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Sinolwetu Tompela

Glody Lilepo warned over next move amid Kaizer Chiefs exit talk - 'In Arab countries, money didn’t always come on time'

Kaizer Chiefs
M. Lilepo
Orlando Pirates
Premier Soccer League
CAF Champions League
L. Mbele
FAR Rabat

The 28-year-old appears to be heading toward the exit door at Naturena as interest in the Congolese winger intensifies during the current transfer window. However, the Amakhosi star has been met with a stern warning regarding the financial pitfalls of a potential move to North Africa or the Middle East.

  • Glody Lilepo, Kaizer Chiefs, October 2025Backpage

    Contract uncertainty fuels exit talk

    Glody Makabi Lilepo's future at Kaizer Chiefs remains increasingly uncertain amid reports linking him with a move away.

    The DR Congo international did not travel with the Glamour Boys to Spain for the pre-season camp.

    The 28-year-old has entered the final 12 months of his current deal at Naturena, a situation that has naturally alerted several suitors across the continent looking to capitalise on his contract status.



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    Mbele issues financial safety warning

    However, former Orlando Pirates striker Lelo Mbele has reached out to his compatriot to issue a reality check.

    Mbele, who enjoyed a nomadic career across the Arab world, is concerned that Lilepo might be blinded by the lucrative figures being promised by teams in the Mediterranean region.

    "I have told Lilepo about the risks of going to some of these Arab countries where your money is not always guaranteed," Mbele told KickOff.

    "Lilepo must be careful about where he goes next.

    "I know about all those Arabic countries because I played there, and your money doesn’t always come on time."

  • Zitha Kwinika, Given Msimango, Glody Lilepo and Aden McCarthy, Kaizer ChiefsBackpage

    South African stability vs foreign risk

    Mbele was quick to contrast his experiences in the Premier Soccer League with the hardships he faced abroad.

    "Not once did Pirates choose not to pay me on the agreed date," Mbele averred.

    "However, in the Arab countries, my money didn’t always come on time."

    Lilepo now faces a difficult choice between the stability of Naturena and the high-risk, high-reward nature of the North.

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    Pressure mounts for North African move

    According to reports, the Congolese international is keen to secure a move that would see him return to CAF Champions League football this season.

    Amakhosi have reportedly been approached on multiple occasions by interested clubs but while the club's hierarchy was initially reluctant to part ways with one of their key attacking players, persistent interest from North African giants has prompted a change in stance.

    Chiefs are now said to be seriously considering offers as they look to avoid the prospect of losing Lilepo on a free transfer when his contract expires next year.

    Moroccan giants AS FAR have reportedly opened talks with the Naturena hierarchy with a view to signing the Congolese attacker with Libya’s Al Ahly Benghazi apparently waiting in the wings.