Kaizer Chiefs are buzzing after their first trophy in a decade. Are they about to add some marquee names to their roster?
Best Kaizer Chiefs XI with two big additions
Bvuma; Solomons, Msimango, Miguel, Dortley; Sithole, Cele; Duba, Shabalala, Lilepo; Mayele.
Sithole in the bag for Chiefs?
‘The chase for Fiston Mayele heats up
Duba will become a key player in the first XI
Wandile Duba’s season was hit by injuries, but he still managed to churn out impressive performances, matched by a good output of goals and assists. With a full pre-season under his belt, Duba could be one of Chiefs’ most important weapons in 2025-2026. What’s his best position?
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Dortley’s return will be huge for Kaizer Chiefs
The first half of the campaign was one to forget for Chiefs. Rushwin Dortley, however, was one of the true bright sparks of a season threatening to peter out into nothing. The 22-year-old central defender from Cape Town immediately looked assured and at home in big matches for Chiefs, and indeed South Africa. Losing Dortley in March was a massive blow as the youngster needed surgery. We could see him back in action near the start of the 2025-2026 campaign. That would feel like a new signing for the fans. Dortley quickly became a key pillar in the defence, making 21 appearances across all competitions before being struck down. The technical team will need to be cautious when they reintroduce him to the fold after such a lengthy layoff, but it’s undoubtedly a huge plus to see him on the comeback trail.
Nabi lays down the gauntlet
“I wouldn’t be honest if say that I’m gonna stay if the club doesn’t allow me to get all the tools to succeed next season because they have promised, and myself, I have promised the fans that I want to build a successful team that will compete in every competition to win trophies,” Nabi told SuperSport.
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