Durban City FC sign Tashreeq Morris and Gaston Sirino from Kaizer Chiefs

Durban City FC have pulled off a surprise double by signing ex-Kaizer Chiefs forwards Tashreeq Morris and Gaston Sirino ahead of the 2026/27 Betway Premiership season. The move comes as the Citizens sit 10th in the league with zero points after a scoreless start.

What happened?

Morris and Sirino were released by Chiefs just last week and Durban City pounced, adding two experienced forwards to their ranks. The club confirmed Morris’s arrival in a statement, calling him a centre-forward with more than a decade of top-flight experience. Sirino joins on loan from Orlando Pirates, ending a brief stint at Chippa United.

Khalil Ben Youssef, Durban City’s coach, previously worked at Chiefs and now reunites with both players. Ben Youssef spent two years at the club before joining Durban City himself. The expectation is that Morris and Sirino will feature regularly under his guidance.

Why it matters for Durban City FC

Morris has racked up over 200 senior appearances across Ajax Cape Town, Cape Town City FC, Sekhukhune United, SuperSport United and Chiefs. His league record at Chiefs was modest-14 appearances and one goal-but his experience could steady Durban City’s attack.

Sirino, 35, managed 52 games for Chiefs, scoring five goals and making eight assists. His best days came at Mamelodi Sundowns, where he was a standout performer. Durban City will hope he can rediscover that form in green and gold.

Goodman Mosele has also arrived on loan from Orlando Pirates, ending his time at Chippa United. The Citizens are clearly aiming to rebuild with experienced hands after a slow start to the season.

What comes next?

Durban City kick off their Betway Premiership campaign with zero goals scored and zero conceded so far. The new signings will be thrown straight into the mix as the club chases its first points of the season. Ben Youssef’s project now has more firepower, but the early pressure is on.

Morris and Sirino will line up for Durban City in their next fixture, looking to turn their Chiefs flops tag into a success story in Durban. The Citizens sit 10th with zero points and need a lift after a barren start to the campaign.