After making just one league appearance for Kaizer Chiefs this term, Lupus Sports, have announced Ngcobo’s acquisition.

The 26-year-old Pietermaritzburg native, who is not in the plans of coach Fernando Da Cruz, pushed for an exit in the previous window before missing the deadline day.

LUPUS SPORTS SIGN KAIZER CHIEFS MIDFIELDeR NKOSINGIPHILE NGCOBO

“Welcome to Lupus Sports Nkosingiphile Ngcobo,” the agency announced. Found in 2018 in Gent, Belgium, Lupus Sports, also known as Lupus Sportsmanagement, offer clients career planning, player marketing and legal counsel.

Lupus’ list of clients include local and overseas-based South African players. The list includes Kamogelo Sebelebele, Samukelo Kabini, Bathusi Aubaas, Siviwe Magidigidi, Diteboho Mofokeng and Lindokuhle Zikhali.

LONG-SERVING AMAKHOSI YOUTH PRODUCT

Ngcobo, born on 16 November 1999 joined Kaizer Chiefs’ youth academy in 2014 from AmaRoto before later captaining the reserve side in the MultiChoice Diski Challenge. His technical ability and vision made him a darling of the fanbase.

The left-footed midfielder made his senior debut in March 2019 during a 1-0 victory over Maritzburg United. Since then, he has made more than 100 appearances for Amakhosi across competitions.

Ngcobo also carries youth international experience with South Africa’s U20 and U23 national teams. His performances at the 2019 Africa U20 Cup of Nations earned him a place in the tournament’s CAF Best XI.

However, his progress at Naturena has been affected by fluctuating game time under different technical structures.

INCONSISTENT SEASONS AT KAIZER CHIEFS

Ngcobo’s most productive season was way back in 2020/21 with 25 appearances. In the 2021/22 term, the minutes dropped to 16 games. The 2022/23 season saw Ngcobo manage 13 matches. It became 12 in 2023/24, 11 appearances in 2024/25 and 16 last term.

As far as options in the attacking midfield 10 role, Kaizer Chiefs have looked to Mduduzi Shabalala, 22, and Ethan Chislett, 28. Mfundo Vilakazi, 20 and Luke Baartman, 20 have also earned minutes in the number 10 spot.