Full list of Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates exits
Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates have enough players linked with exits to form a new team in the DStv Premiership. Kaizer Chiefs may part ways with as many as nine players from Naturena, while Orlando Pirates are set to release 12 players.
Additionally, another four players from the Pirates are expected to be loaned out. Altogether, this amounts to 25 players potentially leaving the Soweto giants.
Amakhosi likely exits
Itumeleng Khune
Njabulo Ngcobo
George Matlou
Edson Castillo
Mduduzi Mdantsane
Tebogo Potsane
Samkelo Zwane
Jasond Gonzales
Keagan Dolly
Keagan Dolly is the highest-paid player in the PSL, while Itumeleng Khune remains the last Amakhosi legend still playing for Kaizer Chiefs. This means that significant decisions await the Amakhosi management and their next coach.
Eight players contracts are set to expire while a few of other players want to look for new challenges elsewhere.
There will be big-money offers from PSL rivals for some of the club’s biggest stars.
Bucs to make big cuts on their squad
Richard Ofori
Siyabonga Mpontshane
Bandile Shandu
Bongani Sam
Sandile Mthethwa
Vincent Pule
Monnapule Saleng
Thabang Monare
Fortune Makaringe
Deon Hotto
Kermit Erasmus
Souaibou Marou
Bucs management intend to implement big squad cuts as well.,
Currently these are the 12 players are linked with likely exits.
“Among those rumoured to be on the exit list are goalkeepers Richard Ofori and Siyabonga Mpontshane, Bandile Shandu, Bongani Sam, and Sandile Mthethwa, as well as midfielders Vincent Pule, Monnapule Saleng, Thabang Monare, Fortune Makaringe, and Deon Hotto,” Soccer Laduma reported.
“Strikers Kermit Erasmus and Cameroonian Souabou Marou are also mentioned as potential departures,” the source added.
Furthermore, another four Bucs players are set to be loaned out.
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