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2 weeks ago | farpost.co.za | Mthokozisi Dube

The recently concluded 2024/25 Betway Premiership season proved historic for Kaizer Chiefs, as they finally ended their decade-long trophy drought by clinching silverware and securing a coveted spot in the CAF Confederation Cup. With continental football on the horizon, Amakhosi are actively reinforcing their squad in the transfer market. In this in-depth analysis, FARPost examines the performance in each position and offers recommendations on which players should be released.

2 weeks ago | farpost.co.za | Mthokozisi Dube

Chippa United are reportedly close to securing the services of Cape Town Spurs midfielder Khaya Mfecane, whose contract is set to expire at the end of June. Mfecane will be available on a free transfer following CT Spurs’ relegation from the Motsepe Foundation Championship to the third division of SA football. Despite previous attempts by CT Spurs to sell the talented 23-year-old for a substantial R5 million, their inability to renew his contract means he can now sign with any club of his choice.

3 weeks ago | farpost.co.za | Mthokozisi Dube

South African right-back Mhleli Mabuza is currently exploring his options after his recent trial stint with Kaizer Chiefs appears to have concluded without a concrete offer. The 24-year-old, who spent a week under assessment at Naturena, is reportedly yet to hear from the club. Mabuza spent a week under assessment at the club, though this period coincided with the final two games of the season, leading to a sense that he may not have received a thorough evaluation.

3 weeks ago | farpost.co.za | Mthokozisi Dube

When Carlos Mtshamba met Aphelele Teto, it only took five minutes to realise that he had a star on his hands. Mtshamba, then a bright-eyed developmental coach, had established his academy, Carlos Soccer Youth Development, a few years before this encounter with Teto. As is the case in such burgeoning junior football development institutions, it was not unusual for people to bring prospective gems they thought could be polished up by Mtshamba and his team.

3 weeks ago | farpost.co.za | Mthokozisi Dube

In an ideal scenario, Sipho Mbule, linked with Kaizer Chiefs would be heading to the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. But the stark difference between his career trajectory and that of his childhood friend, Teboho Mokoena, is truly telling. Both talents emerged from the same nurturing ground at Harmony Academy and SuperSport United, but Mokoena has soared while Mbule has, unfortunately, chosen a different course.