Kaizer Chiefs fans have had to temper early excitement in 2025-2026 as familiar failings start to emerge once more.
Progress in the Caf Confederations Cup was a welcome boost but Chiefs need to get back to winning ways in the league.
Next, they face AmaZulu, a side always looking to get back to winning ways under former Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane.
A familiar feeling for Kaizer Chiefs fans
After winning their first three and remaining unbeaten in their first four league matches, Chiefs have dropped five points from their last six in the league; That includes a 1-1 draw with Marumo Gallants last time out and a 3-1 defeat to Sekhukhune. Worryingly, these two matches were both at home. The club’s next encounter is a CAF Confederations Cup clash against Kabuscorp, where they have to claw back a 1-0 first-leg deficit. Ardent supporters must then wait until 19 October for the club’s next league match against Siwelele. One positive was a debut goal for Khanyisa Mayo; the 27-year-old is with Chiefs on a season-long loan.
More dropped points in upcoming league encounters would mean a familiar feeling of déjà vu for fans.
Kaizer Chiefs squad: 39 players, all jersey numbers
Chiefs jersey numbers
- 1. Brandon Petersen
- 2. Thabiso Monyane
- 3. Khanyisa Mayo
- 4. Zitha Kwinika
- 5. Sibongiseni Mthethwa
- 7. Mduduzi Shabalala
- 8. Siphesihle Ndlovu
- 9. Ashley Du Preez
- 10. Gaston Sirino
- 11. Tebogo Potsane
- 12. Nkosingiphile Ngcobo
- 13. Pule Mmodi
- 14. Rushwin Dortley
- 18. Dillan Solomons
- 21. Thabo Cele
- 22. George Matlou
- 25. Sphiwe Given Msimango
- 28. Mfundo Vilakazi
- 29. Paseka Mako
- 31. Naledi Hlongwane
- 34. Karabo Molefe
- 35. Aden McCarthy
- 39. Reeve Frosler
- 40. Tashreeq Morris
- 44. Bruce Bvuma
- 47. Wandile Duba
- 48. Bradley Cross
- 71. Fiacre Ntwari
- 74. Nkanyiso Shinga
- 77. Flavio Silva
- 84. Inacio Miguel
- 99. Makabi Lilepo
