Kaizer Chiefs have strengthened virtually all departments of their squad, and the early signs this season are looking good.
In comes a host of new attackers and creative midfielders.
Thabiso Monyane and Paseka Mako bring considerable experience to their defensive unit.
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New Kaizer Chiefs signings
- Ethan Chislett (Attacking midfielder, Port Vale)
- Nkanyiso Shinga (left-back, FC Alverca)
- Flavio Silva (Striker, Persebaya Surabaya)
- Thabiso Monyane (Right-back, Orlando Pirates)
- Paseka Mako (Left-back, Orlando Pirates)
- Siphesihle Ndlovu (Box-to-box midfielder, SuperSport United)
- Asanele Velebayi (Winger, Cape Town Spurs)
- Etiosa Ighodaro (Striker, Mamelodi Sundowns)
- Luke Baartman (Wide attacker/attacking midfielder, Cape Town Spurs).
What’s next for Chiefs?
Chiefs host Sundowns on Wednesday, 27 August at FNB Stadium with kickoff at 19:30. The Glamour Boys have started the campaign perfectly with three wins from three league outings against Stellenbosch, Polokwane and Richards Bay, teeing them up nicely for a clash with Sundowns. Here’s how their XI could look with Etiosa Ighodaro potentially leading the line:
Chiefs’ best XI with new signings

A good window for Chiefs?
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