New Kaizer Chiefs signing Langelihle Phili has reflected on the journey that brought him to Naturena, tracing his rise from township football in Durban to the Soweto giants.

The 21-year-old developed his footballing talent playing in Durban’s township football and came through the ranks at AmaZulu academy before he secured a move to Stellenbosch FC.

Phili was drafted into their DStv Diski Challenge team he played a starring role for the reserve team before getting promoted to the senior team during the 2023-24 campaign

The highly-rated winger went on make 72 appearances in all competitions, while scoring 11 goals and registered two assists.

Phili says he is thrilled to have completed his move to Amakhosi as he prepares to embark on the next chapter of his career.

“I come from Durban and I began playing for a local township football club in Pinetown,” Phili told his club’s official website.

“From there I progressed to the AmaZulu youth academy where I progressed through the ranks until reaching DDC (DStv Diski Challenge) level when I left for Stellenbosch in 2023.

“I played in the DDC for their U23 team, and was offered a professional contract the following year.

“I had two seasons with Stellenbosch and now a I am overjoyed to be here at Chiefs.”