Despite being a mainstay at one stage in his Kaizer Chiefs career, Given Msimango is now surplus to requirements at the club. What happened?
Msimango offered to Stellenbosch as makeweight in a deal for Phili
29-year-old central defender Given Msimango looks set to leave the club. Despite initially being a key pillar of the side after signing in 2023, the ex-TS Galaxy man has become a fringe operator. Inacio Miguel and even the now-departed Aden McCarthy moved ahead of him in the pecking order. Injuries also haven’t helped.
“SABC Sport has established that defender Given Msimango is one of two players Kaizer Chiefs have offered, together with a cash payment, to Stellenbosch FC in an effort to secure the signing of highly rated winger Langelihle Phili,” reads part of a report by SABC Sport.
Kaizer Chiefs’ five signings and what they’ll bring
Khanyisa Mayo has signed permanently from CR Belouizdad for a reported fee close to R9.8 million following a prior loan spell. Adolf Mtasingwa is a 27-year-old defensive midfielder signed from Azam FC for an undisclosed fee, and the first Tanzanian player to join Amakhosi. Mtasingwa brings valuable experience, having spent six seasons in Scandinavia, playing in the Icelandic, Norwegian and Finnish leagues. He returned home in 2024 to help Azam FC finish third in the Tanzanian league last season. He is the vice-captain of his nation.
Central defender Thabo Moloisane brings PSL know-how after becoming a mainstay for an impressive Stellenbosch side. Moloisane can also operate at right back when needed. 28-year-old goalkeeper Renaldo Leaner joins from Sekhukhune to bolster Chiefs’ options between the sticks. The 1.87m-tall stopper has been capped by Bafana. Finally, Langelihle Phili brings electric pace and directness from wide areas. The 21-year-old is expected to officially arrive from Stellies.