With Sipho Mbule basically ghosted at Orlando Pirates, whispers are getting louder that he could switch lanes and rock up at Kaizer Chiefs.
Yes… that move. Chaos loading.
Let’s call it what it is: Mbule and Pirates right now? It’s giving “we need to talk.”
Under coach Abdeslam Ouaddou, the midfield maestro has barely seen grass. Since the start of 2026, he’s clocked a modest 112 minutes in 14 Betway Premiership games.
Break it down:
- Missed 7 matchday squads
- Bench duty for 2
- Cameo appearances in 5
At this point, even the physio has seen more action.
His contract runs until June 2026, with an option to extend for 2 years, but here’s the kicker: that extension depends on performance and discipline.
And the weird part? No official explanation. From the outside, it looks like Mbule has slipped so far down the pecking order he might need a GPS to find his way back.
Now here’s where it gets spicy.
Before joining Pirates, Mbule was actually in talks with Chiefs, but Amakhosi took their time, and the deal fizzled out as Pirates pounced first.
Fast forward to today, and suddenly that missed opportunity looks like unfinished business.
Because let’s be real, Chiefs are crying out for a creative spark in midfield. Someone who can unlock a defence. Mbule, on his day, is that guy.
For now, it remains speculation, but it’s one worth keeping an eye on as the situation develops.
