Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed their third departure of the week as the Soweto giants continue reshaping their squad ahead of the new season. Defender Aden McCarthy was the first to leave, completing a transfer to Sabah FK in Azerbaijan, where the 22-year-old signed a three-year contract and could feature in UEFA Champions League qualifying rounds. Midfielder George Matlou was then released after the club opted against renewing his contract. The latest exit is Happy Mashiane, who departs after seven years with the senior team, having progressed through the club's youth academy to earn his first-team breakthrough.
Regarding potential further moves, reports indicate that Chiefs are still weighing the future of Khanyisa Mayo, though the situation appears complicated by an inconsistency in the original report. Mayo is actually a player of Algerian side CR Belouizdad, and there is no confirmed loan deal with Chiefs. According to Soccer Laduma, new assistant coach Fernando Da Cruz could assess Mayo’s situation during pre-season if the club pursues a permanent move. Meanwhile, CR Belouizdad are currently serving a transfer ban, and if the issue is not resolved, they could decide to retain or