Kaizer Chiefs have bolstered their squad following the signing of defender, Tsepo Masilela on a two-year-deal from Maccabi Haifa.

The highly rated 27-year-old left back played locally for Benoni Premier United (currently known as Thanda Royal Zulu) before moving to the Israeli Club during the start of 2007/2008 season Masilela spent the last season on loan to Spanish La Liga outfit, Getafe.

Masilela has been a regular in the national team and played during the Fifa Confederations Cup and the World Cup in 2009 and 2010 respectively.

The Witbank born player spoke briefly to kaizerchiefs.com after being introduced to the Technical Team and his teammates; “It is a great feeling to join Kaizer Chiefs. Everybody knows that this is a big team and I am excited to become part of the Club.

“I cannot wait to get started and work with the Technical Team and my teammates. I am more familiar with the guys especially Bernard Parker whom I played with at Benoni Premier United and most of the guys I play with in the national team.

Kaizer Chiefs Family would like to welcome Tsepo Masilela to the Club.

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