Mayele's Emotional Farewell Sparks Chiefs' Transfer Hope

A long-time Kaizer Chiefs target has dropped a strong hint about his imminent departure from current club Pyramids FC.

Striker Fiston Mayele, persistently linked with Amakhosi over multiple transfer windows, posted a reflective social media message thanking the Egyptian club after netting 41 goals across two seasons. While stopping short of confirming his exit, the Tanzanian forward's emotional tribute has intensified speculation about his next move.

The timing couldn't be better for Chiefs, whose new coach Nasreddine Nabi previously worked with Mayele. With Orlando Pirates also monitoring the prolific attacker after his CAF Champions League heroics against both Soweto giants and Mamelodi Sundowns, the race is on to secure his signature.

Chiefs view Mayele as the potential solution to their goalscoring woes, with Nabi's existing relationship potentially giving them the edge in this protracted transfer pursuit. The striker's apparent availability presents Amakhosi with their clearest opportunity yet to land their prime attacking target.