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Mass exodus: Chiefs release 20 players

Cape Town - Kaizer Chiefs confirmed the names of the players that will be released by the club during the off season.

According to the club’s website, Siyanda Xulu is on the transfer list while seasoned campaigners Morgan Gould and Siboniso Gaxa’s contracts will expire at the end of June and will not be renewed.

Amakhosi have already confirmed the moves for midfielder Reneilwe Letsholonyane and goalkeeper Reyaad Pieterse. Letsholonyane has since joined Supersport United.

Meanwhile, Keegan Ritchie, meanwhile will join SuperSport United in a swap with Sibusiso Khumalo. Strikers Edward Manqele, Bongani Ndulula and Siphelele Mthembu have been listed for a transfer with David Zulu extending his loan agreement at Chippa United for another season.

Ugandan players, Ivan Bukenya and Sula Matovu, were also put on transfer while Zimbabwean midfielder Ovidy Karuru’s contract has been terminated.

The following is a complete list of players leaving the club:

CONTRACT NOT RENEWED:

Morgan Gould
Siboniso Gaxa
Reneilwe Letsholonyane
Reyaad Pieterse

RELEASED FROM CONTRACT:

Philani Cele 
Ovidy Karuru
Levy Mokgothu
Simphiwe Mtsweni
Shandukani Mulovhedzi
Chris Matombo 
Zitha Macheke

PUT ON TRANSFER:

Siyanda Xulu
Bongani Ndulula
Edward Manqele
Siphelele Mthembu
Sula Matovu
Ivan Bukenya

ON LOAN:

David Zulu (Chippa United) 
Andisiwe Mtsila

SWAP DEAL:

Keegan Ritchie (with SuperSport United’s Sibusiso Khumalo)

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