Kaizer Chiefs have officially announced the signing of highly-rated winger Langelihle Phili from Stellenbosch FC, adding one of South African football’s brightest young talents to their squad ahead of the 2026/27 season.
The 21-year-old joins Amakhosi after an outstanding campaign with Stellenbosch, where he finished as the club’s leading scorer with nine goals. His impressive performances earned him both the Player of the Season and Players’ Player of the Season awards, cementing his status as one of the Premier Soccer League’s most exciting attacking prospects.
Born in Durban, Phili already boasts significant top-flight experience despite his age. He featured in 39 matches across the Betway Premiership and the CAF Confederation Cup last season, showcasing the consistency and versatility that attracted Kaizer Chiefs’ technical team.
Chiefs believe his ability to perform at a high level throughout a demanding schedule will be invaluable as the club prepares for a campaign that could include more than 50 matches across domestic and continental competitions.
Phili has also enjoyed considerable success on the international stage. He was a key member of the South Africa Under-20 side that won the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco last year and has recently been called up to the national Under-23 squad ahead of the 2027 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with qualification offering a pathway to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
The Glamour Boys expressed their excitement at securing the services of the talented winger and welcomed him to Naturena.
“We warmly welcome Langelihle to the Gold & Black family and look forward to a positive and successful career with Amakhosi.”
Phili’s arrival represents another significant statement of intent from Kaizer Chiefs as they continue strengthening their squad for what promises to be a demanding and exciting 2026/27 campaign.
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