What number will Glody Lilepo wear for Kaizer Chiefs?

Congolese wide attacker Glody Lilepo arrives at Kaizer Chiefs to bring more dynamism to their attack. Here’s all you need to know. Glody Lilepo arrives with a big price tag and a solid reputation Makabi Glody Lilepo is a 27-year-old Congolese striker who’s most comfortable operating in the wide right channel.

Under the legendary Florent Ibenge, Lilepo bagged five goals in 10 Caf Champions League outings although Lilepo’s move to France’s Ligue 1 resulted in relegation in his first campaign there. Lilepo has played his club football in all sorts of interesting locations. Born in Kinshasa, Lilepo started with AS Vita Club in his home country.



The next stop was Mbabane Swallows in Eswatini after which he returned to AS Vita Club and bounced between spells with them and FC Renaissance in DR Congo. Next up was Al-Hilal in Sudan. His first move outside of Africa came in September 2023 when he swapped North Africa for Northern France, a move valued at €478k (R9.

2 million). He’s been spotted with number 35 on his training kit. Click for more on Lilepo Kaizer Chiefs squad numbers Is this Amakhosi’s Best XI with the new recruits? Ntwari; Blom, Miguel, Dortley, Cross; Mthethwa, Cele; Lilepo, Shabalala, Sirino; Duba.

Having the technical security of midfielder Njabulo Blom at right-back makes Chiefs play more narrowly. However, it also allows them to control more of the possession. Youngsters Mduduzi Shabalala and Wandile Diba have made themselves indispensable members of the side so other pieces of the puzzle must be moved around them.

At R9.6 million, new boy Glody Lilepo will be expected to start straight away to make a return on that investment in his services. Let us know by clicking on the comment tab below this article or emailing info@thesouthafrican.

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