Chiefs confirm three January signings including Cele

Kaizer Chiefs on Monday announced that they have signed striker Tashreeq Morris, winger Glody Lilepo and midfielder Thabo Cele.

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Kaizer Chiefs have officially confirmed the addition of Tashreeq Morris as one of their signings of the January transfer window.https://t.co/ektYRGBARu #Amakhosi4Life #AlwaysHome #WelcomeMorris pic.twitter.com/RMgVmVQzxR

— Kaizer Chiefs (@KaizerChiefs) January 27, 2025

New Player Signings

Chiefs Sign Congolese international, Glody Makabi Lilepo from French club Valenciennes FC from France https://t.co/ektYRGBARu#Amakhosi4Life #AlwaysHome #WelcomeLilepo pic.twitter.com/XRCKDkTo7G

— Kaizer Chiefs (@KaizerChiefs) January 27, 2025

New Player Signings

Kaizer Chiefs are delighted to announce a further addition to their squad with the acquisition of experienced midfielder, Thabo Cele.https://t.co/ektYRGBARu#Amakhosi4Life #AlwaysHome #WelcomeCele pic.twitter.com/4Eyc1OVHqE

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The acquisition of the 30 year-old Morris from SuperSport United was an open secret, with Matsatsantsa head coach Gavin Hunt long since confirming the move, as well as the exit of Congolese winger Christian Saile in the other direction.

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Glody Lilepo is another Congolese winger, who has been signed from French Ligue 2 side Valenciennes.

Cele joins as a free agent, after his contract with Russian side Fakel Voronezh ended a few days ago. The 28 year-old, who moved straight from the KZN Academy to Portugal in 2016, has never played before in the Premier Soccer League.

“It’s been a long time coming for Thabo, and we are both glad that he’s finally here,” Amakhosi sporting director Kaizer Motaung Jr told the official Chiefs website.

“We know his quality and we are looking forward to his contribution to the squad as we continue to build.”

On Lilepo, a Chiefs statement read: “With 11 international caps for his national team, the attacker has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal, which also includes an option for a further season. He has played 16 matches for Valenciennes in France this season, scoring four goals and making two assists.

“Before moving to France, he previously played for Al Hilal in Sudan and AS Vita in his homeland, bringing valuable expertise to those teams in various competitions.”

On Morris, Motaung Jnr added: “We would like to welcome Tashreeq to the Amakhosi family and look forward to his contributions in the upcoming matches. He is an experienced striker who came highly recommended by coach Nabi and his technical team after their assessment. We wish him all the best in the Gold & Black colours while here with us.”