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Chiefs confirm signing of three new players

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Glody Makabi Lilepo, Thabo Cele, Tashreeq Morris

Kaizer Chiefs have strengthened their squad by confirming the signing of three new players during the January transfer window.

The Glamour Boys have further bolstered their squad by confirming the signing of Glody Makabi Lilepo, Thabo Cele, Tashreeq Morris.

Glody Makabi Lilepo joins the club from French club Valenciennes FC and has experience playing for AS Vita Club, Mbabane Swallow, FC Renaissance, Al-Hilal and Valenciennes.

“We are very pleased to announce the acquisition of a player with his experience and wish him all the best,” Chiefs’ Sporting Director, Kaizer Motaung Jr. said.

“We’ll do our utmost to help him settle in quickly and look forward to seeing him in action soon.”

Thabo Cele on a three-and-a-half-year deal with, which includes an option for an additional year after parting ways with Fakel Voronezh.

He brings a wealth of experience, having previously played for KZN Academy, Real SC, Benfica, Cova Piedade, Radomiak and Fakel Voronezh.

“It’s been a long time coming for Thabo, and we are both glad that he’s finally here,” says Sporting Director, Kaizer Motaung Jr.

“We know his quality and we are looking forward to his contribution to the squad as we continue to build.”

Meanwhile, Tashreeq Morris arrives at the club from SuperSport United after signing a two-and-a-half-year contract that will keep him at Chiefs until 30 June 2027.

Morris has also previously played for the likes of Ajax Cape Town, Cape Town City, Sekhukhune United and most recently SuperSport United.

“We would like to welcome Tashreeq to the Amakhosi family and look forward to his contributions in the upcoming matches,” Motaung Jr. said.

“He is an experienced striker who came highly recommended by coach Nabi and his technical team after their assessment. We wish him all the best in the Gold & Black colours while here with us.