Chiefs Target Golden Arrows Star

Sportswire has been reliably informed that Kaizer Chiefs are showing a strong interest in Golden Arrows forward Ayabulela Maxwele.

The 2025/26 season saw Maxwele emerge as one of the standout performers for Abafana BesThende, where he made 29 appearances across all competitions and netted three goals.

While the attacker did not find the back of the net in his 23 domestic league appearances, he provided one assist, playing a crucial role in helping Lamontville Golden Arrows secure an impressive sixth-place finish in the Betway Premiership.

Arrows accumulated 41 points from their 30 matches under the guidance of head coach Manqoba Mngqithi. However, deep uncertainty surrounds the club, as Mngqithi himself appears to be on his way out of the Durban-based side ahead of next season.

Why Did Kaizer Chiefs Sack Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef?

Kaizer Chiefs are bracing for another massive squad and technical restructure. The Naturena-based giants currently find themselves without a head coach after abruptly parting ways with co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef this week.

This technical team cleanout comes as a major shock to the local football fraternity. Kaze and Ben Youssef successfully guided Amakhosi to a third-place finish in the Betway Premiership, successfully securing qualification for the CAF Confederation Cup.

Ultimately, that continental achievement was not enough to save their jobs. Chiefs Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Jr and the rest of the club’s executive management clearly saw the vision for the club differently, deciding against retaining the duo.

Will Manqoba Mngqithi Join Amakhosi?

With Chiefs searching for a new tactician, Mngqithi’s name has inevitably resurfaced. The current Arrows boss remains heavily linked to the vacant Naturena hot seat, having previously interviewed for the job before his successful historical stint with Mamelodi Sundowns.

Just like Chiefs, the Durban-based Arrows face a chaotic and busy winter transfer window. The winds of change are blowing heavily across both KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.

Which Players are Orlando Pirates Signing From Golden Arrows?

Kaizer Chiefs are not the only Soweto giants raiding the Durban side. Sportswire reported a few days ago that Chiefs’ bitter rivals, reigning Betway Premiership champions Orlando Pirates, have firmly set their sights on Arrows duo Isaac Cisse and Siyanda Ndlovu.

According to a trusted Sportswire insider, negotiations are advanced, and the dual transfer to the Buccaneers is now close to completion.