Belouizdad striker Khanyisa Mayo has revealed his potential future plans and Kaizer Chiefs are central to those.
Mayo sees a future for himself at Kaizer Chiefs
26-year-old Khanyisa Mayo wasn’t a million miles away from becoming a Chiefs player in the winter before eventually making the switch to Algerian side Belouizdad. The former Cape Town City man was reportedly less than an hour away from becoming a Glamour Boy and he’s not shutting the door on a move in the future.
“Regarding Chiefs, yes, if I ever think about coming back home, they will be my first preference,” Mayo told KickOff.
“I see myself representing one of the top teams in the country,” Mayo said, affirming his loyalty to Kaizer Chiefs. The 24-year-old striker emphasised, “If I ever think about coming back home, they will be my first preference.” Mayo’s admiration for the club runs deep, noting that his father played for Chiefs, which strengthens his bond to the team. “It’s the biggest team in South Africa, and my dad played there,” Mayo added, hinting at the emotional connection that could guide his decision if he returns to South Africa.
Belouizdad meet Orlando Pirates next
Intriguingly, Mayo and his Belouizdad teammates are prepping for a Caf Champions League meeting with Chiefs’ archrivals from Soweto on Tuesday 26 November at 21:00.. Jose Riveiro’s men also host African champions Al Ahly on 06 December.
Amakhosi targeting two Bafana midfielders
Bongani Zungu, nicknamed Ben10, has 29 Bafana Bafana caps and experience across Europe. He’s strutted his stuff in the top tiers of Scotland, France and Portugal with Glasgow Rangers, Amiens and Vitoria Guimaraes. His stock peaked, according to transfermarkt, in January 2018 when he was valued at €3.5m (R67 million). However, it’s been a steady decline since. Zungu departed for Europe in 2026 and jumped around clubs until 2022 when he made a return to Sundowns. He made his Bafana debut in 2013 which feels like an awfully long time ago. Would he be an upgrade on the likes of Edson Castillo and Sibongiseni Mthethwa?
Should Mayo move to Chiefs once his Algerian adventure is over?
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