{"id":22536,"date":"2025-08-13T14:16:02","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T12:16:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=22536"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:02:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T08:02:54","slug":"kaizer-chiefs-announce-deal-with-velebayi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/kaizer-chiefs-announce-deal-with-velebayi\/","title":{"rendered":"Kaizer Chiefs Announce Long-Term Deal with Velebayi"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Kaizer Chiefs have officially announced the acquisition of 22-year-old winger Asanele Velebayi, bringing the young Cape Town talent into their squad on a long-term deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The announcement comes after weeks of speculation, with Chiefs confirming that Velebayi has joined the club as a free agent, following a ruling by the Premier Soccer League (PSL) Dispute Resolution Chamber (DRC) earlier this week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-kaizer-chiefs-free-transfer-opportunity\">Kaizer Chiefs Free Transfer Opportunity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Velebayi\u2019s move to Amakhosi comes on the back of his release by Cape Town Spurs. Previously, the PSL side had placed a transfer fee of R12 million on the winger ahead of the 2024\/25 season. However, following Spurs\u2019 relegation from the Motsepe Foundation Championship, Chiefs saw an opportunity to bring in the youngster without incurring a transfer fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The DRC\u2019s ruling, which declared Velebayi a free agent, sparked controversy, particularly from Cape Town Spurs, who labelled the decision a \u201clegal and logical catastrophe\u201d. In their statement, the club criticised the ruling for undermining contractual law and threatening the sustainability of investing in young talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Chiefs Welcome Velebayi to Naturena<br><br>We would like to announce the signing of Asanele Velebayi. <br><br>The Cape Town-born winger has signed a long-term contract with the Club.<br><br>Welcome to the Kaizer Chiefs family!<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WelcomeVelabayi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#WelcomeVelabayi<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Amakhosi4Life?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#Amakhosi4Life<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/86RJ280PcU\">pic.twitter.com\/86RJ280PcU<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Kaizer Chiefs (@KaizerChiefs) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KaizerChiefs\/status\/1955278247907705173?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">August 12, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-4265737206\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-chiefs-welcome-a-key-addition\">Chiefs Welcome a Key Addition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In a club statement, Chiefs expressed their excitement at finally securing Velebayi\u2019s signature. \u201cWe are delighted to announce the signing of Asanele Velebayi,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sporting director Kaizer Motaung Jr. added that the winger represents an ideal addition to the team. \u201cHe is a fantastic player who fits perfectly into our game model and club culture,\u201d Motaung said. \u201cWe believe Asanele will bring significant value to our squad.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-long-standing-interest-comes-to-fruition\">Long-Standing Interest Comes to Fruition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chiefs\u2019 interest in Velebayi dates back to before the current PSL season began. Despite the hefty price tag placed by Cape Town Spurs, the relegation of the club opened the door for Amakhosi to pursue the player under free-agent terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The signing marks a strategic move for Chiefs as they continue to strengthen their squad ahead of a crucial run in the Betway Premiership. Velebayi\u2019s pace and skill on the wing are expected to bolster the club\u2019s attacking options, providing manager Arthur Zwane with additional firepower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1406628470\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-legal-controversy-surrounds-the-transfer\">Legal Controversy Surrounds the Transfer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cape Town Spurs have publicly expressed their dissatisfaction with the ruling, describing it as a blow to youth development. \u201cWhile on the surface it seems like a win for player freedom, it undermines long-term investment in young talent and threatens to make such investments unsustainable,\u201d a statement from the club read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It remains unclear whether Spurs will appeal the decision. Meanwhile, Velebayi is free to feature for Chiefs, with the club\u2019s next match set against Polokwane City at FNB Stadium in the Betway Premiership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Match Day!<br><br>\ud83c\udfc6<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BetwayPrem?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#BetwayPrem<\/a><br>\u26bd\ufe0fKaizer Chiefs vs. Polokwane City FC<br>\ud83d\udc55First Team <br>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0fWednesday 13 August 2025<br>\ud83c\udfdfFNB Stadium <br>\ud83d\udd5e19h30<br>\ud83d\udcfaSuperSport 202<br>\ud83c\udf9fR60, Open Tickets: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NRVgSP3t0D\">https:\/\/t.co\/NRVgSP3t0D<\/a><br>\ud83d\udce2Please come early!<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Amakhosi4Life?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#Amakhosi4Life<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AlwaysHome?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#AlwaysHome<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/aDNzr4iRMN\">pic.twitter.com\/aDNzr4iRMN<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Kaizer Chiefs (@KaizerChiefs) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KaizerChiefs\/status\/1955505115747717548?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">August 13, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-amakhosi-eye-further-reinforcements\">Amakhosi Eye Further Reinforcements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond Velebayi, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizen.co.za\/sport\/soccer\/local-soccer\/chiefs-finally-announce-velebayi-signing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chiefs<\/a> are reportedly looking to sign former Cape Town Spurs striker Luke Baartman. Like Velebayi, Baartman\u2019s situation is pending a resolution, with the club hoping to capitalise on opportunities created by Spurs\u2019 relegation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Chiefs continue to finalise their squad for the season, the addition of Velebayi represents a significant step in reinforcing their attacking options and maintaining their competitive edge in the league. Fans will be keen to see how the young winger integrates into the team and whether his arrival can spark a strong run of performances for Amakhosi in the coming fixtures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/could-kaizer-chiefs-sack-nabi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Could Kaizer Chiefs Sack Nasreddine Nabi After Management Dispute?<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kaizer Chiefs have officially announced the acquisition of 22-year-old winger Asanele Velebayi, bringing the young Cape Town talent into their squad on a long-term deal. 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