Kaizer Chiefs confirm signing of 'exciting' Langelihle Phili from Stellenbosch

Phili joins Amakhosi on the back of an outstanding campaign for Stellies last season, where he netted nine goals and bagged the player-of-the-season award at the Cape Winelands club.

Striker Ashley Du Preez and central defender Given Msimango are set to join Stellies from Chiefs as part of the deal.

"Kaizer Chiefs are delighted to announce the signing of exciting and highly sought-after young winger Langelihle Phili from Stellenbosch FC," Chiefs said in a club statement.

"We warmly welcome Langelihle to the Gold & Black family and look forward to a positive and successful career with Amakhosi."

Stellenbosch confirmed the departure of Phili, who joined the Western Cape outfit in 2024 and went on to help them reach back-to-back MTN8 finals and competing in consecutive CAF Confederation Cup campaigns.

Stellies said in a statement: "The 21-year-old was named as SFC Players' Player of the Season, Young Player of the Season and Golden Boot winner, and also earned the Rama Fans' Player of the Season accolade.

"He departs with the best wishes of everyone at the Club. We thank him for his outstanding contribution over the past two seasons and wish him every success in the next chapter of his career."