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Michael Madyira

Predicting Kaizer Chiefs' XI to face Stellenbosch FC in PSL opener - New signing to start in the absence of suspended Amakhosi star?

Amakhosi will be out to lay a foundation for a consistent run, something they have been struggling to do in recent seasons.

Kaizer Chiefs will be at Athlone Stadium as Stellenbosch FC's visitors in both teams' opening Premier Soccer League match of the 2025/26 season on Sunday.

Having struggled to win the PSL title since 2015, the Soweto giants are in Cape Town to post a result which would spark an inspiring run of form this term.

In the absence of coach Nasreddine Nabi, GOAL takes a look at how assistant trainer Cedric Kaze could possibly line up his men against the Cape Winelands outfit, as they miss Pule Mmodi due to suspension. 

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  • Brandon Petersen, Kaizer Chiefs, May 2025Backpage

    GOALKEEPER: Brandon Petersen

    After earning back Nabi's faith in him at the end of last season and during pre-season, Petersen is most likely to guard goal on Sunday.

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  • Thabiso Monyane, Kaizer Chiefs, July 2025Kaizer Chiefs

    RIGHT-BACK: Thabiso Monyane

    The former Orlando Pirates star appears to have already charmed Nabi and could make Reeve Frosler warm the bench. 

  • Nkanyiso Shinga, Kaizer ChiefsKaizer Chiefs

    LEFT-BACK: Nkanyiso Shinga

    Having never tasted PSL football before, Shinga is an almost obvious choice after Bradley Cross had a quiet pre-season and Paseka Mako injured.

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  • Inacio Miguel, Kaizer Chiefs, October 2024Inacio Miguel/Instagram

    CENTRE-BACK: Inacio Miguel

    The Amakhosi captain has a huge responsibility to make sure he guides Chiefs to rise and pose a strong challenge in this PSL race.

  • Aden McCarthy, Kaizer Chiefs, May 2025Backpage

    CENTRE-BACK: Aden McCathy

    Fitness issues for Rushwin Dortley and Given Msimango as well as the departure of Edmilson Dove have presented McCarthy with an opportunity to prove that he deserves to continue starting even when the injured are back. 

  • Thabo Cele, Kaizer Chiefs, March 2025.BackPagePix

    CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Thabo Cele

    Since joining the Soweto giants mid-last season, the player who hails from KwaZulu-Natal has been a regular and that shows Nabi's trust in him.

  • Sibongiseni Mthethwa, Kaizer Chiefs, November 2024Backpagepix

    CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Sibongiseni Mthethwa

    The departure of Yusuf Maart could make Mthethwa a regular start, although he faces a challenge for game time from Samkelo Zwane and new signing Siphesihle Ndlovu.

  • Mduduzi Shabalala, Kaizer Chiefs, September 2024Backpagepix

    ATTACKING MIDFIELDER: Mduduzi Shabalala

    This would be an opportunity for Shabalala to turn himself into an undoubted starter in this role for the rest of the season and beyond. 

  • Ashley du Preez, Kaizer ChiefsBackpage

    RIGHT ATTACKER: Ashley du Preez

    Although his left foot is stronger, he operates effectively on the right side of attack and his speed can trouble his former club Stellenbosch who he has developed a knack of scoring against.

  • Gaston Sirino, Kaizer ChiefsBackpage

    LEFT ATTACKER: Gaston Sirino

    The Uruguayan's experience is something Amakhosi can always count on.

  • Glody Lilepo, Kaizer Chiefs, May 2025Backpage

    CENTRE-FORWARD: Glody Lilepo

    The DR Congo international offers the most realistic chances of goals for Chiefs, judging from how he performed last season.

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