Chiefs great secures another PSL talent for Botswana team

Former Kaizer Chiefs star Stanton Fredericks has once again turned to the Premier Soccer League (PSL) of South Africa for a solution to his Botswana team Mochudi Centre Chiefs’ defensive problems.

Last week, the former South African international secured a loan deal for AmaKhosi reserve team defender Bobo Sima. Now, the Fredericks-owned Centre Chiefs have signed another player, Benson Kitso Mangolo, from PSL outfit Richards Bay.

In a statement, the FNB Premiership team confirms the short-term deal for the Botswana defender.

“We are pleased to announce that Benson Kitso Mangolo has signed a six-month deal with Mochudi Centre Chiefs. The versatile left-wingback joins us from Richards Bay FC,” reads part of the statement from the Botswana Premier League side.

 

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Mangolo has rejoined the Botswana club barely seven months into his one-year contract with Richards Bay. The Botswana international had signed for the Betway Premiership club in June 2025.

The left-back is the latest PSL star to move to the four-time FNB Premiership winners after veteran Zimbabwean striker Evans Rusike, formerly of SuperSport United.

Chiefs legend Fredericks owns Centre Chiefs FC through his consortium, Stanton Fredericks Sports Group, which signed a 15-year management contract.

Last week, Fredericks hired highly-rated Spaniard Miguel Corral Torreria as the coach for Centre Chiefs.

Torreria is heading a newly-constructed coaching panel which includes former Orlando Pirates reserves’ goalkeeper coach Aubrey Vilakazi and Shagwa Mogwe, the Fitness, Strength and Conditioning coach.