By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
@KaizerChiefs.
Kaizer Chiefs have announced the departure of left-back Bongani sam after both parties agreed to mutually part ways with immediate effect.
Sam signed for Chiefs from Orlando Pirates at the start of the 2024/25 season, but came back from their pre-season camp in Turkey with an injury and never made an appearance in the whole campaign.
He signed a three-year deal with Chiefs, but the player and club have now negotiated a settlement and the 27 year-old is free to join a club of his choice.
“After just one season, Kaizer Chiefs have amicably agreed to part ways with defender Bongani Sam,” said Chiefs on Twitter on Thursday.
“The Gqeberha native joined the team from Orlando Pirates in July 2024. Wishing Bongani all the best.”
Chiefs have already reinforced their left back position ahead of the new season, signing both Nkanyiso Shinga from Portugal’s FC Alverca and Paseka Mako, who was a free agent after being released by Pirates.
Meanwhile the Premier Soccer League (PSL) and MTN South Africa have officially launched the 2025 MTN8 tournament, marking 18 seasons of elite football, fierce rivalries, and fan-fuelled passion.
In a blockbuster opening round, defending champions Orlando Pirates FC take on Polokwane City, while Mamelodi Sundowns go head-to-head with Richards Bay. Stellenbosch FC face off against AmaZulu FC, and Sekhukhune United meet TS Galaxy in what promises to be a pulsating start to of the MTN8 tournament.
MTN has increased the prize pot for fans to R10 million, up from R8 million, to match the winning team’s cash prize.