This current 2023–24 season of the DStv Premiership is Kaizer Chiefs' 28th consecutive season in the PSL League.[1]
Season summary
Kaizer Chiefs has reunited with Kappa once again, forming a partnership back in November 2022 after the Sponsorship deal between Kaizer Chiefs and Nike came to an end. The partnership between Kappa and Kaizer Chiefs will last for the next 5 years.[2]
Kaizer Chiefs will be completing in 4 competitions in total.
Kaizer Chiefs have signed more than 5 players for the season.
There has been a change in the management department; Molefi Ntseki being appointed as the new head coach.[3] The previous head coach Arthur Zwane is appointed as the first assistant coach joining the second assistant coach Dillon Sheppard in Assist Coach position.
Squad
Season squad
Jersey No. | Name | Nationality | Position(s) | Date of birth (Age) |
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GOALKEEPERS | ||||
1 | Brandon Peterson | ![]() |
GK | 22 September 1994 |
32 | Itumeleng Khune | 20 June 1987 | ||
34 | Bontle Molefe | 1 June 2003 | ||
44 | Bruce Bvuma | 15 May 1995 | ||
DEFENDERS | ||||
2 | Edmilson Dove | ![]() |
LB | 18 July 1994 |
4 | Zitha Kwinika | ![]() |
CB | 4 January 1994 |
18 | Dillion Solomons | RB | 13 May 1996 | |
21 | Sifiso Hlanti | LB | 1 May 1990 | |
24 | Thatayaone Ditlhokwe | CB/LB | 21 September 1998 | |
25 | Given Msimango | CB | 4 May 1997 | |
27 | Njabulo Ngcobo | CB | 27 May 1994 | |
39 | Reeve Frosler | RB | 11 January 1998 | |
47 | Aiden McCarthy | LB | 17 December 2003 | |
MIDFIELDERS | ||||
3 | Mduduzi Mdantsane | ![]() |
CM/AM | 13 December 1994 |
5 | Sibongiseni Mthethwa | DM | 20 September 1994 | |
6 | Siyethemba Sithebe | CM/AM | 6 January 1993 | |
8 | Yusuf Maart | CM | 17 July 1995 | |
10 | Keagan Dolly | AM/WF | 22 January 1993 | |
11 | Tebogo Potsane | AM/CM | 3 September 1993 | |
12 | Nkosingiphile Ngcobo | CM | 16 November 1999 | |
17 | Edson Castillo | ![]() |
DM/CM/AM | 18 May 1994 |
19 | Happy Mashiane | ![]() |
LM | 1 January 1998 |
22 | George Matlou | AM | 12 July 1998 | |
33 | Sabelo Radebe | AM/WF | 3 February 2003 | |
37 | Samkelo Zwane | CM | 4 January 2002 | |
42 | Mduduzi Shabalala | AM | 20 January 2004 | |
47 | Lebohang Lesako | CM | 3 July 1999 | |
— | Darrel Matseke | DM/CM | 4 January 1999 | |
— | Vicky Mkhawana | AM | 10 January 2006 | |
FORWARDS | ||||
7 | Ranga Chivaviro | ![]() |
CF | 21 November 1992 |
9 | Ashley Du Preez | CF/WF | 16 July 1997 | |
— | Khama Billiat | ![]() |
WF | 19 August 1990 |
13 | Pule Mmodi | ![]() |
LW/RW | 23 February 1993 |
14 | Jasond González | ![]() |
CF | 12 June 1999 |
36 | Wandile Duba | ![]() |
CF | 27 June 2004 |
21 | Christian Saile | ![]() |
CF/WF | 30 November 1999 |
46 | Keletso Sifama | ![]() |
WF | 1 January 2003 |
Pre-season and Friendly Games
Kaizer Chiefs are holding the team Pre-season camp in Mpumalanga.The Team will travel back to Johannesburg on 15 July 2023. They will travel to Tanzania to face off against Young Africans S.C. in a friendly match and will travel to Botswana for their second friendly match against Township Rollers F.C.
22 July 2023 | ![]() | 1–0 | ![]() | Dar es Salaam,Tanzania |
19:00 EAT(UTC+03:00) 18:00SAST(UTC+02:00) | Musonda ![]() |
Report | Stadium: National Stadium |
29 July 2023 | ![]() | 1–0 | ![]() | Gaborone,Botswana |
15:30 SAST (UTC+02:00) | Rakhale ![]() |
Report | Stadium: Botswana National Stadium |
DStv Premiership
6 August 2023 Matchday 1 | Kaizer Chiefs | 0–0 | Chippa United | Durban |
15:00 SAST | Report | Stadium: Moses Mabhida Stadium |
9 August 2023 Matchday 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 2–1 | Kaizer Chiefs | Pretoria |
15:00 SAST | Ribeiro ![]() Maema ![]() |
Report | Du Preez ![]() |
Stadium: Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium |
20 August 2023 Matchday 3 | TS Galaxy | 1–0 | Kaizer Chiefs | Mbombela |
15:00 SAST | Peterson (o.g.) | Report | Stadium: Mbombela Stadium |
26 August 2023 Matchday 4 | Kaizer Chiefs | 3–0 | AmaZulu | Soweto |
20:00 SAST | Mmodi ![]() Castillo ![]() |
Report | Stadium: FNB Stadium |
30 August 2023 Matchday 5 | Stellenbosch | 0–2 | Kaizer Chiefs | Stellenbosch |
19:30 SAST | Adams![]() Titus ![]() ![]() Rayners ![]() |
Report | Mmodi ![]() Saile ![]() Mmodi ![]() Shabalala ![]() |
Stadium: Danie Craven Stadium |
16 September 2023 Matchday 6 | Kaizer Chiefs | 0–0 | Royal AM | Soweto |
20:00 SAST | Report | Sithole![]() Ngcobo ![]() |
Stadium: FNB Stadium |
20 September 2023 Matchday 7 | Supersport United | 1–0 | Kaizer Chiefs | Polokwane |
19:30 SAST | Dzvukamanja ![]() |
Report | Stadium: Peter Mokaba Stadium |
30 September 2023 Matchday 8 | Kaizer Chiefs | 2–1 | Sekhukhune United | Soweto |
20:00 SAST | Castillo![]() Dove ![]() Maart ![]() |
Report | Mokwana![]() Cardoso ![]() |
Stadium: FNB Stadium |
3 October 2023 Matchday 9 | Kaizer Chiefs | 0–1 | Cape Town City | Soweto |
19:30 SAST | Mayo![]() |
Stadium: FNB Stadium |
28 October 2023 Matchday 10 | Golden Arrows | 2–1 | Kaizer Chiefs | Mpumalanga |
20:00 SAST | Mutizwa ![]() |
Report | Hlanti ![]() |
Stadium: Mpumalanga Stadium |
8 November 2023 Matchday 11 | Kaizer Chiefs | 3–2 | Cape Town Spurs | Soweto |
19:30 SAST | Castillo ![]() Chivaviro ![]() Saile ![]() |
Report | Phewa ![]() Baartman ![]() |
Stadium: FNB Stadium |
11 November 2023 Matchday 12 | Kaizer Chiefs | 0–1 | Orlando Pirates | Soweto |
15:30 SAST | Makgopa ![]() |
Stadium: FNB Stadium |
26 November 2023 Matchday 13 | Moroka Swallows | 0–1 | Kaizer Chiefs | Bloemfontein |
15:30 SAST | Saile ![]() |
Stadium: Seisa Ramabodu Stadium |
9 December 2023 Matchday 14 | Polokwane City | 0–1 | Kaizer Chiefs | Polokwane |
15:30 SAST | Mmodi ![]() |
Stadium: Old Peter Mokaba Stadium |
23 December 2023 Matchday 15 | Kaizer Chiefs | 1–0 | Richards Bay | Soweto |
15:30 SAST | Ngcobo ![]() |
Stadium: FNB Stadium |
30 December 2023 Matchday 16 | Sekhukhune United | 1–1 | Kaizer Chiefs | Polokwane |
20:00 SAST | Mokwana ![]() |
Chivaviro ![]() |
Stadium: Peter Mokaba Stadium |
7 May 2024 Matchday 17 | Kaizer Chiefs | 2–2 | TS Galaxy | Soweto |
18:30 SAST | Chivaviro ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Mahlangu
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Stadium: FNB Stadium |
18 February 2024 Matchday 18 | Royal AM | 0–0 | Kaizer Chiefs | Durban |
15:30 SAST | Stadium: Chatsworth Stadium |
2 March 2024 Matchday 19 | Kaizer Chiefs | 0–0 | Moroka Swallows | Soweto |
17:30 SAST | Stadium: FNB Stadium |
5 March 2024 Matchday 20 | Kaizer Chiefs | 1–0 | Golden Arrows | Soweto |
19:30 SAST | Duba ![]() |
Stadium: FNB Stadium |
9 March 2024 Matchday 21 | Orlando Pirates | 3–2 | Kaizer Chiefs | Soweto |
15:30 SAST | Saleng ![]() Lebitso ![]() |
Du Preez ![]() |
Stadium: Orlando Stadium |
30 March 2024 Matchday 22 | Cape Town City | 0–0 | Kaizer Chiefs | Cape Town |
15:30 SAST | Stadium: Cape Town Stadium |
2 April 2024 Matchday 23 | Kaizer Chiefs | 0–1 | Stellenbosch | Soweto |
19:30 SAST | Titus ![]() |
Stadium: FNB Stadium |
6 April 2024 Matchday 24 | Chippa United | 2–0 | Kaizer Chiefs | Gqeberha |
15:00 SAST | Eva Nga ![]() Kwayiba ![]() |
Stadium: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium |
20 April 2024 Matchday 25 | Richards Bay | 1–0 | Kaizer Chiefs | Richards Bay |
15:00 SAST | Mcineka ![]() |
Stadium: Richards Bay Stadium |
27 April 2024 Matchday 26 | Kaizer Chiefs | 2–1 | Supersport United | Soweto |
17:00 SAST | Saile ![]() Shabalala ![]() |
Dzvukamanja ![]() |
Stadium: FNB Stadium |
30 April 2024 Matchday 27 | Kaizer Chiefs | 1–5 | Mamelodi Sundowns | Soweto |
19:30 | Msimango ![]() Shabalala ![]() |
Matthews ![]() Esquivel ![]() Ribeiro ![]() Lorch ![]() |
Stadium: FNB Stadium |
11 May 2024 Matchday 28 | AmaZulu | 1–1 | Kaizer Chiefs | Durban |
17:00 SAST | Letsoalo ![]() |
Du Preez ![]() |
Stadium: Moses Mabhida Stadium |
18 May 2024 Matchday 29 | Kaizer Chiefs | 0–0 | Polokwane City | Soweto |
15:00 SAST | Stadium: FNB Stadium |
24 May 2024 Matchday 30 | Cape Town Spurs | 2–0 | Kaizer Chiefs | Cape Town |
15:00 SAST | Cupido ![]() Morton ![]() |
Stadium: Athlone Stadium |
MTN 8
Kaizer Chiefs will play their first MTN 8 match against Cape Town City F.C. The fixture was automatically confirmed at the end of the 2022–23 South African Premier Division as Cape Town City finished on 4th position and Kaizer Chiefs finishing in the 5th position of the Log. [4]
13 August 2023 | Cape Town City | 1–2 | Kaizer Chiefs | Cape Town |
15:00 SAST | van Heerden ![]() Rhodes ![]() |
Report | Du Preez ![]() ![]() |
Stadium: Athlone Stadium |
2 September 2023 | Kaizer Chiefs | 1–1 (1–1 agg.) | Mamelodi Sundowns | Soweto |
15:00 SAST | Castillo![]() ![]() ![]() |
Report | Mvala![]() Modiba ![]() ![]() |
Stadium: FNB Stadium |
23 September 2023 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 2–1 | Kaizer Chiefs | Pretoria |
15:00 SAST | Shalulile![]() ![]() ![]() |
Report | Du Preez![]() ![]() |
Stadium: Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium |
Carling Knockout Cup
Nedbank Cup
25 February 2024 Nedbank Cup Round of 32 | Kaizer Chiefs | 0–0 (a.e.t.) (4–5 p) | Milford | Johannesburg |
16:00 SAST | Chivaviro ![]() |
Report | Mthabela ![]() ![]() |
Stadium: FNB Stadium |
Penalties | ||||
Maart ![]() Solomons ![]() |
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Statistics
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8 | Polokwane City | 30 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 21 | 27 | −6 | 39 |
9 | Golden Arrows | 30 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 32 | 43 | −11 | 38 |
10 | Kaizer Chiefs | 30 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 25 | 30 | −5 | 36 |
11 | AmaZulu | 30 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 24 | 30 | −6 | 36 |
12 | Chippa United | 30 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 29 | 30 | −1 | 34 |
Transfers
Transfer-In
Date | Position | Nat | Name | From | Fee | Ref |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 July 2023 | DF | ![]() |
Thatayaone Ditlhokwe | SuperSport United | Free | [5][6] |
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Given Msimango | TS Galaxy | ZAR 4'000'000 | |||
MF | Mduduzi Mdantsane | Cape Town City | ZAR 3'500'000 | [6] | ||
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Edson Castillo | Caracas F.C. | undisclosed | [7] | ||
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Vicky Mkhawana | Kaizer Chiefs (Promoted) | — | [8] | ||
8 July 2023 | Tebogo Potsane | Royal AM | undisclosed | [9] | ||
20 September 2023 | Sibongiseni Mthethwa | Stellenbosch | ZAR 6'000'000 | [10] | ||
1 July 2023 | FW | Ranga Chivaviro | Marumo Gallants | undisclosed | [11] | |
Pule Mmodi | Golden Arrows | [12] | ||||
Loan In | ||||||
7 August 2023 | FW | ![]() |
Jasond González | Real Santa Cruz | Undisclosed | [13] |
Transfer-Out/Released
Date | Position | Nat | Name | To | Fee | ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
May 2023 | CB | ![]() |
Eric Mathoho | Released | — | [14] |
June 2023 | CB | Siyabonga Ngezana | FCSB | ZAR12'000'000 | [15] | |
MF | Phathutshedzo Nange | Released | — | [16] | ||
Cole Alexander | [17] | |||||
13 July 2023 | CB | Austin Dube | [18] | |||
1 August 2023 | FW | Kgaogelo Sekgota | [19] | |||
16 August 2023 | ![]() |
Bonfils-Caleb Bimenyimana | [20] | |||
18 September
2023 |
MF | ![]() |
Kamohelo Mahlatsi | [21] |
References
- ^ "Premier Soccer League – www.psl.co.za – official website". psl.co.za. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
- ^ Luthuli, Lusanda. "First Look: Chiefs Reveal Kappa Merch!". Soccer Laduma. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
- ^ Times, iDiski (28 June 2023). "Official: Chiefs Announce New Head Coach". iDiski Times. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
- ^ Reporter, S. L. "2023/24 MTN8 Fixture List Confirmed". Soccer Laduma. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
- ^ "New-look Kaizer Chiefs defence: How Soweto giants could line up with new signings in 2023–24 season | Goal.com South Africa". www.goal.com. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
- ^ a b Dube, Mthokozisi (25 March 2023). "Kaizer Chiefs complete third signing". FARPost. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
- ^ Gwegwe, Siseko (13 June 2023). "Breaking: Chiefs agree terms to sign Edson Castillo". The South African. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
- ^ newsherald (27 May 2023). "Vicky signs with the Kaizer Chiefs". Letaba Herald. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
- ^ Writer, S. L. "BREAKING: Chiefs Confirm Seventh Signing". Soccer Laduma. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
- ^ Kohler, Lorenz (20 September 2023). "Chiefs Set To Beat Pirates To Mthethwa Deal". iDiski Times. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ Gwegwe, Siseko (23 June 2023). "Chiefs: New striker spotted at Naturena". The South African. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
- ^ Makonco, Sinethemba (27 June 2023). "Mmodi Has Signed With Chiefs – Source". iDiski Times. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
- ^ Kohler, Lorenz (7 August 2023). "Chiefs Land New South American Striker". iDiski Times. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
- ^ "Kaizer Chiefs confirm Eric Mathoho exit: Tower gives emotional speech as he leaves Naturena | Goal.com South Africa". www.goal.com. 25 May 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
- ^ "Siyabonga Ngezana: Kaizer Chiefs confirm defefender joins Romanian outfit Fotbal Club FCSB | Goal.com South Africa". www.goal.com. 15 June 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
- ^ "Former Kaizer Chiefs duo are now reunited at PSL rivals SuperSport United after Phathutshedzo Nange finds a new home | Goal.com South Africa". www.goal.com. 28 June 2023. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- ^ Kohler, Lorenz (29 June 2023). "Chiefs Part Ways With Another Player". iDiski Times. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
- ^ "Austin Dube: Richards Bay unveil former Kaizer Chiefs defender | Goal.com South Africa". www.goal.com. 14 July 2023. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- ^ Kohler, Lorenz (1 August 2023). "Sekgota Lands New Club After Chiefs Exit". iDiski Times. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- ^ "Chiefs part ways with Burundian international Bimenyimana". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
- ^ Raophala, Mauwane (18 September 2023). "Kaizer Jr reveals the reason behind Mahlatsi's contract termination". FARPost. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
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