THE speculation about the future of the Kaizer Chiefs midfielder, Sibongiseni “Ox” Mthethwa, has come to an end, as it appears that he has been given a new contract by the Soweto club before the start of the 2026/2027 season.
Mthethwa (32), whose contract expired in June, was unclear about his future at Naturena since the end of last season. He was awarded a one-year contract that will keep him at Naturena until the end of the 2026/2027 season.
This put an end to doubts about his future in this club that recently released players. Among those dismissed are Lehlogonolo Matlou, Tashreeq Morris, Happy Mashiane and Gaston Sirino.
According to a source very close to Meththwa, this player is one of those in the plans of the new coach, Fernando Da Cruz.
“I was talking to Mthethwa in the tank, who expressed great happiness that his contract was extended for a year by Chiefs.“he understands how important it is for him to raise the level this season under the new coach, Da Cruz, who said he doesn’t get along with players who don’t work hard,” said the source.
Mthethwa, originally from Mtshezi, joined Amakhosi in the 2023/2024 season, from Stellenbosch FC, on loan.
Although he also won the Nedbank Cup title in the 2024/2025 season, he has not yet reached the expected level. In the three seasons at Naturena, he suffered from form and injury.
However, after returning from injury, he showed signs of returning to the level he is known for, especially towards the end of last season in which he played 23 games in all competitions.
Mthethwa, who plays in the middle of the field, is in camp in Spain with Chiefs, where they are preparing for the start of the next season. We have played two friendly matches on this tour. They drew 1-1 with Rangers FC of Scotland on Sunday, and got the same result against Al Kholood of Saudi Arabia on Wednesday..
Chiefs will play another friendly against Elche CF from Spain tomorrow. After that, they will return to Mzansi to face Scotland FC from Zimbabwe in the Toyota Cup match on July 26 in Rustenburg.
Amakhosi will open the 2026/2027 Betway Premiership season against Kruger United on August 1, at Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit.