Khanyisa Mayo to miss start of season after hernia operation

Kaizer Chiefs forward Khanyisa Mayo has undergone a hernia operation and missed the club’s pre-season activities while recovering, according to published reports.

Recovery kept him out of pre-season

Published reports say Mayo did not travel with Kaizer Chiefs’ squad for their pre-season tour in Spain and has been absent from the club’s preparations while recovering from the procedure. TheSouthAfrican, citing SABC Sport journalist Mazola Molefe, reported that Mayo is expected to miss the opening month of the 2026/27 season; that phrasing is reported speculation from those outlets.

Permanent transfer completed

Kaizer Chiefs activated an option to sign Mayo permanently from CR Belouizdad in a deal reported to be worth around R9.8 million (€600,000). The club completed the permanent transfer ahead of the 2026/27 season despite the forward’s fitness setback.

Previous season details

Reports note Mayo joined Kaizer Chiefs initially on a season-long loan from CR Belouizdad before his permanent move. During that loan spell, he made 15 appearances and scored two goals in all competitions, according to the cited report.

Outlook

The club will monitor Mayo’s rehabilitation and determine when he can return to full training and match action. The suggestion that he will miss the opening month of the season is presented in source reports as expectation rather than a confirmed timeline.

Source: thesouthafrican.com

Editor’s note

Editor’s note: Earlier versions of this article included incorrect details (age and an attributed quote). These have been removed to match source reporting.

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