Confirmed Transfers: Five players leave Kaizer Chiefs
Soccer Bullet | 20.08.2026 00:47
Kaizer Chiefs have said the moves are aimed at giving the players valuable competitive experience. It will also allow them to continue their development away from Naturena.
SENIOR PLAYERS JOIN HOPE FC IN THE MOTSEPE FOUNDATION CHAMPIONSHIP
Midfielder Samkelo Zwane and goalkeeper Bontle Molefe are heading out. The du are both part of the Kaizer Chiefs senior squad. They will spend the season at Cape Town-based Hope FC.
The duo will compete in the Motsepe Foundation League, which operates under the auspices of the Premier Soccer League (PSL).
Kaizer Chiefs confirmed the move as part of their strategy to ensure their players receive regular game time and continue developing.
“Samkelo Zwane and goalkeeper, Bontle Molefe – both members of the senior squad – will spend this season at Cape Town-based Hope FC.”
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The club added that the two players will compete in the Motsepe Foundation League as they look to gain valuable experience.
THREE KAIZER CHIEFS ACADEMY TALENTS ALSO LOANED OUT
Three promising players from the Kaizer Chiefs Youth Development Academy have also secured loan moves for the season.
Ofentse Kgosana and Vicky Mkhawana will join Real Natives, formerly known as Casric Stars, in KwaMhlanga, Mpumalanga.
The pair will spend the campaign with the club as they continue their development through senior football. Meanwhile, Sfiso Simba will remain in Gauteng after joining Gomora FC on loan.
“Three promising talents from the Academy have also been sent out on loan.”
The club confirmed that the three academy players will spend the campaign at their respective clubs, giving them an opportunity to gain valuable competitive experience.
For Kaizer Chiefs, the loan strategy provides an important pathway for developing young talent while ensuring players who are not guaranteed regular first-team football can continue their progress through consistent game time.