Kaizer Chiefs Decide to Pull Out of Fiston Mayele Signing Amid Rising Price and Contract Talks in Egypt

Transfer rumors are swirling in South African football, and one of the biggest updates is that Kaizer Chiefs seem to have stepped back from pursuing Congolese striker Fiston Mayele—for now, at least.

The ambitious Chiefs had been linked with Mayele for a while, but it looks like this deal isn’t going to happen anytime soon.

A close source revealed that every time Chiefs try to push for Mayele’s signature, his price tag keeps rising.

This is mainly because several other clubs have shown interest in him.

On top of that, Egyptian club Pyramids FC appears to be locking him down with a contract extension, making it even harder for Chiefs to make a convincing offer.

So, for now, the Mayele-to-Chiefs move is off the table.

Orlando Pirates Brace for Interest in Young Defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi

Meanwhile, over at Orlando Pirates, things are stirring up around one of their rising stars.

Teenage defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi is reportedly catching the eye of Egyptian giants Al Ahly, who are keen to bolster their squad ahead of the upcoming Club World Cup.

Reports suggest Al Ahly’s officials have started looking seriously at signing Mbokazi during the next summer transfer window.

FIFA’s exceptional registration period, opening in June, might make this move possible.

It’s a big moment for Mbokazi, who’s already representing South Africa at the youth level and showing plenty of promise for the future.

Kaizer Chiefs Also Eye Nigerian Midfielder Kingsley Michael

Kaizer Chiefs aren’t completely out of the transfer market.

Another name linked with them is Nigerian midfielder Kingsley Michael, who, at just 25, has quite a varied career.

He’s played across Italy with clubs like Bologna, Perugia, Cremonese, and Reggina, and even spent time in Austria with SV Ried and DSV Leoben. Currently, he’s signed with Monastir in Tunisia.

Despite his broad experience, Michael has only made a single appearance for Nigeria’s senior national team, the Super Eagles.

Chiefs could be looking at him as a potential key player to strengthen their midfield moving forward.

What’s Next for These Players and South African Clubs?

The transfer window is shaping up to be an interesting one with Kaizer Chiefs stepping back on Mayele, Orlando Pirates facing bids for their young defender, and new names like Kingsley Michael possibly heading to the South African league.