Kaizer Chiefs have continued to bolster their squad after confirming the signing of left-back Bongani Sam after parting ways with arch-rivals Orlando Pirates.

The 27-year-old arrives at the club after penning a three-year contract with a one-year option to extend.

Sam joins the club after spending five years at the Buccaneers, where he scored one goal and assisted a further two in 29 appearances across all competitions.

However, he spent majority of his time on loan at Maritzburg United and Moroka Swallows during his spell with Pirates.

The Gqeberha-born left-back becomes one of four signings behind Rushwin Dortley, Fiacre Ntwari and Gaston Sirino.

“We are really excited to have Bongani Sam in our fold,” says Amakhosi Sporting Director, Kaizer Motaung Jr.

“Given his age, which is 26, he has amassed quite a bit of experience having played for several teams in the Premiership since he started his top-flight career seven years ago.

“We do wish him well and we know he will fit in as part of the Kaizer Chiefs Family.”

Kaizer Chiefs have since released the following statement on the matter, which reads:

Following the confirmation of Gaston Sirino joining Amakhosi earlier on, Kaizer Chiefs have added another player to their squad for the upcoming season with defender Bongani Sam joining the team from Soweto neighbours, Orlando Pirates.

The Glamour Boys have secured the 26-year-old left-back/winger on a three-year contract, with a one-year option. The player spent the last season on loan with Moroka Swallows, before going back to his former team at the end of the loan deal.

The Qqeberha-born player is currently injured and expected to join his teammates on the training grounds soon.