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Kaizer Chiefs Head Coach Fernando da Cruz

Kaizer Chiefs Announce New Head Coach

Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed the appointment of Fernando da Cruz as Head Coach. He has…

Former Kaizer Chiefs coach Khalil Ben Youssef
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…

Aden McCarthy
Kaizer Chiefs Pocket R7 Million for Aden McCarthy

Azerbaijan club Sabah FK have landed the signature of defender Aden McCarthy from Kaizer Chiefs.…

Kaizer Chiefs v Scottland FC in Toyota Cup
Kaizer Chiefs Buckle up for Scottland Clash

Kaizer Chiefs, in partnership with Toyota South Africa Motors, have launched the third edition of…

Kaizer Chiefs Release Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef

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 Goalkeeper Brandon Petersen

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

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

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

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,…

Kaizer Chiefs Unveil Women's Team

Kaizer Chiefs Unveil Women’s Team

Kaizer Chiefs have officially unveiled their Women’s team at an official launch in Daveyton, Gauteng. The team will participate in the Sasol League, which is the second tier of Women’s football in South Africa. “This marking an important moment for the Club and for women’s football in South Africa,” stated the club. Kaizer Chiefs Ladies will play their home games at the club’s Village in Naturena and KwaThema Stadium, which is situated in Springs, Ekurhuleni. “The establishment of the Kaizer…

Soweto Derby New Date to Avoid Clash with Music Festival

Soweto Derby New Date to Avoid Clash with Music Festival

The organisers have rescheduled the big clash between Orlando Pirates and nemesis Kaizer Chiefs next month to avoid a clash with a music festival. Pirates, who will be the home team, have announced that the Soweto Derby will now take place at FNB Stadium on Sunday, 26 April. Originally, the match had been scheduled for Saturday, 25 April. The Buccaneers confirmed the new date on their official social media platforms on Thursday afternoon. The decision to move the Derby came…

Muhsin Ertugral Defends Kaizer Chiefs!

Muhsin Ertugral Defends Kaizer Chiefs!

Former Kaizer Chiefs coach Muhsin Ertugral has penned a heartfelt note, expressing his disappointment at former coaches who have laid bare the club management’s alleged interference. Ertugral was responding to reports of Stuart Baxter, who has been quoted in the media as saying Chiefs management interfered in his work during his second spell with the club between 2021 and 2022. Baxter said, “If Kaizer Chiefs want to learn anything from the whole Baxter saga, the first time the roles were…

Former Kaizer Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp

Ernst Middendorp: What You Need to Coach Kaizer Chiefs!

Former Kaizer Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp has made an interesting observation, detailing what it takes to coach the Phefeni Glamour Boys. The German would know better since he had two spells at Naturena (2005 – 2007 and 2018 – 2020). “Anyone who wants to coach this team must understand the magnitude of the Naturena environment,” wrote Middendorp on LinkedIn, a social networking service. “The club carries an enormous history, a massive supporter base across the country, constant media attention, and…

Kaizer Motaung Junior Irked by Free Agents Claim

Kaizer Chiefs sporting director Kaizer Motaung Junior has rejected claims that the club is not competitive in the transfer space. For years, the Amakhosi management has been accused of targeting free agents, players that are available on a free transfer. “There are quite a few points (from the supporters) and one that I would need to obviously address is that of recruitment, right,” said Motaung Junior, in conversation with sports presenter, Robert Marawa. “I think one thing people have raised…

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