Huge boost for Kaizer Chiefs! Three new signings cleared to face Mamelodi Sundowns as Nasreddine Nabi's return to South Africa confirmed

Prior to the 2025/26 Premier Soccer League campaign, Kaizer Chiefs signed  Ethan Chislett (Port Vale), Nkanyiso Shinga (FC Alverca), Flavio Silva (Persebaya Surabaya), Thabiso Monyane (Orlando Pirates), Paseka Mako (Orlando Pirates) and Siphesihle Ndlovu (SuperSport United).

 In the last couple of days, they have added Asanele Velebayi (Cape Town Spurs), Etiosa Ighodaro (Mamelodi Sundowns), and  Luke Baartman (Cape Town Spurs), bringing the total to nine.

Of the initially signed six players, just Monyane, Mako, and Ndlovu have played in the Premier Soccer League.

The Glamour Boys have won the three matches played, which puts them second on the table with maximum points but a slightly inferior goal difference to Sekhukhune. 

There have been questions about the whereabouts of Nyinga, Chislett, and Silva, who heavily featured in pre-season.

Coach Khalil Ben Youssef has since explained why, and when the trio will be in action for the Soweto giants. 

“Shinga is ready; he received his card to play, but he still has some work to do with our fitness coach, Majdi [Safi],” he told the media.
“Silva received his card [on Monday but] it was late for us. We had already decided on the plan of the game.

“Ethan was sick last week, so he didn’t [attend] any training sessions. Hence, he is not with us, but he is eligible to play," he added.

The Amakhosi assistant tactician has further revealed that head coach Nasreddine Nabi is set to return this week to prepare the team against the defending champions.

The Sundowns outing will definitely be a massive test for the Glamour Boys in their bid to prove they are ready to challenge for the top positions.

The game will give the new signings an opportunity to prove their quality and worth for the Soweto giants.