PSL Update: Confirmed transfers at Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns
Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates, and Mamelodi Sundowns have made significant player transfers ahead of the Betway Premiership, with Chiefs signing six players, Pirates adding 14 including new coach Abdeslam Ouaddou, as the season kicks off. Seen here: New Kaizer Chiefs player Thabiso Monyane (centre) in action. Picture: Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix
Image: Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix
Unlike Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs have not yet begun their new season but have been hard at work beefing up their player stocks.
Pirates and Sundowns both successfully progressed through the quarter-finals of the MTN8 over the weekend, while Chiefs fans watched on with envy as their side did not qualify after finishing outside the top eight for a second season in a row.
Now, the Betway Premiership kicks off this weekend in earnest with Sundowns in action first at 3pm on Saturday away to Chippa United.
Pirates begin their campaign at 5.30pm at home as they welcome Sekhukhune United. Chiefs have to wait until Sunday to travel to Stellenbosch FC in a 5.30pm kick-off.
Chiefs, Pirates, and Sundowns: A Look at Their Recent Major Signings
Chiefs have made six major confirmed signings with the acquisitions of Ethan Chislett, Nkanyiso Shinga, Flavio Silva, Thabiso Monyane, Paseka Mako, Siphesihle Ndlovu.
Meanwhile, including new coach Abdeslam Ouaddou, Pirates have made 14 new signings. They are Sipho Mbule, Yanela Mbuthuma, Masindi Nemtajela, Tshepang Moremi, Nkosikhona Ndaba, Abdoulaye Dine Mariko, Abdoulaye S Mariko, Sinoxolo Kwayiba, Tshepo Mashiloane, Sihle Nduli, Oswin Appollis, Kamogelo Sebelebele, Lebone Seema.
In comparison and testament to their already high-quality squad, Sundowns have signed just one new player so far in Fawaaz Basadien.
On Wednesday, the Premier Soccer League (PSL) confirmed a venue change for the Chiefs clash against Stellenbosch.
The clash on Sunday was initially scheduled to take place at DHL Stadium in Cape Town, but has now been moved inland to Athlone Stadium.
Stellies already began their new campaign as they took part in the MTN8 quarter-final season opener last weekend.
Steve Barker’s men held their nerve for a 3-2 extra-time victory over AmaZulu at DHL Stadium.