The striker Fiston Mayele of CAF Champions League winner FC Pyramids is at the center of a battle between South Africa’s two biggest clubs.
Kaizer Chiefs, who have long been interested in the player, now face competition from Orlando Pirates, who also want to sign him.
The player’s situation had remained uncertain until today, when an important development occurred. In a social media post, Mayele shared a thank-you message to his club, which has been interpreted as a signal that he might be leaving:
“Two seasons with Pyramids, 41 goals in all competitions. Many thanks to the entire team and to everyone who helped me in every way, Alhamdulillah,” he wrote.
A key detail that puts Kaizer Chiefs a step ahead in this transfer race is that their coach, Nasreddine Nabi, previously worked with Mayele.
The connection between the player and the coach is said to give Kaizer Chiefs an edge in the pursuit.
However, Orlando Pirates have built stronger squads in recent years, making them a serious contender as well.
Because of this, Fiston Mayele might consider both teams before making a decision.