If you haven’t caught wind of Kingsley Michael yet, you’re not alone—but Kaizer Chiefs certainly have.

This 25-year-old Nigerian midfielder might not be a household name globally, but his career journey is seriously impressive.

Chiefs are reportedly keeping a close eye on him, hoping to add some creative spark to their midfield.

Kingsley Michael’s European Adventures So Far

Michael’s football journey has taken him all over Europe despite his young age.

Starting out in Italy, he played for several clubs including Bologna, Perugia, Cremonese, and Reggina.

Later, he moved to Austria where he featured for SV Ried and DSV Leoben.

Currently, he’s signed with Monastir in Tunisia.

What’s surprising is that despite this wide-ranging experience, he’s only been capped once for Nigeria’s national team, the Super Eagles.

Kaizer Chiefs’ Goalkeeper Situation: Time for a Change?

While Chiefs have their eyes on midfield reinforcements like Michael, the club is also quietly looking at strengthening their defense — specifically the goalkeeper position.

The 2024-25 season has been a bit shaky at the back, with the team conceding 32 goals in 27 league matches.

That’s actually a slight uptick from the 2023-24 season when they allowed 30 goals in 30 games.

Currently, Bruce Bvuma holds the gloves but has managed just six clean sheets in 19 appearances, which has led to speculation about whether Chiefs will bring in a new shot-stopper.

Names like Salim Magoola from Richards Bay and Stanley Nwabali at Chippa have popped up in the rumors, and there’s even talk of Malian goalkeeper Djigui Diarra as a possible recruit.

What’s Next for Mdu Shabalala and the Winter Transfer Window?

There’s also the question of Mdu Shabalala’s future at Chiefs—some are wondering if his time at the club might be coming to an end.

With the winter transfer window fast approaching, many fans are eager to see whether the Chiefs’ management will land the right players to boost the squad.