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The South African
a day ago
- Sport
- The South African
Revealed: Three Kaizer Chiefs captains without armbands
From the day he donned Kaizer Chiefs' badge, Inacio Miguel has carried himself with a quiet authority. He's not just a figurehead, he's part of a leadership engine that pulls the entire squad forward. This confidence and aggression have proved vital in lifting morale and performance early this season, with two wins out of two over Stellenbosch FC and Polokwane City. The 29-year-old Angolan was officially named the new captain after Yusuf Maart left Amakhosi to play his football in Austria for SV Ried. Coach comments on Kaizer Chiefs' current best player Kaizer Chiefs announcing Inacio Miguel from Petro de Luanda in July 2024. Image: kcofficial/Instagram The former Petro de Luanda star has settled seamlessly into the role, but has been quick to point out that the weight of the captaincy extends far beyond himself. Leadership, he insists, is shared. According to the Kaizer Chiefs skipper, his teammates Brandan Petersen, Zitha Kwinika, and Reeve Frosler are captains without armbands. Kaizer Chiefs news: Home affairs clearance and Velebayi in the lineup 'I always heard people saying that brings a lot of pressure,' Miguel said via iDiski Times. 'I don't see it as a pressure, I see it as a responsibility, as a privilege, but as the previous one that was sitting here, Beza [Brandon Petersen] for me, it's the biggest example that you don't need to have the armband to be the captain. 'And inside of the group, the team that we are creating this season it's not only me, that has the armband that I'm the captain. We are all captains inside of the group. 'We have the example of Zitha [Kwinika], for example he didn't play much last season but for me, and I'm honest, I have to be honest with you, same for me Zitha is the captain of this team. 'Beza also is the captain of this team. Reeve Frosler also is a captain of our team. So of course, I have the armband. 'I have to give the face. I will take the responsibility, as you said, not embracing pressure, I'm just being the image of Kaizer Chiefs captain in and off the pitch with a lot of responsibility. But also a lot of pride and the joy, because it's all about that it's a privilege to be a Kaizer Chiefs captain,' concluded Miguel. 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 Herald
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Herald
Ndlovu rescues Chiefs with late winner against Polokwane
Siphesihle Ndlovu announced himself to Kaizer Chiefs supporters as he came from the bench to score a winner that gave Amakhosi a second successive victory in a Betway Premiership match played at the FNB Stadium on Wednesday night. Before Ndlovu pounced on Reeve Frosler's pass inside the area, many Chiefs fans were resigning themselves to another dull draw against a stubborn Polokwane City side which did little to show they wanted anything other than a point from this game. Ndlovu's goal in the 78th minute lit up a match that was unwatchable as Chiefs battled to start it the way they finished in their opening fixture away to Stellenbosch FC where they won 2-0 on Sunday. The win is a huge boost for Chiefs, who are now joint top of the log with Durban City, and ahead on goal difference to Marumo Gallants and Sekhukhune United, the other two teams that have won both their opening league matches. Perhaps the short turnaround time contributed to Chiefs' lethargic display, but you would have thought with two fresh players in Sibongiseni Mthethwa and Gaston Sirino coming in for Nkosingiphile Ngcobo and Naledi Hlongwane, that they would not be short of energy. While Polokwane relied on the counter in trying to get a goal, Chiefs struggled to produce a final ball once they reached the third part of the pitch. Frustrated, they started to shoot from outside the area and it was through one of those pot shots that Glody Lilepo nearly caught Polokwane keeper Brian Bwire off guard in one of the decent attempts Chiefs had in the first half. Needing a bit of creativity in the middle, Chiefs stand-in coach Khalil Ben Youssef introduced Ngcobo at the restart for striker Mduduzi Shabalala who struggled to find the openings playing alongside Wandile Duba up front. While Ngcobo did his best to boost Chiefs going forward, Sirino was not helping matters as he lost a lot of possession in the final third when he couldn't produce a shot or pass to the forwards. Sirino was eventually pulled out for Pule Mmodi, while a tired looking Thabo Cele made way for the match winner Ndlovu with more than 25 minutes left on the clock. The win gives Chiefs a huge boost ahead of two more home games against Richards Bay and Mamelodi Sundowns before they finish the month of August with an away fixture against Lamontville Golden Arrows in Durban.
IOL News
3 days ago
- Sport
- IOL News
Kaizer Chiefs aim to extend strong start against Polokwane City
Paseka Mako and Reeve Frosler of Kaizer Chiefs during training at the Kazier Chiefs Village ahead of their second league match on Wednesday. | BackpagePix Image: BackpagePix Kaizer Chiefs are riding high after a positive start to the 2025/26 season, and they'll be aiming to improve their record against Polokwane City when the two sides meet at FNB Stadium on Wednesday evening (7.30pm kick-off). Amakhosi have worked tirelessly in the off-season to bounce back from a disappointing 2024/25 campaign, which ended with a ninth-place finish — a season that never quite found momentum. The Soweto giants had a number of new signings brought in, and their first real test came this past weekend against a formidable Stellenbosch FC side. With head coach Nasreddine Nabi absent for that clash due to a family emergency back home in Tunisia, assistant coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef led the team to a convincing 2–0 win — their fourth straight victory under the Nabi's tenure in all competitions. This season presents a new challenge for Chiefs, who are not only looking to improve their domestic form but will also need to manage the demands of continental football as they compete in the CAF Confederation Cup. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ Speaking ahead of the upcoming clash against Rise and Shine, Kaze expressed confidence that the team is clear on its objectives and focused on building early-season momentum. 'We are heading into the second game of the season,' Kaze said. 'The schedule is a bit tighter than we would like. We know what we have been lacking from last season, which has been the consistency, but we are very focused and we know the importance of tomorrow's (Wednesday) game.' Amakhosi haven't had it easy against the Limpopo-based side in recent meetings. Last season, they failed to beat City in both legs — recording a draw and a loss. City were also the side that ultimately denied Chiefs a place in the top eight, holding them to a goalless draw on the final day of the season. That result left Amakhosi one point behind eighth-placed Richards Bay. Despite City losing several key players since then, Kaze remains cautious. 'It's true that we struggled last season,' Kaze continued. 'It was not even the last game of the season that prevented us from qualifying for the top eight. Even in the first leg we lost against them. 'Mentally we are a new team and we are in a good space. We know what we are going to face on Wednesday. We will face a tough and physical team, they play on the low block and they are very good on set pieces. 'We know everything that we need to expect from them and we are prepared. We understand the importance of consistently having good performances to try and stay connected to the top of the table, and I can tell you that game will be different.'
The Star
24-07-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Kaizer Chiefs squad valuation: Most valuable Amkhosi players wouldn't crack Mamelodi Sundowns top-15
File. Kaizer Chiefs' current squad valuation reveals that their top players, including Reeve Frosler, Spiwe Msimango, and Siphesihle Ndlovu, are valued at R18.59 million each, significantly lower than Mamelodi Sundowns' top-15, as the club aims to bolster its roster with more top talent. Picture: Itumeleng English/Independent Media Image: Itumeleng English/Independent Media With Kaizer Chiefs promising to sign more top players in the coming months, it's surprising to see which players in the current squad have the highest value. According to the highest value players in the squad are defenders Reeve Frosler, Spiwe Msimango and midfielder Siphesihle Ndlovu. Each player is valued at approximately R18.59 million. For comparison, that trio wouldn't crack the top-15 most valuable players in the current Mamelodi Sundowns squad. The most valuable player in the Sundowns squad is Lucas Ribeiro at R51.54 million. In fact, the total squad value of Chiefs is around R303 million. That's less than half of that of Sundowns' whose squad worth stands at a whopping R744 million. Meanwhile, the pair of forwards Ashley du Preez and defender Thabiso Monyane are tied as the fourth most valuable players in the Chiefs squad with a price tag of R17.55 million. The 21-year-old midfielder Mduduzi Shabalala is the youngest player in the top-10 most valuable players with a worth of R14.46 million. Defenders Bradley Cross and Rishwin Dortley are worth the same at R13.42 million. Centre-back Inacio Miguel and left winger Pule Mmodi complete the top-10 with values of R12.38 million each. Mmodi is also the oldest player in the Chiefs top-10 at 32.
IOL News
23-07-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Kaizer Chiefs squad valuation: Most valuable Amkhosi players wouldn't crack Mamelodi Sundowns top-15
File. Kaizer Chiefs' current squad valuation reveals that their top players, including Reeve Frosler, Spiwe Msimango, and Siphesihle Ndlovu, are valued at R18.59 million each, significantly lower than Mamelodi Sundowns' top-15, as the club aims to bolster its roster with more top talent. Picture: Itumeleng English/Independent Media With Kaizer Chiefs promising to sign more top players in the coming months, it's surprising to see which players in the current squad have the highest value. According to the highest value players in the squad are defenders Reeve Frosler, Spiwe Msimango and midfielder Siphesihle Ndlovu. Each player is valued at approximately R18.59 million. For comparison, that trio wouldn't crack the top-15 most valuable players in the current Mamelodi Sundowns squad. The most valuable player in the Sundowns squad is Lucas Ribeiro at R51.54 million. In fact, the total squad value of Chiefs is around R303 million. That's less than half of that of Sundowns' whose squad worth stands at a whopping R744 million.
