Glody Makabi Lilepo, the former Kaizer ChiefsTeam·Kaizer Chiefs attacker, has officially been unveiled as a new player for Libyan giants Al Ahly Benghazi. The transfer sees Lilepo move from the South African club after an agreement on the transfer fee was reached between the two sides, with the Congolese international signing a two-year deal.
Lilepo's departure marks the end of a notable spell with Kaizer ChiefsTeam·Kaizer Chiefs, where he established himself as a key offensive threat. During the 2025/26 season, he was a significant contributor, featuring in 37 matches across all competitions. His performances yielded nine goals and four assists, making him the club's second-highest scorer for the campaign, only behind Wandile DubaPlayer·Wandile Duba. Lilepo's impact was further recognized with a nomination for the prestigious PSL Goal of the Season award.
His contributions were instrumental in Kaizer ChiefsTeam·Kaizer Chiefs securing a third-place finish in the Betway Premiership, a result that earned them a coveted spot in the CAF Confederation CupCompetition·CAF Confederation Cup for the upcoming season. Overall, during his one-and-a-half-year tenure with the Soweto giants, Lilepo made 56 appearances, registering 15 goals and providing five assists. He initially joined Kaizer ChiefsTeam·Kaizer Chiefs in January 2025, arriving from French club Valenciennes.
In a message to the Kaizer ChiefsTeam·Kaizer Chiefs faithful, Lilepo conveyed his appreciation for 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"— Glody Makabi Lilepo.
Al Ahly Benghazi, Lilepo's new club, concluded the previous season with a third-place finish in the Libyan Premier League. The acquisition of a player of Lilepo's calibre signals their ambition to improve upon that standing and challenge for top honours in the domestic league. However, Lilepo will need to wait to make his full impact, as he carries over a two-match suspension from his time at Kaizer ChiefsTeam·Kaizer Chiefs, incurred for a red card received in the penultimate game of the 2025/26 season. He is set to miss one more game for his new club before becoming fully available.
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