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Lebohang Maboe, Kaizer Chiefs, November 2025

Ben Youssef explains Maboe absence

Amakhosi's co-coach has provided clarity on the surprise omission of several key stars during his side's crucial victory over Babina Noko. The Soweto giants secured their return to continental football with a hard-fought win, despite being deprived of several attacking options.

Vela Khumalo of South Africa

Khumalo reveals Chiefs first team coach job vision - 'Give those boys a chance to play'

The Amakhosi reserve team coach has mapped out a bold philosophical reset he would unleash if entrusted with the first-team hot seat at Naturena. The youth tactician is pushing for a return to roots built on courage, intensity, and a stronger pipeline of academy graduates breaking into the senior side, arguing that homegrown talent must once again take centre stage in the club’s long-term vision.

Thabiso Monyane and Tashreeq Matthews, Mamelodi Sundowns vs Kaizer Chiefs May 2026

Sundowns 1-1 Chiefs: It's slipping away, Masandawana! Badi is to blame for horrible physicality in the game

Once again, the side from Naturena had a decisive say in the Premier Soccer League title race, standing firm to deny Masandawana the chance to pull clear at the summit in a dramatic showdown, as both teams settled for a hard-fought share of the spoils under the lights, leaving the Brazilians three points ahead of the Buccaneers, who have a game in hand and a better goal difference, and setting the race up to go right down to the wire.

Khalil Ben Youssef, Kaizer Chiefs, January 2026

'Good headache' as Chiefs prepare for ultimate clash vs Pirates

The coaches of respective sides are scratching their heads over who they should select for the high-stakes encounter on Sunday. Given that Bucs need a win to remain in the tight league title race, Amakhosi also need points as they chase a top-three slot. This means the coaches will select their strongest line-ups, but the Chiefs' tactician has acknowledged a headache in one particular department.

Cedric Kaze, Kaizer Chiefs, April 2026

It failed! Kaze admits Chiefs' strategy against Polokwane did not work

After a relatively long winning run, Amakhosi were frustrated by Rise and Shine as they shared points at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium. Although their winning streak came to an end, the Glamour Boys' dream of finishing in the top three remains intact. After the stalemate, the technical bench and the players must get to the drawing board and come up with a strategy that will help them return to winning ways.

Thabiso Monyane, Kaizer Chiefs, Samuel Darpoh, Magesi FC, April 2026

Magesi 1-4 Chiefs: 'Amakhosi can still win the league! Show us Mbuthuma & Makgopa stats'

The Soweto giants have kept their unbeaten run going after beating Dikwena tsa Meetse in a Wednesday night league encounter, rediscovering the spark that once made them serious Premier Soccer League title contenders at the beginning of the season. And while there’s only a little left to play for, the Naturena-based outfit looks determined to go all the way in securing a return to continental competition next season. Meanwhile, things are even harder for Magesi, who remain stuck in 16th position on the table.

Kaizer Chiefs, TS Galaxy, April 2025

Chiefs 2-0 Galaxy: 'Amakhosi might remove Pirates from No. 2; Glamour Boys are only playing for fun!'

The Glamour Boys kept their winning run rolling as they hosted the Rockets in their Premier Soccer League showdown, pushing to finish the 2025/26 season strongly. With CAF Confederation Cup ambitions in sight, the door has now swung open for an even better finish, as Wandile Dube and co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef hinted, and this hot streak could prove key in turning what once seemed unlikely into reality.

Lebohang Lesako, Orbit College, Nkosingiphile Ngcobo, Kaizer Chiefs, March 2026

Orbit College 1-3 Chiefs: 'I see a draw against Sundowns! Amakhosi are boring'

Amakhosi went into Monday afternoon’s clash at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium aiming to replicate their memorable 4-1 victory over the Rustenburg side, seeking to strengthen their push for one final mission, finishing third on the Premier Soccer League table and securing a coveted CAF Confederation Cup qualification spot. On the other end, Orbit continues to fight for survival in the top flight, still anchored to 15th position and battling to climb out of the relegation zone.