Glody Lilepo Departs Kaizer Chiefs for Al Ahly Benghazi in Emotional Move

Glody Lilepo, the 29-year-old Congolese forward, has officially departed Kaizer ChiefsTeam·Kaizer Chiefs, bringing an end to his one-and-a-half-year spell at Naturena. The move sees Lilepo join Libyan powerhouse Al Ahly Benghazi on a two-year contract, a transfer confirmed by Kaizer ChiefsTeam·Kaizer Chiefs on August 4, 2026, following an agreement on the transfer fee between the two clubs.

Lilepo's farewell to the 'Khosi Nation' was marked by a heartfelt message shared across social media, expressing profound gratitude to the club's management, coaching staff, and particularly the fervent supporters. His words underscored the deep connection he forged during his time in Johannesburg.

"Khosi Nation, it is with emotion that my journey with you comes to an end," Lilepo wrote in his Instagram post. "I would like to express my deepest gratitude to everyone at Kaizer Chiefs. To the management, Dr. Kaizer Motaung, Kaizer Motaung Jr., Bobby Motaung, the entire leadership team, the coaching staff, and everyone working behind the scenes, thank you for your support and for giving me the opportunity to wear this iconic badge. It has been an honour."

During his tenure with Amakhosi, Lilepo proved to be a pivotal figure in the attacking third. He made 56 appearances across all competitions, registering 15 goals and providing 5 assists. His versatility as both a winger and a forward was a valuable asset, particularly in the 2025/26 season where he was a key contributor, making 27 domestic appearances, scoring five league goals, and contributing four assists. He finished as the club's second-highest scorer in the 2025/26 season with nine goals, behind Wandile DubaPlayer·Wandile Duba. Lilepo also played a crucial role in securing qualification for the CAF Confederation CupCompetition·CAF Confederation Cup in two consecutive seasons.

Addressing his former teammates, Lilepo reflected on their shared journey:

"To my teammates, thank you for every moment we shared. It has been a privilege to fight with you. Together, we were able to bring a trophy back to this great club after ten years and secure qualification for the CAF Confederation in two consecutive seasons. I will always cherish the memories we created together. I know this club deserves more."

The forward also extended a special message to the Kaizer ChiefsTeam·Kaizer Chiefs faithful, acknowledging their unwavering support.

"To the supporters, THANK YOU for your passion, support, positivity, and kindness. Your love for this club is truly special. I hope I was able to bring you some moments of joy, even though we also experienced some difficult times together. Your energy, loyalty, and the atmosphere you created are something that will stay with me for the rest of my life."

For Kaizer ChiefsTeam·Kaizer Chiefs, Lilepo's departure necessitates strategic adjustments to their offensive lineup. The club, which finished 3rd in the 2025/26 Premier Soccer League season, has already begun to address this by signing young winger Langelihle Phili from Stellenbosch FC. This move is part of a broader squad restructuring that also includes the departure of defender Given Msimango and an anticipated swap deal involving Ashley du PreezPlayer·Ashley du Preez moving to Stellenbosch.

Conversely, Al Ahly Benghazi gains a significant boost to their squad with Lilepo's arrival. The Libyan Premier League side, which finished 3rd in their domestic league in the 2025/26 season, will look to leverage Lilepo's experience and goal-scoring prowess as they pursue top honors domestically and aim for strong performances in continental competitions like the CAF Champions LeagueCompetition·Champions League and CAF Confederation CupCompetition·CAF Confederation Cup. Lilepo concluded his farewell by wishing Kaizer ChiefsTeam·Kaizer Chiefs success and expressing his hope that the club "returns to where it belongs."