Leaner: I’ve Always Wanted to Play For Chiefs

New Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Renaldo Leaner has revealed that joining the Soweto giants has always been his ambition.

Leaner arrives at the club after parting ways with Sekhukhune United, where he kept 15 clean sheets in 45 appearances across all competitions. newsindata.org

The 28-year-old brings a wealth of experience, having previously played for Ajax Cape Town, Maritzburg United and Sekhukhune United.

He has already linked up with his teammates in Spain as they continue their pre-season for the 2026-27 season, which lies ahead.

Leaner admits he was left in awe after his first visit to the club’s Naturena headquarters and believes the world-class facilities provide the perfect environment to take his game to the next level.

“I have always wanted to play for Chiefs, so when I became a free agent after my contract expired with my previous club, I chose to join Kaizer Chiefs,” Leaner told his club’s official website.

“Actually, my first time at the Village in Naturena was when I went to sign for Chiefs.

“I was amazed and impressed by what I saw when they took me on a tour of the facilities.

“It made me even more eager to start because everything is here to make a world-class training base.”

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NAIROBI, Kenya, July 17 – As record Kenyan Premier League champions Gor Mahia intensifies preparations for the CAF Champions League return, fans have the opportunity to financially support the club trough a first-of-its-kind initiative dubbed Wallcover K’Ogalo Edition unveiled by sponsors Kansai Plascon Kenya.

Gor, who reclaimed the Football Kenya Federation Premier League title, will represent the country in the continent’s top club football 2026/27 season when the preliminary round kicks-off in September.

Kansai Plascon Kenya will dedicate a percentage of the proceeds from every sale of the Wallcover K’Ogalo Edition to support Gor Mahia FC’s continental campaign.

Every purchase made by fans will directly contribute towards the club’s participation in the upcoming CAF Championship, enabling supporters to play an active role in Gor Mahia’s journey on the continental stage.

The limited-edition Plascon Trade Wall Cover Emulsion – K’Ogalo Edition has been created to celebrate Gor’s triumphant 2025–2026 FKF Premier League title-winning season while reaffirming Kansai Plascon Kenya’s long-term commitment to the growth of Kenyan football.

Speaking during the unveiling, Enami Kota, Managing Director, Kansai Plascon Kenya, said:

“Our partnership with Gor Mahia has always been about more than sponsorship. It is about investing in a legacy that inspires millions of Kenyans. This initiative allows supporters to celebrate the club’s achievements while directly contributing towards its future as the team prepares to fly the Kenyan flag in the CAF Championship. We believe corporate partnerships should create meaningful impact beyond branding.”

Gor Mahia chairman Ambrose Rachier, welcomed the initiative, saying:

“This partnership reflects what modern football requires—long-term collaboration built on shared ambition. Kansai Plascon has stood with us as partners, and this latest initiative demonstrates a genuine commitment to supporting the club beyond the football pitch. Every supporter who purchases the K’Ogalo Edition becomes part of our journey as we prepare to compete on the continental stage.”

Rather than simply commemorating the club’s latest success, the campaign transforms everyday purchases into an opportunity for Kenyans to contribute towards one of the country’s most successful football clubs as it prepares to represent Kenya in continental competition.

The campaign is anchored on the theme “Champions on the Pitch. Champions in Every Home.” It celebrates not only sporting excellence but also the power of partnerships, community pride and the role football continue to play in uniting millions of Kenyans.

Gor are currently in Kigali, Rwanda to compete in the 2026 CECAFA Club Championship scheduled to kick-off July 24 – August 7.

K’Ogalo are in group A alongside hosts APR FC (Rwanda), Uganda’s Vipers SC and Garde Républicaine of Djibouti.

Au Malawi, la plupart des pays africains sont représentés au Flex2026 (15-17 juillet), un sommet continental sur l’éducation fondamentale. Objectif : collaborer entre États du continent pour mettre fin à la pauvreté éducative d’ici 2035, alors que l’Afrique est confrontée à des défis économiques, démographiques, sécuritaires, mais aussi climatiques. Surtout au Malawi, l’un des pays les plus vulnérables face aux effets du dérèglement climatique et qui a intégré cette crise dans sa stratégie éducative.

Paris FC a officialisé l’arrivée de l’attaquant français Pablo Pagis en provenance du FC Lorient. Le joueur de 23 ans s’est engagé avec le club de la capitale jusqu’en 2031, marquant ainsi une nouvelle étape dans sa carrière après une saison particulièrement réussie en Ligue 1.

Un parcours construit avec patience

Né en décembre 2002 à Montbéliard, Pablo Pagis a effectué ses premiers pas dans le football à l’US Pont-Péan, en Bretagne. Il poursuit ensuite sa formation au Stade Rennais avant de rejoindre le FC Lorient en 2018. Chez les Merlus, il signe son premier contrat professionnel en 2021.

Afin d’accumuler du temps de jeu, l’attaquant est prêté successivement au Nîmes Olympique puis au Stade Lavallois. Ces expériences lui permettent de poursuivre sa progression avant de revenir à Lorient, où il s’impose comme un élément essentiel de l’équipe championne de Ligue 2 lors de la saison 2024-2025.

Le Paris FC mise sur un attaquant en pleine ascension

Auteur d’une excellente saison 2025-2026 avec 10 buts et 5 passes décisives en Ligue 1, Pablo Pagis a largement contribué à la belle dixième place obtenue par le FC Lorient. Ses performances ont convaincu le Paris FC de miser sur son profil pour renforcer son secteur offensif.

Séduit par les ambitions du projet parisien, l’attaquant français a choisi de s’engager sur le long terme avec le club. Le Paris FC voit en lui un joueur capable de poursuivre son développement et d’apporter son efficacité devant le but.

Avec cette signature jusqu’en 2031, le Paris FC envoie un signal fort sur ses ambitions et s’offre l’un des attaquants français les plus prometteurs de sa génération pour les prochaines saisons.

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