Kaizer Chiefs have ended weeks of speculation and parted ways with striker Edward Manqele.
Manqele joined Chiefs in August 2015 from Chippa United but struggled to nail down a place on coach Steve Komphela’s starting line-up.
The club confirmed on Wednesday evening that the relationship has come to an end and they have elected to terminate his contract prematurely with a year remaining.
The Soweto giants took to social media to express their gratitude to the player for his service to the club during his stay in Naturena.
"Manqele was transfer listed at the end of last season but was not signed," said Chiefs Football Manager Bobby Motaung.
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"After speaking we agreed it was best to release him so he can find a new home and continue his football career."
The 29 year-old Manqele was transfer-listed‚ along with Siphelele Mthembu and Siyanda Xulu ahead of the 2016-17 season in June last year.
But with no suitors coming forward to sign the trio, they remained at Naturena.
Manqele had his best season while at Free State Stars in the 2011-12 season‚ finishing third on the scorers' list with 11 league goals.
– TMG Digital/TMG Sport
