Kaizer Chiefs news

Ex-Chiefs target the hero as Nigeria clinch record-extending AFCON bronze after Salah & Marmoush flop

After falling to beat Morocco in the post-match penalties in the semi-final, this time around, the Super Eagles were sharp as they outclassed the Pharaohs. The West Africans clinched a record-extending AFCON bronze medal following their win over Salah-led Egypt. Now that the battle for bronze has been settled, all eyes are on the ultimate prize, which will be contested for on Sunday between Senegal and the hosts, Morocco.

Ex-Chiefs target inspires Mali to AFCON Round of 16 win over Tunisia to set date with Mane's Senegal

The Eagles endured a tough time at Mohamed V Stadium in Casablanca against the Carthage Eagles to make the last eight of the biennial competition and send their fans into raptures. The North African team were punished for failing to take their chances and coming up with tactics to stop the determined opponents who played with a man less for almost 100 minutes. Ex-Glamour Boys target saved two penalties in the shootout to see his team through.

Andre Poko, Wilfried Zaha and Christopher Operi, Gabon vs Ivory Coast

AAFCON Wrap: Former Man United winger spoils Ivory Coast's date with SA, Cameroon beat ex-Chiefs star's team

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) group stages ended on a high note with heavyweights taking the centre stage in the North African country of Morocco. In the four games that were played, 14 goals were scored, with the defending champions, The Elephants, scoring the most as they finished top in their pool.

2026 WCQ: Reprieve for Benni as Kenya run riot over Seychelles

A four-goal craze in the first-half set the Harambee Stars up for a big win at Moi International Sports Centre on Tuesday.

Nigeria suffer Osimhen setback as Rwanda make Super Eagles sweat for win ahead of Bafana duel

The Super Eagles star was injured in the first half as the former AFCON champions almost got frustrated on their own soil by hard-fighting Amavubi.

Soccer City: Kaizer Chiefs’ stadium capacity, location, facts & video tour

The stadium hosted Nelson Mandela's first speech in Johannesburg following his release from prison in 1990

Mduduzi Shabalala, Kaizer Chiefs, Novermber 2021

Chiefs' Shabalala opens up about Villarreal stint

The highly rated player is back in the country after undergoing an assessment at the Liga club

Ramoreboli: Chiefs had to get injections for Simba clash

The tactician has alleged the Tanzanian giants are known for doing dirty tricks against their opponents

Mngqithi: Why Maluleka has been unfortunate at Sundowns

The 33-year-old was handed his first start this season and went on to score the opener as the Brazilians won their continental fixture

Victor Osimhen and Odion Ighalo of Nigeria.

Akpeyi: With Ighalo & Osimhen, Nigeria will qualify for Qatar

A few of the Super Eagles' big stars are back for the crucial two-legged qualifier after missing the Africa Cup of Nations finals

Happy Mashiane, Kaizer Chiefs, November 2021

Mashiane: Chiefs star breaks silence after contract

The left-footed player described their upcoming clash with Galaxy as a final with Amakhosi desperate to end their trophy drought

Mamelodi Sundowns celebrate winning Caf Champions League

Why have Chiefs and Pirates fallen so far behind Sundowns?

Downs completed four big signings in January - Mokoena, Nasir Ahmed, Ralani and Saavedra, while Bucs and Amakhosi made none

Samir Nurkovic of Kaizer Chiefs, August 2021

Nurkovic issues fitness update

The Serbian forward last played competitive football five months ago before he underwent surgery

From violence to vuvuzelas: How the Soweto derby unified fans

Chiefs' Nurkovic sets personal target

The Serbian is trailing by two goals on the PSL top-scorers chart

Castro outlines Chiefs' game plan against Baroka

The Colombian marksman is wary of Baroka's 'do-or-die' attitude, but he feels Chiefs should score early to end hopes of a possible upset

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Komphela: It feels like an international break

The Amakhosi mentor feels the timing of the Christmas break came at a wrong time for his team, but he has plans in place to keep the team motivated

TKO semi-final draw announced

The draw for the semi-finals was conducted at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Sunday afternoon

Komphela: Are we going to get to a 60-point mark

Komphela had targeted at least two points per match on average at the start of the season, but they're already six points behind after 10 league games

Katsande targets league & cup double with Chiefs

The 31-year-old strongly believes that Chiefs will dust themselves up and claim a piece of silverware this season

PSL releases fixture list

South Africa's Premier Soccer League has released the full list of fixtures for the 2017-18 season

Two fans killed in S Africa tragedy

A rush at one of the stadium's gates and overcrowding caused by the sale of fake tickets are believed to be behind a crush that had fatal consequences

Chiefs resume pre-season training

The players underwent their medicals on Thursday and they reported for pre-season training on Saturday morning

Siphiwe Tshabalala Kaizer Chiefs 21032017

Shabba & Moleko return for Amakhosi

The 32-year-old missed Amakhosi's 1-1 draw with Golden Arrows, but he is back to boost Komphela's team ahead of this weekend's clash in Polokwane

Mpho Makola and Ramahlwe Mphahlele - Kaizer Chiefs v Orlando Pirates

Bucs & Chiefs fans to select formations

The Amakhosi and Bucs supporters based outside South Africa will now be able to vote

Frequently asked questions

Kaizer Chiefs were founded in January 1970 when Kaizer Motaung returned to South Africa from the USA where he played as a striker for the Atlanta Chiefs of the North American Soccer League (NASL).

Club founder Kaizer Motaung combined his own first name with the second name of the club (Atlanta Chiefs) he played for while in the USA.

Kaizer Motaung is the owner and chairman of the club with various other undisclosed individuals and entities holding shares in the club.

The club’s official home ground is the FNB Stadium but the club regularly plays home matches at other grounds, most notably the Moses Mabhida Stadium and New Peter Mokaba Stadium.

The club is known as Amakhosi or The Glamour Boys by fans.

52 domestic trophies and one African Cup Winners Cup (2001).

Chiefs have won a total of 12 league titles under the auspices of the PSL (4), NSL (3) and NPSL (5).

Doctor Khumalo holds this record with 497 appearances.

Marks Maponyane with 85 goals.

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