Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed the acquisition of much-talked about Pretoria University midfielder-cum-striker Mthokozisi Yende, as well as an experienced Zimbabwean central defender Thomas Sweswe.

"We have great pleasure to announce that we have agreed on terms with Mthokozisi and his team Pretoria University, to acquire his services. The onus is now with 'Tuks' legal team to finalize due processes with regards to the signing of the contracts and agreements," said Chiefs Football Manager, Bobby Motaung.

He added: "A need also arose for us to ensure that we reinforce our defence material for next season. We have subsequently secured a three-year contract with a central defender, Thomas Sweswe from Zimbabwe whose international track record speaks for itself. We are confident that his loads of experience will ensure that we have a water-tight defence line-up next season."

Both players have agreed to sign three-year deals with 'Amakhosi'.

Meanwhile, Motaung also revealed that the club has released defender Mokete Tsotetsi to Bloemfontein Celtic.

"Mokete has a bright future ahead of him. He is a player with loads of potential and we believe he has made his mark with the team and will continue to do the same at Celtic," said Motaung.

"On behalf of the Kaizer Chiefs family, I would like to thank him for his contribution to the team. He has demonstrated a very good professional behaviour at Chiefs. We also would like to wish him success in his new club," concluded Motaung.