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Nkanyiso Shinga, Ethan Chislett & Flavio Silva, Kaizer Chiefs, July 2025GOAL
Samuel Nkosi

Shinga, Chislett, Silva and the rest of Kaizer Chiefs revealed and reported transfer signings ahead of the 2025/26 PSL season

The Glamour Boys are set to usher in the new PSL season with a reported seven signings to beef up the squad quality for the Tunisian tactician.

The anticipation was building for weeks as rumours and counter rumours swirled around South African football media about who Kaizer Chiefs were going to sign.

Seven new players are reportedly set to don the iconic Black and Gold jersey in the highly anticipated 2025/26 season, and as of Tuesday, three of them have been announced by the Soweto club.

The Glamour Boys need fresh faces to help them to an improved showing in the upcoming campaign after a rollercoaster ride in the previous season under the guidance of head coach Nasreddine Nabi.

The Tunisian mentor took over the hot seat at Chiefs in July 2024, looking to turn the club into one of the more formidable sides on the African continent.

However, under the leadership of the Tunisian, Chiefs’ biggest struggle was finding a consistent winning formula, which saw pundits and football fans questioning the quality of the playing personnel, calling for a major overhaul of the squad.

Last season saw Chiefs fail to qualify for the top eight after finishing ninth on the league table, but they did manage to end their ten-year trophy drought after clinching the 2025 Nedbank Cup.

With the Soweto giants eyeing a big turnaround of their league fortunes, and having to compete in continental competitio,n they are expected to be one of the busiest teams in the transfer market and, with a pre-season tour to the Netherlands booked for July 4 they need to get their business done as early as possible.

GOAL looks at the new signings already revealed by Chiefs and the other players expected to be announced shortly.

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  • Nkanyiso Shinga, Kaizer ChiefsKaizer Chiefs

    REVEALED - NKANYISO SHINGA

    Shinga has completed a high-profile move to Chiefs from the Portuguese top-flight side FC Alverca, which is partially owned by Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr. The 25-year-old marks another significant adjustment in the left-back position at Amakhosi after the signing of Paseko Mako.

    Shinga featured in 22 matches for Alverca last season, proving his qualities to compete at the highest level.

    The KZN-born star will compete with Happy Mashiane, Paseka Mako, and the young Kabelo Nkgwesa for a place in the starting line-up in Nabi's team.

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  • Port Vale v Derby County - Sky Bet League OneGetty Images Sport

    REVEALED - ETHAN CHISLETT

    Ethan Chislett joined Chiefs from the English League Two side Port Vale FC after deciding against renewing his contract. The Durban-born player is returning to South Africa after playing most of his professional career overseas.

    The 26-year-old attacking midfielder scored four goals and chipped in with three assists in 25 matches, playing a massive role in Port Vale’s promotion to League One.

    His work rate and ball-playing abilities will make him a big asset for Nabi in the upcoming season.

  • Flavio Silva, Persik KediriPersik Kediri

    REVEALED - FLAVIO SILVA

    Silva, a little-known striker to South African football fans, bounced around mainly lower division Portuguese clubs until he moved to Persik Kediri in the Indonesian Liga 1 in January 2023.

    The 1.85m-tall goal-poacher found his scoring boots there and banged in 30 goals in 45 appearances, earning him the move to Persebaya Surabaya, one of Indonesia's best-supported and most successful clubs.

    The move did not pay off, though, and he joined Chiefs after scoring just nine times in 33 games for Persebay.

    The 29-year-old attacker will fight for a spot in the striking department with Wandile Duba, Ashley Du Preez and Tashreeq Morris at Chiefs.

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  • Lucas Radebe and Thabiso MonyaneBackpage

    RUMOURED - THABISO MONYANE

    The talented right-back was a surprise departure from Chiefs arch-rivals, Orlando Pirates at the end of the 2024/25 season.

    Monyane came through the Pirates junior ranks after gaining promotion to the senior team in 2019. In his five seasons with the Sea Robbers, the 25-year-old featured in 95 matches across all competitions, scored four goals and chipped provided three assists.

    The former SA junior international is expected to play a major role in Chiefs' right-back position, which has been a concerning department over the past few years.

    Once officially signed, Monyane will compete with Reeve Frosler and Dillan Solomons for a place in the Nabi’s starting line-up.

  • Paseka Mako, Orlando Pirates, Glody Lilepo, Kaizer Chiefs, May 2025Backpage

    RUMOURED - PASEKA MAKO

    Just like Monyane, Mako will likely join Chiefs as a free agent after leaving Pirates upon the expiry of his contract on June 30.

    The 31-year-old left-back brings a wealth of experience with him after proving his qualities in the colours of the Bucs. Mako had a seven-season stay with Pirates and amassed 173 appearances, scored three goals, and registered eight assists.

    His abilities in both defence and attack could be pivotal for Chiefs as they look to solidify at the back and be more efficient in the final third.

  • Asanele Velebayi, Cape Town SpursBackpage

    RUMOURED - ASANELE VELEBAYI

    The talented winger has long been linked with a move to Chiefs, who had two offers for the 22-year-old rejected by his then-club, Cape Town Spurs, at the beginning of last season. But now with the Cape Town club having been relegated to the ABC Motsepe League, there are fewer obstacles in the way of capturing his signature.

    Velebayi is a promising attacker who can add pace, skill, and goal contribution to the Phefeni team.

    In the Motsepe Foundation Championship in the previous campaign, Velebayi found the back of the net three times in 24 league games. The talented winger will add depth to the Chiefs squad with his ability to play on both left and right wings as well as the number 10 role.

  • Etiosa Ighodaro, AmaZulu FC, September 2024AmaZulu

    RUMOURED - ETIOSA IGHODARO

    The 24-year-old Nigerian attacker would, if officially announced by Chiefs, have been with Sundowns without ever having kicked a ball for the club in an official match. Instead, he was sent on a succession of loans to AmaTuks, Chippa United, SuperSport United and, last season, AmaZulu in a search for regular game time.

    At Usuthu, Ighodaro netted six goals in 27 matches across all competitions, playing a big role for the Arthur Zwane-coached team to qualify for the top eight and the MTN8 next season.

    With Ranga Chivaviro’s exit, Chiefs have found an outright replacement who’s good with aerial balls, hold-up play and finishing.

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