The Amakhosi co-coach has offered a candid assessment of the club’s season, insisting the Glamour Boys were genuine title contenders for large parts of the campaign. He believes Chiefs consistently pushed the log leaders and remained firmly in the mix until a late-season dip slowed their momentum. Despite that setback, the Burundian tactician feels there is plenty to take forward, highlighting there's lessons picked and how they can be done differently going forward as the team looks to mount a stronger and more sustained challenge at the summit in the future.
The Sea Robbers winger has urged his teammates to ignore the outside noise after a frustrating afternoon at the Orlando Amstel Arena. The Buccaneers saw their Premier Soccer League title ambitions suffer a significant blow following a goalless draw against a resilient Durban City side.
Amakhosi co-coach Cedric Kaze has thrown his weight behind his number one as the race for spots in the 2026 FIFA World Cup intensifies. The shot-stopper has transformed his fortunes this season, emerging as one of the most consistent performers in the Betway Premiership after another Man of the Match display against AmaZulu.
The Glamour Boys co-coach has been left frustrated by the 'unfortunate' sending off of the Amakhosi star during the club’s victory over Usuthu on Saturday afternoon. Despite securing a vital three points at the Moses Mabhida Stadium, the Congolese winger's moment of madness has overshadowed an otherwise clinical performance.
Former Amakhosi right-back Isaac Mabotsa has raised serious concerns regarding the 32-year-old’s start to life at Naturena, suggesting the former Buccaneer has failed to live up to expectations. Despite arriving with a wealth of experience, the diminutive defender has struggled to find his rhythm under the current technical team.
The Soweto giants locked horns with Usuthu in the Premier Soccer League on Saturday in the penultimate round, searching for a win and to continue the strong finish in the 2025/26 season. Amakhosi produced another spirited performance in Durban that took the club to 54 points.
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).
How did Kaizer Chiefs get their name?
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.
Who are the owners of Kaizer Chiefs?
Kaizer Motaung is the owner and chairman of the club with various other undisclosed individuals and entities holding shares in the club.
What is Kaizer Chiefs stadium called?
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.
What are Kaizer Chiefs nicknames?
The club is known as Amakhosi or The Glamour Boys by fans.
How many trophies have Kaizer Chiefs won?
52 domestic trophies and one African Cup Winners Cup (2001).
How many times have Kaizer Chiefs won the top-flight league title?
Chiefs have won a total of 12 league titles under the auspices of the PSL (4), NSL (3) and NPSL (5).
Who has made the most appearances for Kaizer Chiefs?
Doctor Khumalo holds this record with 497 appearances.