OFFICIAL: Kaizer Chiefs sign son of former Orlando Pirates star from Mamelodi Sundowns as Amakhosi continue signing spree

Kaizer Chiefs have completed the signing of the former Mamelodi Sundowns and Maritzburg United midfielder Lebohang Maboe.

Maboe, 30, joins a long list of new players that have been signed by the Soweto giants.   

"Kaizer Chiefs have officially signed midfielder Lebohang Maboe, marking their 10th acquisition of the current season," the club confirmed in a statement on Tuesday.

"Maboe, who was part of the club’s youth development academy during his teenage years, returns to Naturena after stints with SuperSport United, Mamelodi Sundowns, and Maritzburg United. Over the course of his distinguished career in the Premier Soccer League, he has collected several trophies and accolades." 

Chiefs' Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Jr has hailed the returning star for his quality and experience. 

The 30-year-old attacking midfielder has also earned 13 caps for the South African national team, Bafana Bafana.

“We know Lebo is a quality player who has gained valuable experience in continental competitions over the past few years,” Motaung Jr said

"His expertise will be crucial for us in both the domestic league and the CAF Confederation Cup. We’re pleased to welcome him back to Amakhosi. He was here and knows the culture and what our supporters expect from our players."

Maboe spent the latter part of the 2024/25 season at the defunct SuperSport United. Earlier reports had indicated that Siwelele FC, after acquiring SuperSport United's status, was keen to retain the midfielder.

The versatile midfielder, who spent the latter part of the 2024/25 season on loan at SuperSport United, proved instrumental in their fight against relegation, featuring in 16 matches and contributing one goal and two assists.

Other reports linked Maboe to Premier Soccer League debutants Durban City FC and even Sekhukhune United, but he has preferred a return to his former club. 

Maboe comes from a family with rich football history as his father, Sidwell Maboe, played for Bucs, SuperSport United, Bloemfontein Celtic, and Moroka Swallows in the 1990s. 

Meanwhile, his return follows in the footsteps of Zitha Kwinika, who was developed at the Chiefs academy, left, and returned later.

Maboe arrives just after Chiefs confirmed the signing of Asanele Velebayi, Luke Baartman and Etiosa Ighodaro.

He returns to his former club, which has started the season on a high: three wins from three games. Coincidentally, his signing has been announced just a day before Chiefs and Sundowns clash in a league game on Wednesday.

Fans are eager to see what contributions he will provide in a season, the Glamour Boys will be out to prove they are better than the ninth-place finish they managed last season.