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana legend Itumeleng Khune has raised concerns about what he describes as unfair pricing practices in the Premier Soccer League transfer market, arguing that clubs routinely inflate their asking prices the moment Amakhosi express interest in one of their players.
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Khune's comments come amid the highly publicised pursuit of Stellenbosch FC winger Langelihle Phili. The 21-year-old has attracted significant attention from Chiefs, but Stellenbosch have reportedly valued him at R16 million. Amakhosi explored the possibility of sweetening the deal by including two players alongside a cash offer, though that approach has not yet produced a breakthrough.
Adding further urgency to the situation, Tanzanian Premier League champions, who recently appointed Manqoba Mngqithi as head coach, have reportedly entered the picture and are monitoring Phili's availability.
Khune calls for transfer market reform
Speaking to FARPost, Itumeleng Khune called on South African football authorities to introduce financial regulations that would create a fairer transfer market and prevent clubs from inflating player prices.
Khune believes Kaizer Chiefs must strengthen their squad ahead of next season's CAF Confederation Cup campaign, but argued that the club often faces inflated transfer fees when pursuing top targets. According to the former Amakhosi captain, players linked with Chiefs suddenly become far more expensive, making it difficult for the club to secure the signings they need.
Rather than addressing individual transfer disputes, Khune believes the issue requires a league-wide solution. He urged football administrators to implement financial fair play rules across all 16 Premiership clubs, arguing that consistent regulations would help create a more balanced and transparent transfer market where every team operates under the same financial framework.
Chiefs face busy transfer window
Kaizer Chiefs' participation in the CAF Confederation Cup next season makes strengthening the squad a priority.
Securing a player of Phili's calibre would represent a significant addition, but the club faces competition both domestically and from across the continent if a deal cannot be reached with Stellenbosch FC in the current window.
Kaizer Chiefs warned against selling top star
Briefly News also reported that Kaizer Chiefs were warned over the possibility of selling one of their star players during this summer transfer window.
The Soweto giants are reportedly considering the player's sale after dropping him from the squad that travelled to Spain for pre-season.
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