Puso Dithejane Draws Big-Three Attention as Transfer Race Intensifies
One of the most compelling domestic transfer sagas of the window is gathering momentum, with winger Puso Dithejane firmly on the radar of South Africa’s traditional heavyweights. According to SoccerBeat, Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns are all closely tracking developments around the TS Galaxy standout.
Speaking on Betway Beat, journalist Peter du Toit suggested the decisive factor may not be a straight transfer fee, but the finer details of Dithejane’s contract and the overall package on offer. Should the 21-year-old edge toward the final phase of his deal, negotiations could pivot toward wages, signing-on bonuses and clear assurances over minutes on the pitch.
From a footballing perspective, the options present contrasting pathways. Chiefs and Pirates already boast depth out wide, which could limit immediate opportunities. Sundowns, despite their squad strength, are widely viewed as needing fresh energy on the flanks — a dynamic that may hand Masandawana a subtle advantage if they choose to press ahead.
What we reported last month
As Mzansi Football reported on December 16, 2025, Chiefs remain a credible contender — but only if they act with conviction. Former Amakhosi defender Tsepo Masilela argued that a decisive bid and a clear sporting plan could be enough to prise Dithejane away from TS Galaxy.
Dithejane’s rise has been rapid. Before the AFCON break, he posted four goals and six assists in 15 league matches, establishing himself as one of the Betway Premiership’s most productive wide players. A product of the School of Excellence and a former Chiefs academy prospect, he rebuilt his career emphatically after an early setback at Naturena, earning regular inclusion in Bafana Bafana preliminary squads under Hugo Broos.
His influence was underlined when he claimed the Betway Premiership Player of the Month award for November/December, edging rivals from Pirates and AmaZulu during Galaxy’s surge into the top eight.
Galaxy chairman Tim Sukazi has since confirmed enquiries — including from abroad — though none have yet matched the club’s valuation. With interest mounting and opinions split between a move to a local giant or an overseas leap, Dithejane’s next decision looks set to echo well beyond a single transfer, shaping narratives across the league.