What's new about Fiston Mayele's contract with Pyramids FC!

As the dust settles on Pyramids FC's CAF Champions League semifinal victory, all eyes turn to their star striker Fiston Mayele - both for Saturday's historic final against Mamelodi Sundowns and the swirling transfer rumors he's determined to ignore.

The Congolese hitman finds himself at a career crossroads. While Kaizer Chiefs fans dream of a reunion with his former Young Africans coach Nasreddine Nabi, Mayele maintains laser focus on the continental showdown in Pretoria. His brief admission of December contact with Nabi only fuels speculation, yet his insistence that "this is not the moment" reveals a professional prioritizing glory over gossip.

Behind the scenes, Pyramids FC hold all the cards. The Egyptian giants tied Mayele to a three-year deal in 2024 that still has twelve months to run, with club sources confirming plans to extend rather than sell. Their stance makes perfect sense - since arriving from Tanzania, the 30-year-old has been nothing short of transformative. A debut season haul of 21 goals and 5 assists announced his arrival, while this campaign's 16-goal contribution proves his consistency.

"Pyramids see him as irreplaceable," reveals a source close to the negotiations. "He's among their highest earners and the club has no intention of entertaining offers." This cold reality may dash Chiefs' hopes, especially with no formal approaches made despite the Nabi connection.

For now, Mayele's world revolves around Loftus Versfeld Stadium. His semifinal strike against Orlando Pirates served notice of his big-game temperament, and as Pyramids prepare for their first ever Champions League final, the striker's message is clear: "I'm here to help the team make history, not discuss my future."

Whether this marks the beginning of a long-term stay in Egypt or merely delays an inevitable move remains to be seen. But one thing is certain - Saturday's final won't just decide continental supremacy; it could showcase Mayele's talents to an even bigger audience.