The pair were summer signings but have had to wait for clearance by FIFA to turn out for Amakhosi.
Cape Town Spurs had been fighting for compensation for the two players, who were both declared free agents by the Premier Soccer League Dispute Resolution Chamber, and free to join Amakhosi.
They are now avaialable for selection for the CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary round clash against AS Simba, along with Mfundo Vilakazi.
A club statement read: "Mfundo Vilakazi and Luke Baartman return from duty at the U20 World Cup in Chile.
“Baartman and Asanele Velebayi have also been cleared to play after finalisation of their appealed cases, adding depth to the squad for the upcoming matches.”
Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Joseph Malongoane has urged Amakhosi supporters to remain patient with co-coaches Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze, arguing that the pair needs time to understand the unique demands of South African football.
Kaizer Chiefs winger Asanele Velebayi says his early months at the club have been a steady, game-by-game learning process as he finds his feet in the top flight.
Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef has admitted his side continues to struggle in front of goal but insists the team is working hard to solve the problem ahead of Sunday’s clash with TS Galaxy in Mbombela.
Kaizer Chiefs played to a goalless draw against bottom-of-the-table Chippa United in their penultimate Betway Premiership fixture ahead of the AFCON 2025 break.
