{"id":27522,"date":"2025-09-05T19:45:01","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T17:45:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=27522"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:54:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:54:11","slug":"kaizer-chiefs-sign-khanyisa-mayo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/kaizer-chiefs-sign-khanyisa-mayo\/","title":{"rendered":"Kaizer Chiefs Land Khanyisa Mayo in Blockbuster Signing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed the signing of Bafana Bafana forward Khanyisa Mayo, bringing him back to the Premier Soccer League after a short stint in Algeria. The 27-year-old arrives from Algerian Ligue 1 giants CR Belouizdad, where he was deemed surplus to requirements by head coach Sead Ramovic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Glamour Boys announced the transfer on Friday, unveiling Mayo in a heartfelt video message from Algeria, where he expressed his excitement about joining the club he supported as a boy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-my-blood-is-gold-and-black-khanyisa-mayo\">\u201cMy Blood is Gold and Black\u201d &#8211; Khanyisa Mayo <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking in the video, Mayo shared his pride in wearing the black and gold colours of his childhood club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHello Amakhosi nation, this is Khanyisa Mayo. I\u2019m very excited to tell you that I\u2019ll be coming home to be part of the biggest football family in the world. I\u2019m khosified and I can\u2019t wait to be part of the beautiful Khosi nation. My blood is gold and black. Love and peace. See you soon. Amakhosi for life,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mayo\u2019s return signals not just a homecoming, but a symbolic moment for Chiefs. His father, Patrick Mayo, once wore the famous jersey, and the younger Mayo now continues that legacy.<\/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\">Amakhosi Family, our new signing has a message for you. We are looking forward to welcoming him home soon. We just couldn\u2019t wait to let you know that Khanyisa Mayo is Khosified!!! Welcome Khosi, we look forward to revealing that special jersey number\u2026.look out for the reveal\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/pmqkPxcA7u\">pic.twitter.com\/pmqkPxcA7u<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Kaizer Chiefs (@KaizerChiefs) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KaizerChiefs\/status\/1964001434808013160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">September 5, 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-798667967\" 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-a-tough-spell-abroad\">A Tough Spell Abroad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mayo moved to Belouizdad from Cape Town City last season, hoping to make an impact in North Africa. He featured in 41 matches across all competitions but struggled to find consistent form, scoring six goals and providing just one assist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That return stood in stark contrast to his last campaign in the Premier Soccer League, where he won the 2022\/23 Golden Boot after netting 12 goals and assisting twice. Belouizdad had signed him to boost their frontline, but when the goals dried up, coach Ramovic placed him on the transfer list, paving the way for Chiefs to swoop in.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"828\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1757093888.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-27529\" style=\"width:632px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1757093888.png 828w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1757093888-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1757093888-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1757093888-390x220.png 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 828px) 100vw, 828px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mayo at Belouizdad. Image: Backpagepix <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-chiefs-busy-transfer-window\">Chiefs\u2019 Busy Transfer Window<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mayo becomes the 11th signing for Kaizer Chiefs in the current transfer window as new coach Nasreddine Nabi reshapes his squad. He joins fellow attacking recruits Flavio Silva and Etiosa Ighodaro, bolstering an already competitive frontline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The timing of his arrival couldn\u2019t be better. Chiefs have started the 2025\/26 PSL season strongly, with four wins and a draw, leaving them joint top of the table alongside Sekhukhune United. The club\u2019s faithful fans believe Mayo\u2019s addition will only strengthen their title challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/kaizer-chiefs-new-signings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Motaung Jr. Outlines Kaizer Chiefs\u2019 Future Ambition with New Signings<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-314199084\" 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-following-in-family-footsteps\">Following in Family Footsteps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond the statistics and transfer headlines, Mayo\u2019s story carries emotional weight. His father Patrick played for Amakhosi, and Khanyisa\u2019s move completes a full-circle moment for the family. Chiefs supporters, renowned for embracing players with strong ties to the club\u2019s history, will no doubt rally behind him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-chiefs-expect-from-mayo\">What Chiefs Expect from Mayo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For Nabi and his technical team, Mayo offers versatility in attack. He can play centrally or out wide, bringing pace, pressing ability, and a knack for finding space in the box. The club will hope he rediscovers the form that made him one of the most feared forwards in the PSL just two seasons ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chiefs\u2019 attacking depth now allows them multiple options heading into key fixtures, including the eagerly awaited Soweto Derby. Mayo\u2019s integration into the squad will be closely watched as he adapts to Nabi\u2019s high-intensity system.<\/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\">Next Kaizer Chiefs Match<br><br>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/aiDAsaGBdc\">https:\/\/t.co\/aiDAsaGBdc<\/a><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\/BetwayPrem?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#BetwayPrem<\/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\/DrA6cPjHxt\">pic.twitter.com\/DrA6cPjHxt<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Kaizer Chiefs (@KaizerChiefs) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KaizerChiefs\/status\/1963588346598351334?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">September 4, 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-924184932\" 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-a-fresh-start-and-big-expectations\">A Fresh Start and Big Expectations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For Mayo, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizen.co.za\/sport\/soccer\/local-soccer\/official-bafana-star-khanyisa-mayo-joins-kaizer-chiefs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this move<\/a> represents more than just a transfer \u2014 it\u2019s a chance to rebuild his career. After a challenging year abroad, he now has the opportunity to remind fans and critics of his quality on home soil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amakhosi supporters, meanwhile, will hope his hunger to succeed translates into goals that could guide the team back to glory. With the PSL season still in its early stages, Mayo has time to settle in and make his mark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As he steps into the spotlight wearing the black and gold, Khanyisa Mayo knows the weight of expectation is heavy. But if his words and determination are anything to go by, the Bafana forward is ready to embrace the challenge of writing his own chapter in Kaizer Chiefs\u2019 history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/kaizer-chiefs-eye-more-transfer-activity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kaizer Chiefs Eye More Transfer Activity as Striker Search Continues<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed the signing of Bafana Bafana forward Khanyisa Mayo, bringing him back to the Premier Soccer League after a short stint in Algeria. The 27-year-old arrives from Algerian Ligue 1 giants CR Belouizdad, where he was deemed surplus to requirements by head coach Sead Ramovic. 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