# South African football player transfer decisions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/south-african-football-player-transfer-decisions
> Updated: 2026-10-08T14:33:06.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Recent reports highlight individual player decisions regarding transfers away from South African football or between major clubs. 

Midfielder Sipho Mbule detailed his choice to join Orlando Pirates over Kaizer Chiefs following his departure from Mamelodi Sundowns, citing the club as the best platform for a career comeback. He has since moved to the Iraqi side Zakho SC. 

Similarly, Keletso Makgalwa explained his decision to join Tanzanian club Simba SC instead of South African teams like Kaizer Chiefs and AmaZulu. Makgalwa noted that while playing for Chiefs was a childhood ambition, he sought a fresh start abroad and financial benefits to support his family.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-08: Keletso Makgalwa explains choosing Simba SC over Kaizer Chiefs

Keletso Makgalwa revealed he chose to join Simba SC in Tanzania over offers from South African clubs Kaizer Chiefs and AmaZulu to seek a fresh start and new professional challenges.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/keletso-makgalwa-explains-choosing-simba-sc-over-kaizer-chiefs

### 2026-10-05: Sipho Mbule explains choice of Orlando Pirates over Kaizer Chiefs

Sipho Mbule explains why he chose Orlando Pirates over Kaizer Chiefs to rebuild his career before moving to Iraqi club Zakho SC.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sipho-mbule-explains-choice-of-orlando-pirates-over-kaizer-chiefs

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