South African outfit Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed the departure of wonderkid Chukwudi Luvuno to Major League Soccer club Charlotte FC.
Luvuno, who featured for the Amakhosi U15 side in the SAFA Gauteng Development League (GDL) for the 2024/25 campaign, becomes the club’s fifth exit after Njabulo Blom, Sabelo Radebe, Siphesihle Tati and Ntandoyenkosi Nkosi.
The 15-year-old will be representing Charlotte’s U16 and U17 squads in the Elite Soccer League.
“Chukwudi Luvuno has officially joined Charlotte Academy in the United States representing Charlotte Academy U16 & U17 in the MLS Next — the youth development league of Major League Soccer — Chukwu continues to make us proud on international soil.
“Well done, Chukwu!Keep flying the flag high. 🇿🇦➡️🇺🇸.”
The teenage sensation has been tipped as the next big thing for South Africa, having showcased glimpses of good performance in the recently concluded season.
