Kaizer Chiefs announce defensive midfielder's arrival - 'We warmly welcome Adolf to the family'
Kaizer Chiefs have signed Tanzanian defensive midfielder Adolf Mtasingwa Bitegeko from Azam FC. The 27-year-old brings extensive experience from his time in Scandinavian leagues and is the first Tanzanian player to join the South African club.
Why it matters
This signing marks a milestone for Tanzanian football and highlights the international recruitment strategy of the Kaizer Chiefs.
Adolf Mtasingwa Bitegeko is the first ever Tanzanian player to join Amakhosi and comes to Naturena after a spell as Azam's captain, after spending six seasons in Scandinavia, playing in the Icelandic, Norwegian and Finnish leagues.
In a statement released on Chiefs official website :
Kaizer Chiefs have secured the services of Adolf Mtasingwa Bitegeko from Tanzanian giants, Azam FC for an undisclosed fee, following successful negotiations between the two Clubs.
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