Ngezana enjoys his man of the match award against Maritzburg United in the Nedbank Cup on 10 February 2022 at Harry Gwala Stadium © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Chiefs pocket millions from Ngezana deal
As Kaizer Chiefs announced on Thursday, Siyabonga Ngezana has moved to Fotbal Club FCSB in Romania. So how much was paid?
Ngezana enjoys his man of the match award against Maritzburg United in the Nedbank Cup on 10 February 2022 at Harry Gwala Stadium © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Following a fine season in Kaizer Chiefs’ central defence and right-back, Siyabonga Ngezana has earned himself a move to FCSB in Romania. How much did the European giants pay?
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KAIZER CHIEFS DEFENDER SIYABONGA NGEZANA MOVES TO ROMANIA
The 25-year-old defender’s transfer was announced by Chiefs via social media on Thursday morning, just six months after the club announced Njabulo Blom’s departure to St Louis in the USA’s Major Soccer League.
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“Kaizer Chiefs bid farewell to defender, Siyabonga Ngezana, who has signed for Romanian Lige 1 powerhouse, Fotbal Club FCSB, formerly known as Steaua Bucharesti,” the Soweto giants reported.
“The 25-year-old Youth Development Academy graduate joins the 26-time Romanian champions for an undisclosed fee after spending seven seasons as a first-team player at Naturena, having made a goal-scoring debut against Mamelodi Sundowns in 2017,” the report added.
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“There is always a tinge of sadness when a player who has risen through the ranks here leaves the Club,” Amakhosi’s Sporting Director, Kaizer Motaung Jr, said.
“However, Siya has had a good and substantial career at Kaizer Chiefs and feels the time is right to take up a new challenge. We appreciate his wholehearted commitment to Amakhosi and wish him well on his exciting adventure to Europe,” Kaizer Jnr concluded.
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R12 MILLION DEAL
According to iDiski Times, the Sebokeng-born player’s move is a five-year deal worth R12 million.
“Siyabgonga Ngezana has signed a five-year deal with FCSB after they agreed a €600,000 (R12m) transfer fee with Kaizer Chiefs, iDiski Times has learnt,” the outlet reported.
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