Chiefs announce three new signings, Saile exits Naturena

Kaizer Chiefs have completed a trio of signings as they seek to strengthen for the second half of the season.

The club has acquired the services of Congolese international winger Glody Makabi Lilepo from French club Valenciennes, and the South African duo of midfielder Thabo Cele and striker Tashreeq Morris.

DR Congo winger Christian Saile moved to SuperSport United as part of the Morris deal.

Lilepo, 27, has signed a two-and-a-half year deal Al Hilal in Sudan and DR Congo side AS Vita Club.

“We are very pleased to announce the acquisition of a player with his experience and wish him all the best. We’ll do our utmost to help him settle in quickly and look forward to seeing him in action soon,” Chiefs’ Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Jr said.

Cele has been a long-term target and arrives as a free agent having left Russian side Fakel Voronezh. He has also played overseas in Portugal and Poland, and is a Bafana Bafana international having featured in the Cosafa Cup. Cele has signed a three-and-a-half year deal.

“It’s been a long time coming for Thabo, and we are both glad that he’s finally here," Motaung Jr said. “We know his quality and we are looking forward to his contribution to the squad as we continue to build.”

Morris is a seasoned campaigner in the PSL and has turned out previous for Ajax Cape Town, Cape Town City, Sekhukhune United and, most recently, SuperSport United.

“We would like to welcome Tashreeq to the Amakhosi family and look forward to his contributions in the upcoming matches,” Motaung Jr said.

“He is an experienced striker who came highly recommended by coach Nabi and his technical team after their assessment. We wish him all the best in the Gold & Black colours while here with us.”

Chiefs are next in action on Saturday when they face old foes Orlando Pirates in the Soweto Derby.