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The Congolese attacker is set for a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia, ending all links to a South African transfer.
Often when a striker consistently hits double figures across multiple seasons, speculation follows wherever his contract winds down.
Fiston Kalala Mayele, the Congolese forward whose boots have fired in goals from DR Congo to Tanzania and Egypt, is once again making headlines — but not for a move to South Africa, as some had hoped.
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Instead, he is Saudi Arabia-bound, putting to rest all lingering transfer talk linking him to Premier Soccer League (PSL) giants.
Mayele recently wrapped up his second season with Egyptian heavyweights Pyramids FC, where he maintained his lethal reputation by netting 18 goals.
That followed a blistering debut campaign where he struck 21 times, helping lead the Cairo-based side to CAF Champions League glory.
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His consistency has seen him surpass the 10-goal mark for six consecutive seasons, spanning his time at AS Vita Club in the DRC, Young Africans (Yanga SC) in Tanzania, and now Pyramids.
"He doesn’t want South Africa anymore so I’m surprised that Mayele is still being linked to Chiefs up to now," revealed Christian Bukasa, a close friend often referred to as Mayele’s ‘brother,’ in an exclusive interview with KickOff.com.
PSL Dreams Dusted
The persistent links to South African clubs, particularly Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns, appear now to be outdated.
Bukasa was frank about what really went down when Mayele once eyed a move to the PSL.
"When Mayele wanted to come to South Africa, Chiefs turned us down and we moved on," he said.
"The truth is that while at Yanga, he wanted to come to South Africa, but he was told about age, money and so felt discouraged."
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With that door now firmly closed, Mayele’s focus is on securing a financially rewarding chapter of his career.
According to Bukasa, the 30-year-old striker is already deep in negotiations with Saudi Pro League side Al Fateh.
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"He will not even come to Mamelodi Sundowns because the PSL chapter is gone," Bukasa insisted.
"He now needs to make money and will move to Saudi Arabia where his salary will be tripled before all other bonuses. We are talking proper money."
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That financial incentive has shifted Mayele’s priorities, with Saudi Arabia representing not only a competitive league but a lucrative opportunity.
Bukasa added that Mayele’s visits to South Africa will now be strictly recreational.
"He told me that he will only come here during the holidays to listen to amapiano and not to play soccer," Bukasa quipped.
"For soccer, all the teams must forget, and this is the truth. In Africa, besides Pyramids he can only play for Al Ahly."
Mayele’s imminent move to Al Fateh underscores the shifting landscape of African footballers seeking new heights — not just in terms of competition but in economic security.
His record speaks for itself, and as talks with the Saudi club progress, it is clear that the Congolese marksman has earned the right to chase the big payday.
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