Kaizer Chiefs have set their sights on red-hot winger Keletso Makgalwa, but Sekhukhune United have no intention of letting their star man go. Fuelled by reported talks with coach Nasreddine Nabi, the Limpopo club have drawn a bold line, Makgalwa is staying put.
Whispers of Makgalwa bidding farewell to teammates recently surfaced via FARPost, sparking a frenzy of exit rumours. But Sekhukhune insiders were quick to dismiss the noise.
From loan spells to star man
Once a promising talent at Mamelodi Sundowns, Makgalwa spent much of his early career out on loan, turning out for Maritzburg United(now Durban City), Moroka Swallows, TS Galaxy, and All Stars. It wasn’t until the 2023/2024 campaign with Upington City FC in the Motsepe Foundation Championship that the winger hit his stride.
He delivered 11 goals and 7 assists, 18 goal contributions that earned him a three-year contract with Sekhukhune United following his departure from Sundowns.
Impact at Sekhukhune: Numbers don’t lie
Makgalwa hit the ground running in his debut season with Babina Noko. Playing a crucial role in the club’s fourth-place league finish, the 28-year-old bagged six goals and provided 11 assists across all competitions. His creativity and finishing touch have made him one of the most influential players in the Betway Premiership this season.
It’s no surprise, then, that his name has been linked with Kaizer Chiefs, especially after Nabi was seen speaking to him following their 1–1 draw.
Club shuts door on Chiefs transfer
Despite the attention, Sekhukhune are standing their ground. The club has made it clear they do not wish to sell their top talents to local PSL rivals. This mirrors last season’s scenario when talks between Chiefs and Sekhukhune for Elias Mokwana fell through, leading to the player’s move to Esperance of Tunisia instead.
“You get the idea that Makgalwa might leave but that Sekhukhune United won’t sell locally,” a source told The South African.
“Before his move to Sekhukhune, there were reports of a move to Kaizer Chiefs. Apparently, there was a meeting, but somehow it didn’t work out. Mokwana is an example of them choosing to move a player North instead of in the league.”
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