Kaizer Chiefs have announced the signing of five new players ahead of the upcoming DStv Premiership campaign.
The club’s preparations for the new season began with appointing Arthur Zwane as head coach and Dillon Sheppard his assistant.
They have since moved to strengthen their playing personnel, and snapped up Ashley Du Preez and Zitha Kwinika earlier this month.
Following in their footsteps are Dillon Solomons, Kamohelo Mahlatsi and Lehlogonolo George Matlou from Swallows, as well as AmaZulu midfielder Siyethemba Sithebe, while Mduduzi Shabalala has been promoted from the Chiefs Reserve side.
CONFIRMED
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Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed the acquisitions of the following players:
Siyethemba Sithebe
Dillan Solomons
Kamohelo Mahlatsi
Lehlogonolo Matlou
Meanwhile, Mduduzi Shabalala signed a new 3-year deal.#FARPost pic.twitter.com/TDm9j9cxA7
A club statement read: “Right-sided defender cum wingback, Solomons, is 26 years old and hails from Steenberg in Cape Town. He played 29 matches for Swallows in the last season and was involved in all the four play-off matches for the Dube Birds. He has penned a four-year deal at Naturena.
“Joining him is 23-year-old Mahlatsi, a talented attacking midfielder from Sebokeng in the Vaal Triangle, who has signed with Amakhosi until 2025.
“Matlou, also 23, makes up the trio of players leaving Swallows for Chiefs. The midfielder has signed a two-year contract with an option for a year’s extension.
Player Updates
— Kaizer Chiefs (@KaizerChiefs) June 20, 2022
Our new soldiers reported for duty today. We officially welcome Ashley Du Preez to the Amakhosi Family on a 3 year deal. We look forward to working with you Khosi!
More info: https://t.co/ektYRGBARu#WelcomeDuPreez #Amakhosi4Life pic.twitter.com/2EaUjmfgbG
“After making headlines earlier this year as an exciting playmaker, Chiefs have managed to attract Newcastle-born Siyethemba Sithebe from AmaZulu on a two-year deal running from 1 July until 30 June 2024.
“One of the really talented prospects from the Kaizer Chiefs Youth Development Academy, Mduduzi Shabalala…The diminutive and quick player also plays as an attacking midfielder. Towards the end of last season, he was invited to a trial at Belgian club, KVC Westerlo, where he impressed. He also spent time in Spain with Villareal, who had taken notice of his stellar performances in the Cosafa U20 Championship.”
