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The South African
15 hours ago
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs new era - Full list: NINE new players
Kaizer Chiefs have been spotted with a total of eight new players in their training squad. Kaizer Chiefs are set to jet off to Netherlands for their pre-season tour. Interestingly, NINE new faces have been spotted in training with Amakhosi. Etiosa Ighodaro Paseka Mako Thabiso Monyane Asanele Velebayi Nkosana Mbuthu Thulani Mabaso Manqoba Ozoemena Naledi Hlongwane Kabelo Nkgwesa Outbound Mamelodi Sundowns striker, Ighodaro is now training with Chiefs. Meanwhile, two departered Orlando Pirates players – Mako and Monyane are now training with Amakhosi. Additionally, transfer target, Velebayi has is the other transfer target spotted with Chiefs. However, these aren't the players head coach Nasreddine Nabi wants. Here's all the players Nabi wants to sign to Chiefs. Chiefs have reportedly promoted FIVE players from their DDC side into the senior team. So, Nkosana Mbuthu, Thulani Mabaso, Manqoba Ozoemena, Naledi Hlongwane and Kabelo Nkgwesa have all been promoted. 'For now all these five players have joined the first team and their visas for Holland will be applied for as they will apparently travel with the team because their promotion is believed to have been finalised and their contracts are also believed to have been already sorted. So, yeah, that's what I can tell you about these five youngsters,' the insider told SoccerLaduma. Therefore, they follow in the footsteps of the likes of Wandile Duba, Mduduzi Shabalala, Mfundo Vilakazi, Aden McCarthy and Samkelo Zwane. Furthermore, Karabo Molefe is another recently promoted star waiting to get his chance in goal for Chiefs. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
01-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
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. Stay tuned with The South African as Kaizer Chiefs are ready to unleash the champions next season. Will Chiefs be bold enough to play these talented youngsters? Let us know by leaving a comment below or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
27-04-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs have won a trophy!
Kaizer Chiefs reserves are the 2024/25 DStv Diski Challenge (DDC) champions after their emphatic 3-0 win over Magesi at the Dobsonville stadium earned them an unassailable position at the top of the table, with one round of the league remaining. Imaad Hendricks's 36th minute opener gave Amakhosi a 1-0 half-time lead, and further strikes from Nkosana Mbuthu in the 75th minute and Thulani Mabaso, nine minutes later, ensured the win that seals the title. At the end of last weekend's matches, Kaizer Chiefs, on 62 points, held a one-point lead over Stellenbosch and had a game in hand over their only challengers in the race. However, on Friday, 25 April the PSL Disciplinary Committee ruled that Chippa United had failed to honour their fixture against Kaizer Chiefs on 1 February, and awarded Amakhosi a 3-0 win. That decision elevated Kaizer Chiefs to 64 points, extending their lead over Stellenbosch to four points going into the penultimate round on Saturday. Amakhosi's victory together with Stellenbosch's 3-0 loss to Marumo Gallants, leaves an even wider gap of six points between the two, with only three points left to play for in next weekend's final round of fixtures. The newly-crowned champions conclude the campaign with an away fixture against AmaZulu next Saturday, 3 May. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
