Nedbank Cup winners Kaizer Chiefs are at risk of losing long-term target Fiston Mayele to bitter rivals Orlando Pirates.
But at least they won the trophy, their first in a decade.
“There has been contact [between Pirates and Mayele], and although nothing is concrete at this stage, there is a possibility,” an inside source revealed.
“Mayele’s camp is testing the waters and trying to see if Pirates are willing to make a concrete move to the PSL.”
Kaizer Chiefs have been linked with Mayele since Nasreddine Nabi’s arrival last offseason, but could lose out to newcomers Orlando Pirates, who saw first-hand the damage Mayele can do, conceding a brace during the Champions League semi-final exit.
“Given the current situation, both in terms of Pirates’ need for a proven striker and Mayele’s availability, this could be a very real transfer possibility.”
“It’s no secret that Pirates are in the market for a reliable goal-scorer, and after what Mayele did to them on the continental stage, it’s clear he could be that guy.”
Sithole inbound?
According to reports, an unnamed Kaizer Chiefs player has been tempting Bafana defender Sphephelo Sithole to join the Soweto giants.
“Yaya (Sithole) wants to come back to South Africa, because a player persuaded him to join him at Naturena,” a source said earlier in the year.
“The only thing now that will cause a problem is the nature of his contract. Remember he is on loan at Tondela and Sithole’s contract only expires in June 2026. So a fee must be agreed with Gil Vicente, his parent club unless the club is willing to terminate his current contract.”
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