Kaizer Chiefs
Goalkeeping Blunder Costs Chiefs as Chiefs, Sundowns Drop Points
A costly goalkeeping error denied Kaizer Chiefs victory against Polokwane City on Saturday, while Mamelodi…
Kaizer Chiefs Back to Winning Ways as Sundowns Pull Clear at the Top
Kaizer Chiefs may have returned to winning ways, but Mamelodi Sundowns’ victory over Golden Arrows…
Pirates Dethrone Chiefs as Early-Season PSL Race Takes Shape
The Betway Premiership has wasted little time reminding South African football fans why it remains…
Fernando Da Cruz Ready for Kaizer Chiefs Challenge
Kaizer Chiefs’ new mentor, Fernando da Cruz, has arrived in South Africa and hopes to…
Kaizer Chiefs Announce First Signing
Soweto side Kaizer Chiefs have announced the arrival of Thabo Moloisane for the upcoming season. Moloisane is Amakhosi’s first signing in preparation for the 2026/27 season. Born in Meadowlands, Soweto, the defender joins the Phefeni Glamour Boys from Stellenbosch FC, where he made an impressive 115 appearances over three seasons. Primarily a centre-back, Moloisane’s quality and consistency earned him two national team call-ups during his time in the Western Cape. “Importantly, he brings valuable experience of African competition, having featured…
Kaizer Chiefs Announce New Head Coach
Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed the appointment of Fernando da Cruz as Head Coach. He has signed a two-year contract with a one-year option, effective 1 July 2026. Born in France, Da Cruz comes highly qualified with a UEFA Pro Licence, the highest coaching certification in football. He worked briefly with Chiefs during pre-season two years ago before joining the Moroccan Football Federation, where he served as Technical Director until the end of June. The 54-year-old brings a wealth of experience…
Khalil Ben Youssef: Kaizer Chiefs Can Only Finish Top Four!
Former Kaizer Chiefs coach Khalil Ben Youssef has set the cat among the pigeons with comments that will certainly not be well received by the club’s multitude of supporters. After finishing third in the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season, Chiefs fans would have hoped the team could be ready to challenge for the League title next season. Ben Youssef, however, has some bad news for all those associated with Amakhosi. He says the current squad is only good enough to challenge…
Kaizer Chiefs Pocket R7 Million for Aden McCarthy
Azerbaijan club Sabah FK have landed the signature of defender Aden McCarthy from Kaizer Chiefs. African Times has learnt that the Asians paid R7 Million for McCarthy, who played over thirty matches for Amakhosi’s senior team since his promotion from their youth ranks. Chiefs will also benefit from his future transfer after inserting a sell-on clause in the agreement, believed to be 10%. The 22-year-old McCarthy enjoyed an impressive breakthrough season with the Phefeni Glamour Boys, making 33 appearances across…
Kaizer Chiefs Buckle up for Scottland Clash
Kaizer Chiefs, in partnership with Toyota South Africa Motors, have launched the third edition of the Toyota Cup at the Kaizer Chiefs Village in Naturena on Tuesday afternoon. This year, Amakhosi’s opponents are the current reigning champions of Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League, Scottland FC. Scottland FC will boast prolific former Chiefs striker, Knowledge Musona and Khama Billiat, among their ranks. “Their participation underscores the Toyota Cup’s commitment to showcasing top African talent and strengthening regional and continental football ties,” said…
Kaizer Chiefs Release Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef
Soweto club Kaizer Chiefs has made big changes to their technical team following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season. Amakhosi have announced they will not be renewing the contracts of co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef, who guided them to a third place finish in the Betway Premiership. “With the season concluded, Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed the departure of coaches Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze following the end of their two-year contracts with the Club,” stated the club.…
Kaizer Chiefs Coach Backs Brandon Petersen for World Cup Spot
Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze says the club’s goalkeeper, Brandon Petersen, deserves to go to the FIFA World Cup. South Africa will be participating in the global showpiece and will face co-host Mexico in the opening match of the tournament on 11 June. Bafana Bafana mentor Hugo Broos will announce the squad on 27 May, and Kaze believes Petersen has done enough to get the nod. “I just wish to see Brendon Petersen going to the World Cup because he…
Kaizer Chiefs Complete South African Line Up
Soweto club Kaizer Chiefs has qualified for the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup following the weekend domestic matches. Amakhosi beat Sekhukhune United 2-0 in Polokwane, Limpopo, to guarantee a third spot this season, securing their place in the Confederation Cup. “I think a lot of times we said that the minimum that we can do this season is to be in the top three so that we can play again in the CAF,” said Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef. “I think…
Tshwane University Confers Honorary Doctorate on Kaizer Chiefs Legend
The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has conferred an honorary doctorate on one of the best footballers in the history of South African football, Theophilus Doctor Khumalo. Khumalo, who starred for Kaizer Chiefs from the late 80s into the 2000s, has been honoured “for his exceptional talent and profound contribution to South African and international football,” said TUT. Khumalo was awarded the Doctor of Philosophy in Science: Kinesiology and Coaching Science (Honoris Causa). The Doctor of Philosophy in Science: Kinesiology…
Kaizer Chiefs Coach Points Out Key Factor
Soweto club Kaizer Chiefs has fared better in recent times, turning around their game to great effect and started winning games on a regular basis. Amakhosi have won five consecutive league games for the first time since December 2019 (a run of eight under Ernst Middendorp). Chiefs are now third on the Premier Soccer League (PSL) standings with 45 points, with an outside chance to win the League. The log leaders, Mamelodi Sundowns, have 56 points with seven games remaining,…