With the recent signing of Lebohang Maboe from Mamelodi Sundowns as of late August 2025, wearing jersey number 6, Kaizer Chiefs has now signed seven players from Premiership Soccer League (PSL) rivals, continuing their trend of acquiring matures players from the league.
Frontline: Amakhosi’s Recruitment Is Driven By Departing Players From Pirates And Sundowns Strikers
During this same transfer period, Paseka Mako and Thabiso Monyane were brought in from Orlando Pirates in order to bolster the defensive options on both flanks. With the strikers Siphesihle Ndlovu from Supersport United and Etiosa Ighodaro from Mameldoi Sundowns the trend continued.
The other notable signings are Asanele Velebayi and Luke Baartmen, both from Cape Town Spurs, adding to Amakhosi’s new squad, giving them new options in attack.
The Chiefs: What These Signings Bring to a Tactical Edge
Signs of Pirates and Sundowns, the Chiefs have laid the foundation with competitive titles. Mako and Ndlovu are expected to strengthen the defense, while Monyane’s okada becomes less of a hassle in the midfield. Ighodaro provides a new goal-scoring option ahead. The signing of Maboe finalizes the rebuilding team core, as he brings both technique and his experience in the top league.
Looking Forward: Another Sundowns Player on Their Radar
Kaizer Chiefs have more plans up their sleeves. They are keeping an eye on Neo Maema, a former Sundowns midfielder. Presently, he is the captain of Bafana Bafana at the African Nations Championships (CHAN). The interest for Maema might turn into something concrete after the close of the championship.
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