Former Kaizer Chiefs star Njabulo Blom is embarking on a new phase of his career, having officially signed with Vietnamese V.League 1 champions Thep Xanh Nam Dinh F.C.
This move to Asian football follows the conclusion of his loan spell with the Amakhosi at the end of last season, marking his departure from the PSL.
He featured 19 times in all competitions for the club, including winning the Nedbank Cup final after beating rivals Orlando Pirates 2-1 in Durban. But the Soweto giants passed on a permanent deal for Blom after his loan, as he failed to impress and regain the form that earned him his MLS move in January 2023.
The Chiefs DStv Diski Challenge [DDC] graduate was officially announced by Nam Dinh on Friday, alongside striker Kyle Hudlin, ahead of the 2025/26 Vietnamese top-flight season.
WHO ARE THE VIETNAMESE CHAMPIONS THEP XANH DINH FC?
According to Wikipedia, Thep Xanh Nam Dinh were formed 60 years ago as Nghiep Ha Nam Ninh. But they changed their name to Nam Dinh in 1997. The club is also known as TXNฤ.ย
They have won the Vietnamese V.League 1 three times, including during the past season and were runners-up twice. They also won the Vietnamese Cup in 2007.
By winning the league, the club has now qualified for the Asia Champions League. This will be the third time that the club finds itself participating in Asia’s premier club football competition.
NEW CHAPTER FOR FORMER KAIZER CHIEFS STAR NJABULO BLOM
Welcome Kyle Hudlin and Njabulo Blom to the big Southern Blue Steel family,โ wrote Nam Dinh on their Instagram platform.
“Kyle Hudlin, born on 15/6/2000, is a British citizen and plays as a striker. He has a remarkable height of 2m1. Before moving to the Southern Steelers, Kyle Hudlin played for English football teams such as Huddersfield Town B and Newport County.
“Njabulo Blom, born on 11/12/1999, is a South African citizen and plays as a midfielder. He was a familiar face of the American Professional Soccer League – MLS, when he used to play for St. Louis CITY SC. Njabulo Blom was also summoned up and played for the South African National Team.”
His move to Thep Xanh Nam Dinh FC offers Blom a chance to revive his career, though it’s unclear if the transfer to Vietnam is permanent or another loan from St Louis City SC.
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