Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed that Tsepo Masilela has extended his contract with the club until 2016, with an option to extend it by another year.

They Siya crew reported on Thursday he was set to renew the deal

Masilela returned to South Africa at the beginning of last season after injury curtailed his European career. The former Benoni Premier United player had shone at Maccabi Haifa in Israel, and also was on loan at Getafe in the La Liga for a season.

His contract with the Amakhosi was due to expire in June 2014.

Chiefs Football Manager Bobby Motaung told the club's official web-site,“We are happy that Tsepo has agreed to extend his contract with us. Tsepo is an International player and has demonstrated commitment to the team.”

Masilela told the Chiefs site he was very happy about the new deal.