New Kaizer Chiefs signing Langelihle Phili has described his move to Naturena as the fulfilment of a lifelong dream.

Phili joined the club after a standout season with Stellenbosch FC, finishing as their leading scorer with nine goals and one assist in 39 appearances across all competitions.

The 21-year-old arrives after progressing through Stellenbosch FC’s academy before breaking into the first team, where he made 72 appearances, scored 11 goals and provided two assists.

The highly rated winger becomes the club’s latest signing and will join his new teammates as they continue preparations for the upcoming MTN8 campaign.

Phili said joining the club he grew up watching with his family carries deep personal significance as he now looks forward to meeting his new teammates and beginning the next chapter of his career.

“The first thing that came to mind was my grandma, who has sadly passed away,” Phili told his club’s official website.

“She supported Kaizer Chiefs and I always used to watch them with her when I was young.

“Everyone at home supports Amakhosi, so I thought it would be a good move for me to join the team I grew up supporting and being here feels like my dream has really come true.

“I can’t wait to meet everybody and start training with the rest of the team and the coaching staff.”