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Luke Baartman, Kaizer Chiefs, December 2025

Baartman reflects on Chiefs debut but admits, 'it wasn’t easy'

The 19-year-old forward is highly expected to help end Amakhosi’s long-standing goal-scoring troubles as the Soweto giants seek to have their attack match an improved defence. He faces tough competition for game time from experienced forwards like Glody Lilepo, Etiosa Ighodaro, Flavio da Silva and Khanyisa Mayo. But this is his opportunity to show Chiefs supporters that he can be the striker the club has always been searching for.

Dillon Solomons, Kaizer Chiefs, December 2025

Chiefs co-coach hits back at critics

Amakhosi closed out 2025 on a frustrating note after failing to win their last four games, both domestically and on the continent. That slump saw them miss a golden chance to climb to second place on the PSL table, and they now head into the AFCON break sitting fourth. That means they return in 2026 with significant pressure to revive their form and stay in the league title race.

Ethan Chislett, Kaizer Chiefs, July 2025

Predicting Chiefs' XI to face Chippa - Chislett and Shinga to make long-awaited Amakhosi debut?

After a gruelling start to the CAF Confederation Cup group stage campaign, Amakhosi return to undertake their Premier Soccer League duties. At the top of their agenda is to win both games before the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) break in order to keep their winning run in the league going. Should the Glamour Boys manage to collect maximum points from the two games ahead, they will go level with Orlando Pirates point-wise.

Kaizer Chiefs, October 2025

Four Chiefs players ruled out, but Bafana forward & ex-Sundowns star cleared to face Zamalek

Amakhosi are trying to navigate the demanding terrain of continental football while also grappling with a challenging fitness situation in their squad. It has become a real test of their squad depth and the character of players as they push through some tough assignments in that state. Their domestic rivals Mamelodi Sundowns have grown accustomed to enduring such demands every season, setting the standard Amakhosi now hope to match.

Khanyisa Mayo and Gaston Sirino, Kaizer Chiefs

Chiefs' predicted XI to face Zamalek: Will returning Mayo and Sirino start?

Amakhosi play their second Group D match on Saturday, hosting Zamalek at the Peter Mokaba Stadium, keen to bury the disappointment of last weekend’s 2-1 loss to Al Masry. Securing maximum points at home remains the Soweto giants' top priority as they look to keep their hopes of reaching the knockout stages alive. The coaches could tweak the starting lineup to try and correct the shortcomings they showed last weekend.

Inacio Miguel, Kaizer Chiefs, November 2025

Ex-Chiefs defender insists 'there's no reason to panic' and demands Miguel 'should learn' after Al Masry defeat

The Soweto giants suffered defeat in their group opener away in Egypt, and that leaves them with a task to recover when they host Zamalek in Polokwane on Sunday. They will be out to avoid dropping points again as they eye reaching the tournament's Knockout stage. Failing to beat the White Knights could leave Amakhosi under pressure going into their third match of this pool,  something that might take a psychological toll on the players. 

Lebohang Maboe, Kaizer Chiefs, October 2025

Chiefs predicted XI to face Al Masry: Maboe to start ahead of Shabalala?

hiefs are on a three-match winning run across all competitions, and keeping it going is one of their top targets as club duties resume after the international break. As the Soweto giants embark on a historical journey in the Confederation Cup, what they need most is a win in the opening group game. Although they struggled through the preliminary rounds, Amakhosi finally made it to the group stage, and the hope is now to collect as many points as possible and advance further in the competition.

Kaizer Chiefs vs Orbit College FC, November 2025

Chiefs are looking for a star in wrong places! They are going to be whipping boys, Pirates are doing nothing during these exciting times’

Amakhosi are in Egypt for their CAF Confederation Cup Group D clash against Al Masry at Suez Stadium on Sunday. The Soweto giants' sporting director Kaizer Motaung Jr acknowledges the tough challenge that awaits them in North Africa as they are chasing their first continental trophy since 2001, when they lifted the CAF Cup Winners' Cup.

Kaizer Chiefs, November 2025

'Match fixing; Vilakazi cooked Pirates player & Mthethwa is Player of the Season'

Amakhosi recorded their biggest win this season as they outclassed PSL debutants who enjoyed the services of Orlando Pirates' loanee Monnapule Saleng. The win propelled the Glamour Boys to the second position with the same points as Mamelodi Sundowns and three more than arch-rivals Bucs. The victory brought back memories of how Chiefs started the season before they started struggling amid uncertainty around Nasreddine Nabi's future.