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Kaizer Chiefs Move To Sign Langelihle Phili As Part Of Five New Signings

The reported swap uses two first‑team players plus cash to land a prized 21‑year‑old winger while final contractual details remain unresolved.

Overview

  • Kaizer Chiefs announced five signings in late July, with local outlets reporting on Friday, July 31 that Stellies winger Langelihle Phili is set to join the club.
  • Sources say the Phili deal would include striker Ashley Du Preez and defender Given Msimango being offered to Stellenbosch as part of a swap plus a cash payment.
  • The club has already completed permanent signing Khanyisa Mayo and added goalkeeper Renaldo Leaner, defender Thabo Moloisane and midfielder Adolf Mtasingwa.
  • Stellenbosch coach Gavin Hunt cautioned that contractual matters remain to be finalised, so the Phili move is widely reported as imminent but not yet fully completed.
  • Chiefs still have a known gap at left‑back and are linked to further attacking targets, a push that could change first‑team roles and affect the players being used as transfer currency.