Kaizer Chiefs FC reshuffle foreign quota with key departures and new signings

Kaizer Chiefs FC are reshaping their foreign player quota ahead of the new season, with key departures and new signings. The club has already loaned out Rwandan goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari to Kruger United, freeing up a foreign spot. Congolese midfielder Glody Makabi Lilepo is also set to leave for North Africa, opening another spot. Tanzanian midfielder Adolf Mtasingwa Bitegeko has been signed, bringing the club’s foreign registrations to three, with two spots still available.

Who has left and who is staying?

Fiacre Ntwari’s loan move to Kruger United and Glody Makabi Lilepo’s departure to North Africa have opened two foreign spots. Gaston Sirino’s exit does not affect the quota as he now holds a South African registration card. Inacio Miguel (Angolan-Portuguese) and Flavio Silva (Guinea Bissau-Portuguese) remain from last season’s foreign registrations. Both players identify Portugal as their home.

What are Chiefs’ options for the remaining spots?

Kaizer Chiefs FC are reportedly targeting German Zimbabwean midfielder Jonah Fabisch to fill one of the remaining foreign spots. The club can still add two more foreign players before the transfer window closes. The PSL’s new rules allow reshuffling of the five foreign registrations during the January transfer window, providing flexibility.

How does this compare to previous seasons?

Last season, Chiefs offloaded Edmilson Dove (Mozambican) and Edson Castillo (Venezuelan), leaving Miguel, Lilepo, and Ntwari before adding Silva. The season before, the club had Thatayaone Ditlhokwe (Botswana), Christian Saile Basomboli (DR Congo), Dove, Castillo, and Ntwari. This season’s reshuffle aims to strengthen the squad with fresh talent.

What comes next for Chiefs’ foreign quota?

With two foreign spots still available, Kaizer Chiefs FC are expected to make further signings before the transfer window closes. The club’s focus is on strengthening the midfield and attack, with Jonah Fabisch being a key target. The new PSL rules provide flexibility to adjust the foreign quota in January, allowing for further adjustments if needed.