Overview
- Kaizer Chiefs confirmed the signing of 28-year-old goalkeeper Renaldo Leaner on Monday, welcoming him to Naturena after he left Sekhukhune United.
- Leaner joins on a free transfer after his contract with Sekhukhune expired and will provide competition with Brandon Petersen and Bruce Bvuma for the number one spot.
- The goalkeeper, who rose through Ajax Cape Town’s academy and played for Maritzburg United, earned senior Bafana Bafana minutes with a debut against Tanzania in June 2025 and posted notable clean sheets last season.
- The club’s announcement follows earlier close-season moves that include the signing of Thabo Moloisane, a one-year contract extension for Bruce Bvuma, and the appointment of French coach Fernando Da Cruz.
- Chiefs say the recruitment and coaching changes aim to bring defensive discipline and greater tactical clarity, so supporters should watch goalkeeper selection and the team’s defensive structure once the season and CAF Confederation Cup begin.