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Chiefs Confirm Aden McCarthy’s Move to Sabah FK

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Aden McCarthy of Kaizer Chiefs during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at the FNB Stadium in Nasrec on the 28 February 2026 ©Sydney Mahlangu BackpagePix

Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed that defender Aden McCarthy will leave the club to join Azerbaijani side Sabah FK.

The 22-year-old has an impressive breakthrough campaign with Amakhosi, where he cemented his place in the heart of the Chiefs defence.

McCarthy scored two goals in 31 appearances across all competition in his first full campaign with the senior team.

The defender also helped Chiefs secure a third-place finish in the Betway Premiership and qualification to next season’s CAF Confederation Cup.

McCarthy came through the academy ranks at Chiefs before earning promotion to the senior team towards the end of the 2024/25 season.

“We can confirm that we have agreed to release Aden after being approached by Sabah FK,” says Sporting Director, Kaizer Motaung Jr.

“We are proud that he will compete in the qualifying round of next season’s UEFA Champions League.

“We know Aden will fly the Amakhosi flag high in Europe, and we are excited to see him grow on the world stage.”