Kaizer Chiefs have intensified their international recruitment drive following the recent arrivals of Ethan Chislett and Flavio Silva, turning their attention to three more overseas-based South African stars, Thibang Phete, Luther Singh, and Nkanyiso Shinga.
Phete back in action and on Chiefs radar
After nearly ten months on the sidelines, Thibang Phete returned to professional football in March by joining Icelandic top-flight side IF Vestri. The 30-year-old, affectionately known as Cafu, previously played for GD Chaves in Portugal during the 2023/24 campaign but left the club after his one-year contract expired.
Now a free agent, Phete presents an enticing option for Chiefs as they seek to bolster their defensive depth with international experience.
Singh’s Cyprus form keeps him in the spotlight
Luther Singh has emerged as one of South Africa’s top-performing exports, racking up 13 assists for AEL Limassol in the Cypriot top division last season. His red-hot form continues to catch the attention of national team coach Hugo Broos, keeping him in contention for a Bafana Bafana recall.
The Chiefs long time target remains under contract with AEL Limassol until May 2026, with an additional one-year extension clause in place, making any potential move to Naturena a complex negotiation.
Shinga nearing contract end in Portugal
Meanwhile, Nkanyiso Shinga has impressed with 22 appearances for Liga Portugal 2 outfit Alverca, where his contract runs out at the end of June. Chiefs may see an opportunity to swoop in and secure left back before other clubs enter the race.
A source revealed the situation:
“So these three (Phete, Singh and Shinga) are all involved in negotiations with Chiefs, but Singh and Shinga will need the most convincing. Shinga has a year left on his contract and Singh is doing well in Cyprus, with a lengthy contract attached to him.”
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