Kaizer Chiefs ready to unleash the champions next season
Kaizer Chiefs are ready to unleash the champions next season.
Amakhosi are gearing up for a dramatic shift in the 2025/2026 season, as coach Nasreddine Nabi leads a full-scale youth revolution. Following a dominant DStv Diski Challenge (DDC) campaign, Chiefs plan to promote a wave of red-hot academy talents to the senior team, and they aren't holding back.
The club's DDC side clinched the 2024/2025 title in emphatic fashion over the weekend with a commanding 3-0 win against Magesi at Dobsonville Stadium.
Imaad Hendricks fired Chiefs ahead in the 36th minute.
Nkosana Mbuthu and Thulani Mabaso added to the tally in the second half to secure the win and the league crown—with a game still to spare.
Adding to their points cushion, the PSL Disciplinary Committee handed Chiefs a 3-0 walkover victory against Chippa United, boosting their tally to 64 points—six clear of Stellenbosch FC.
That triumph has ignited a strategic push by Chiefs to elevate youth into the PSL spotlight.
'We didn't want to rush into promoting players last season. The priority was to give Coach Nabi the space to assess the squad and focus on the experienced first-team players in his first season. Now that the foundation is set, we're ready to integrate some of our most promising DDC talents into the senior setup,' a source confirmed.
The youth pipeline is bursting with potential. Aden McCarthy already signaled his readiness by earning a spot on the bench during the recent clash against Marumo Gallants. A source says he's only the first of many.
Among the standout names:
Nkosana Mbuthu – Midfield dynamo with a sharp eye for goal.
Siphesihle Tati – A playmaker-in-the-making with a flair for unlocking defenses.
Manqoba Ozoemena – Recently secured on a five-year deal, this versatile talent is ready for the leap.
Bontle Molefe – A highly-rated goalkeeper touted as a future Bafana Bafana mainstay.
Chiefs also gave fans a sneak peek of what's to come with the recent senior promotion of Kabelo Nkgwesa, a promising young left-back.
With the dust now settled on his first season, Nasreddine Nabi has a clear mandate. Rebuild and re-energize the squad. Taking cues from rivals Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns, who have found success with homegrown talent, Chiefs aim to strike a new balance between youth and experience.
This isn't just a phase, it's a strategic pivot toward long-term success.
The revival of the famed Naturena production line signals a new chapter for Amakhosi. With youth development finally bearing fruit. Supporters have every reason to believe that the next generation of stars is ready to carry the legacy forward.
Expect to see a refreshed, hungry, and fearless Kaizer Chiefs in the 2025/2026 PSL season. Powered by passion, pride, and a new breed of champions.
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