In admitting defeat, Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze offered no excuses for losing 3-0 to bitter rivals Orlando Pirates at FNB Stadium on Saturday. Instead, the Burundian was quick to apologise to the Amakhosi faithful, as they were brushed aside by the Buccaneers in a league encounter that enjoyed a full house, with official confirmation that 87,436 fans attended. The official attendance is disputed, with fans claiming there could have been well over 100 thousand people in the stadium due…

South African side Kaizer Chiefs has been drawn in arguably the toughest group in the CAF Confederation Cup. The draw took place at the studios of CAF Broadcast Partner, SuperSport, in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Monday. Amakhosi were drawn in Group D with two-time winners of this competition, Zamalek from Egypt, while Al Masry, also from Egypt, and Zambian club ZESCO United are also in the group. Last season’s semifinalists Stellenbosch FC will battle it out with CR Belouizdad (Algeria), AS…

Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen has been entrusted with the responsibility of guiding the team. Amakhosi co-coach Cedric Kaze announced on Wednesday evening that Petersen is their new leader, succeeding Zitha Kwinika, who’s been wearing the armband this season. “We decided as the technical staff to appoint Petersen as the club captain going forward,” said Kaze, after the goalless draw against Siwelele FC at FNB Stadium. The 30-year-old has always been regarded as one of the leaders in the Chiefs…

Kaizer Chiefs have officially announced the end of their relationship with head coach, Nasreddine Nabi. The club had issued the Tunisian mentor with a suspension letter following Chiefs’ 3-1 defeat to Sekhukhune United on 16 September. Since then, it was not clear what would happen to the coach. On Friday, Chiefs finally shed some light. “Kaizer Chiefs FC and Head Coach Nasreddine Nabi hereby confirm that, following constructive engagements, they have mutually agreed to conclude their professional relationship on an…

Footballers Asanele Velebayi and Luke Baartman are now at liberty to fulfill their dreams of playing for Kaizer Chiefs following a ruling in their favour by a South African Football Association (SAFA) arbitrator. Velebayi, 22, and Baartman, 19, were officially signed by Amakhosi two months ago on free transfers but were both barred from turning out for the Soweto giants after their former club, Cape Town Spurs, challenged their moves. The duo won their cases when they were declared free…

Soweto club Kaizer Chiefs have finally commented on the future of their head coach, Nasreddine Nabi. The two parties are on the brink of a separation, and Chiefs have confirmed they are in discussions over his future, with about 10 months remaining on their contract. “Kaizer Chiefs confirms that Head Coach Nasreddine Nabi is currently not with the team as discussions between the club and the coach remain ongoing. The matter is internal in nature and is being addressed through…

South African striker Khanyisa Mayo arrived home on Friday to conclude his move to Kaizer Chiefs. Mayo, 27, joins Kaizer Chiefs on a one-year loan deal from Algerian club CR Belouizdad. Amakhosi have an option to make it permanent at the end of this season. The Mthatha-born forward returns home after a frustrating spell in North Africa, where he featured in 41 games over a single season but was deemed surplus to requirements by Belouizdad head coach Sead Ramovic. He…

Kaizer Chiefs have made another top signing to bolster their squad. Amakhosi confirmed on Friday evening that they have brought back Khanyisa Mayo, who was deemed surplus to requirements by Algerian club, CR Belouizdad. The 27-year-old is looking forward to coming home and becoming a Glamour Boy. “Hello Amakhosi nation, this is Khanyisa Mayo,” said the striker in a video shared by the club. “I’m very excited to tell you that I’ll be coming home to be a part of…

Kaizer Chiefs have made their 10th signing in the form of midfielder Lebohang Maboe. The 30-year-old is not new to Chiefs having played for the club’s junior teams years ago. “Maboe, who was part of the club’s youth development academy during his teenage years, returns to Naturena after stints with SuperSport United, Mamelodi Sundowns, and Maritzburg United,” stated Chiefs. “Over the course of his distinguished career in the Premier Soccer League, he has collected several trophies and accolades. The attacking…

Kaizer Chiefs sporting director Kaizer Motaung Junior says the club cannot wait to see new signing Luke Baartman in action. The 19-year-old has been added to the squad on a free transfer. African Times reported earlier on Tuesday that Baartman was declared a free agent by the Premier Soccer League dispute resolution chamber (DRC), in the matter involving his former club Cape Town Spurs. Baartman claimed he should be freed since his “professional contract” with Spurs was now “invalid” because…