PSL Transfer News: Chiefs, Pirates, Sundowns & the Rest – Done Deals
While the PSL’s mid-season window officially opens in January, several deals have been wrapped up early as clubs move decisively to strengthen, trim squads, or reset their technical structures. The league’s Big Three – Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns – have once again led the charge, setting the pace for what promises to be a fiercely competitive second half of the campaign.
Chiefs, in particular, have indicated that while their January incomings are officially complete, further additions remain a real possibility, underlining Amakhosi’s intent to keep building. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of all confirmed ins and outs across the PSL, starting with the heavyweight trio before rounding up the rest of the league.
As first reported by GOA L.com, Premier Soccer League clubs wasted no time asserting their intentions ahead of the 2025/26 season, with a flurry of confirmed transfers already concluded across the division.
Kaizer Chiefs Transfer News– Not Finished Yet
Chiefs have been among the most active clubs, combining experience, depth and attacking options. Despite confirming that their January deals are complete on paper, insiders suggest further additions remain likely should the right opportunity arise.
IN:
Ethan Chislett (Port Vale), Nkanyiso Shinga (FC Alverca), Flavio Silva (Persebaya Surabaya), Thabiso Monyane (Orlando Pirates), Paseka Mako (Orlando Pirates), Siphesihle Ndlovu (SuperSport United), Asanele Velebayi (Cape Town Spurs), Etiosa Ighodaro (Mamelodi Sundowns), Luke Baartman (Cape Town Spurs), Lebohang Maboe (Mamelodi Sundowns), Khanyisa Mayo (loan – CR Belouizdad)
OUT:
Mduduzi Mdantsane, Edmilson Dove (Al Quwa Al Jawiya), Njabulo Blom, Sabelo Radebe, Ranga Chivaviro, Tebogo Potsane (Siwelele FC), Bongani Sam, Samkelo Zwane & Happy Mashiane (both loaned to Siwelele)
Outlook:
Chiefs’ recruitment signals ambition and flexibility. Expect late-window or top of the shelf additions as Amakhosi push for consistency and silverware.
Orlando Pirates Transfer News– Squad Refresh with Intent
Pirates opted for volume and versatility, reinforcing nearly every department while ushering in a new technical era.
IN:
Abdeslam Ouaddou (Head Coach), Sipho Mbule (Mamelodi Sundowns), Yanela Mbuthuma (Richards Bay), Masindi Nemtajela (Marumo Gallants), Tshepang Moremi (AmaZulu), Nkosikhona Ndaba (Richards Bay), Abdoulaye Dine Mariko, Abdoulaye S. Mariko (Djoliba AC), Sinoxolo Kwayiba (Chippa United), Tshepo Mashiloane (Baroka), Sihle Nduli (Stellenbosch), Oswin Appollis (Polokwane City), Kamogelo Sebelebele & Lebone Seema (TS Galaxy), Kabelo Kgositsile (Baroka)
OUT:
Innocent Maela, Miguel Timm (Sekhukhune United), Paseka Mako & Thabiso Monyane (Kaizer Chiefs), Phillip Ndlondlo, Monnapule Saleng (Orbit College), Mohau Nkota (Al Ettifaq), Zakhele Lepasa, Karim Kimvuidi (SC Ashdod), Katlego Otladisa (Marumo Gallants), Goodman Mosele & Abdoulaye S. Mariko (Chippa United), among others
Outlook:
Pirates have clearly reset, prioritising athleticism, youth and tactical flexibility under new leadership.
Mamelodi Sundowns Transfer News– Refinement, Not Revolution
As reigning champions, Sundowns focused on quality additions and strategic exits, maintaining their elite core.
IN:
Fawaaz Basadien (Stellenbosch), Tsiki Ntsabeleng (loan – FC Dallas), Nuno Santos (Vitória Guimarães)
OUT:
Sipho Mbule (Orlando Pirates), Lebohang Maboe (Kaizer Chiefs), Rivaldo Coetzee, Kobamelo Kodisang (AVS Futebol SAD), Rushine De Reuck (Simba SC), Thembinkosi Lorch (Wydad Casablanca), Terrence Mashego (Durban City), Matías Esquivel (AE Kifisia), Neo Maema
Outlook:
Sundowns remain PSL’s benchmark, with minimal disruption and maximum continuity.
The Rest of the PSL: Confirmed Transfers (2025/26)
AmaZulu FC
IN:
Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya (FC Platinum), Darren Johnson (Chippa United), Ryan Moon (Golden Arrows), Thabiso Kutumela (Richards Bay), Keagan Allan (Richards Bay), Liam Bern (Cape Town Spurs), Langelihle Mhlongo (Richards Bay), Simo Dladla (assistant coach), Sibusiso Makitla (performance analyst), Posnet Omony (goalkeeper coach)
OUT:
Veli Mothwa, Rowan Human, Sandile Khumalo, Boniface Haba, Augustine Mulenga, Ethan Brooks, Wayde Jooste, Ramahlwe Mphahlele, Etiosa Ighodaro, Sifiso Ngobeni, Mbongeni Gumede, Abbubakar Mobara
Sekhukhune United
IN:
Bradley Grobler (SuperSport United), Miguel Timm (Orlando Pirates), Wonderboy Makhubu (Magesi FC), Sphiwe Mahlangu (TS Galaxy), Ronaldo Maarman (Chippa United), Manuel Sapunga (Polokwane City), Toaster Nsabata (ZESCO United), Sydney Malivha (Baroka FC)
OUT:
Katlego Otladisa (Orlando Pirates), Sipho Mbule (Orlando Pirates), Relebogile Mokhuoane (Siwelele FC), Chibuike Ohizu (loan – Siwelele), Badra Ali Sangare, Pogiso Mahlangu, Lindokuhle Mtshali
Stellenbosch FC
IN:
Turan Manafov (Kapaz), Wayde Jooste (free agent), Siviwe Nkwali (Cape Town Spurs), Muzomuhle Khanyi (Hungry Lions), Thapelo Mokobodi (Marumo Gallants), Vuyolwethu Andrieas (Diski)
OUT:
Fawaaz Basadien (Mamelodi Sundowns), Brian Onyango, Sihle Nduli, Liam de Kock, Shaakir Ahmed, Kyle Jurgens (loan – Durban City), Anicet Oura, Thulani Mini (Chippa United)
Durban City FC
IN:
Sinethemba Badela (Head Coach), Darren Keet (Cape Town City), Brooklyn Poggenpoel (SuperSport United), Liam de Kock (Stellenbosch), Fredrick Asare (Asante Kotoko), Fezile Gcaba (loan – Richards Bay), Kyle Jurgens (loan – Stellenbosch), Thabo Nodada (Cape Town City), Haashim Domingo (Cape Town City), Terrence Mashego (Mamelodi Sundowns)
OUT:
Gavin Hunt, Simo Dladla, Sanele Gaxa, Bongumusa Nkosi, Menzi Ndwandwe, Siyanda Hlangabeza, Katlego Monageng
TS Galaxy
IN:
Sedwyn George, Mzwandile Dlamini (both Royal AM), Anslin Williams (JDR Stars), Patrick Fisher (Cape Town City), Igor Salatiel Silva, Mehdi Ouamri, Paulo Gutemberg Martins Filho
OUT:
Keagan Dolly (Cape Town City), Kamogelo Sebelebele (Orlando Pirates), Lebone Seema (Orlando Pirates), Sphiwe Mahlangu, Dzenan Zajmovic
Richards Bay FC
IN:
Gabadinho Mhango, Benson Mangolo (Mochudi Centre Chiefs), Lindokuhle Mtshali, Thabani Zuke, Halalisani Vilakazi, Ntokozo Nzama
OUT:
Yanela Mbuthuma, Nkosikhona Ndaba (both Orlando Pirates), Thabiso Kutumela (AmaZulu), Langelihle Mhlongo (AmaZulu), Fezile Gcaba (loan – Durban City)
Chippa United
IN:
Azola Tshobeni (Orlando Pirates), Goodman Mosele (loan – Orlando Pirates), Abdoulaye S. Mariko (loan – Orlando Pirates), Thulani Mini (Stellenbosch), Sammy Seabi (Polokwane City), Bienvenu Eva Nga (Italy)
OUT:
Sinoxolo Kwayiba, Ronald Maarman, Darren Johnson, Andile Jali, Justice Tshabalala
Polokwane City
IN:
Levy Mashiane (Royal AM), Mashudu Makhavhu (Black Leopards), Ayanda Ngwenya (Dolphins FC)
OUT:
Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates)
Marumo Gallants
IN:
Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo, Katlego Otladisa (Orlando Pirates), Darrel Matsheke, Kamohelo Sithole, Ibrahim Bance
OUT:
Gabadinho Mhango (Richards Bay), Masindi Nemtajela (Orlando Pirates), Junior Zindonga (TS Galaxy), Thapelo Mokobodi (Stellenbosch)
Golden Arrows
IN:
Ryan Moon (AmaZulu), Isaac Ismael Cisse, Jerome Karelse, Sanele Radebe
OUT:
Thabani Zuke (Richards Bay), Ismail Watenga, Kagiso Malinga
Orbit College
IN:
Monnapule Saleng (loan – Orlando Pirates), Yanga Madiba (loan – Orlando Pirates), Thuso Molekeki (loan – Orlando Pirates), Ramahlwe Mphahlele
OUT:
Katlego Cwinyane, Letsie Koapeng (Durban City)
Siwelele FC
IN:
Tebogo Potsane (Kaizer Chiefs), Zakhele Lepasa (free agent), Samkelo Zwane & Happy Mashiane (loan – Kaizer Chiefs)
OUT:
Ime Okon (Hannover 96)
Magesi FC
IN:
John Maduka (coach), Reagan van der Ross, Kgomotso Mosadi, Vincent Mashego
OUT:
Gift Motupa, Owen da Gama, Wonderboy Makhubu