This week, the club introduced 27-year-old Glody Lilepo, a Congolese forward who is more of a wide striker than a traditional winger. Lilepo joins Amakhosi from Ligue 2 side Valenciennes FC in France. During his second training session with Chiefs, Lilepo was seen sporting shorts with the number 35 on them. This number was previously worn by youngster Aden McCarthy, who appeared on the bench four times in the 2023/24 season.
In other news, Chiefs’ Director of Marketing, Jessica Motaung, expressed the club’s gratitude to Morocco following the recent announcement that the country would host the headquarters of the African Club Association (ACA
“Kaizer Chiefs would like to extend our warmest congratulations to the Kingdom of Morocco on being awarded the rights to host the ACA headquarters,” the club stated. The Royal Moroccan Football Association and ACA president Hersi Said signed a memorandum of understanding to make this possible.
The announcement was made during the draw for the Africa Cup of Nations 2025. Motaung highlighted that the establishment of the ACA headquarters in Morocco will be key in bolstering the growth of African club football.
“We believe this move will strengthen the ACA’s presence on the continent, providing a solid foundation for the development of African club football,” she added. “As Morocco prepares to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup, this partnership will benefit the game and provide a platform for its continued growth.”
