Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed the departure of midfielders Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef after extended talks with the club’s management.
Kaizer Chiefs have parted ways with midfielders Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef following lengthy discussions with the club’s management.
The Burundian international Kaze and Tunisian international Ben Youssef both leave the club with immediate effect. The pair had been part of the Amakhosi squad during the 2025/26 season but have now mutually agreed to move on.
While the club has not disclosed the exact reasons behind the decision, sources indicate the departures stem from strategic squad planning and mutual agreement between the players and management.
Both players featured in several matches for Kaizer Chiefs this season and contributed to the team’s campaign. Their exits come as the club continues to reshape its squad ahead of the upcoming transfer window.
Kaizer Chiefs have thanked both players for their service and wished them well in their future endeavours.
