Following an underwhelming season, Kaizer Chiefs have announced the signings of three new players ahead of the 2025/26 season.
The Soweto giants revealed their new players, left-back Nkanyiso Shinga, midfielder Ethan Chislett, and striker Flavio Silva, on social media on Tuesday as they look to improve the squad ahead of their return to continental football next season.
The new recruits will join the rest of the club for the pre-season tour in the Netherlands.
The Durban born duo of 25-year-old Shinga and Chislett, 26, return from their respective spells in Europe and will be making their first appearances in the Premier Soccer League.
The Guinea-Bissau-born Silva joins the Glamour Boys after an impressive spell at Persebaya Surabaya in Indonesia, scoring nine goals and providing two assists in the 2024/25 season.
According to the club website, these three signings and more that will follow “reflect the Club’s commitment to improving the squad depth and overall performance for the 2025/26 season.”
The trio will travel with the rest of the squad to the Netherlands on Thursday, 3 July, ahead of the first friendly match against Eredivisie side Vitesse on 8 July.
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“The technical team and management deemed it apt to strengthen the squad in different areas, from attack to defence, to ensure that the team is ready to tackle the challenging PSL season and the CAF Confederation Cup, kicking off in August.
Starting in the frontline, Amakhosi have secured Portuguese striker Flavio Silva from Persebaya Surabaya in Indonesia. Silva, a prolific goal-scorer, netted nine goals in 33 matches last season and had an impressive 30 goals in 45 appearances for Persik Kediri the season prior. The Guinea Bissau-born player will wear jersey #77.
In midfield, Amakhosi have enlisted 26-year-old Ethan Chislett, an attacking midfielder known for his creative abilities. The Durban-born playmaker joins the Club after spending most of his playing career in England, as well as a stint in Spain. He recently enjoyed a successful season with Port Vale, where he provided key assists and created numerous scoring opportunities.
Moving to the backline, Chiefs have reached an agreement with Portuguese club FC Alverce to sign Nkanyiso Shinga. The talented left-back, also originally from Durban, is a versatile operator who can also play in midfield and attack. At 25 years old, Shinga returns to South Africa after seven years in Portugal to make his first appearance in the PSL. He will don jersey #74.
These first three signings and more that will follow reflect the Club’s commitment to improving the squad depth and overall performance for the 2025/26 season.
The trio players will travel with the rest of the squad to the Netherlands for a pre-season training camp on Thursday, 3 July.”