Kaizer Chiefs have made three significant signings in January, and it looks like they’ve all been assigned new squad numbers. With the Soweto Derby fast approaching, it’s shaping up to be an exciting time for the team!
For the 2024-2025 Betway Premiership season, here’s the updated list of squad numbers for Kaizer Chiefs:
- Brandon Petersen
- Edmilson Dove
- Mduduzi Mdantsane
- Zitha Kwinika
- Sibongiseni Mthethwa
- Njabulo Blom
- Ranga Chivaviro
- Yusuf Maart
- Ashley Du Preez
- Gaston Sirino
- Tebogo Potsane
- Nkosingiphile Ngcobo
- Pule Mmodi
- Rushwin Dortley
- Edson Castillo
- Dillan Solomons
- Happy Mashiane
- Thabo Cele (formerly worn by Christian Saile, now on loan at SuperSport)
- George Matlou
- Bongani Sam
- Thatayaone Ditlhokwe
- Spiwe Msimango
- Mfundo Vilakazi
- Fiacre Ntwari
- Karabo Molefe
- Glody Lilepo
- Wandile Duba
- Samkelo Zwane
- Reeve Frosler
- Tashreeq Morris
- Mduduzi Shabalala
- Bruce Bvuma
- Bradley Cross
- Inacio Miguel
Soweto Derby Head-to-Head
Orlando Pirates have had the upper hand in recent encounters with Kaizer Chiefs. They’ve won the last three meetings across all competitions, including the most recent 3-2 victory in the league back in March 2024, with Monnapule Saleng scoring twice. That win ended a surprising five-match winning streak for Chiefs in league Soweto Derbies. The two teams will face off again on Saturday, February 1, at Orlando Stadium, kicking off at 15:30.
Wandile Duba to Miss the Derby
Unfortunately, young star Wandile Duba will be sidelined for over a month after picking up an injury in a match against Free Agents. As a result, he will miss the upcoming Soweto Derby.
Best Chiefs XI?
A potential starting XI for Kaizer Chiefs could look like this:
- Goalkeeper: Fiacre Ntwari
- Defenders: Njabulo Blom, Inacio Miguel, Rushwin Dortley, Bradley Cross
- Midfielders: Sibongiseni Mthethwa, Thabo Cele
- Forwards: Glody Lilepo, Mduduzi Shabalala, Gaston Sirino
- Striker: Wandile Duba (when fit)
With Njabulo Blom moving to right-back, Chiefs tend to play more narrowly, but it allows them to control possession better. Young talents like Mduduzi Shabalala and Wandile Duba have become key players, so the team’s formation will likely revolve around them. Given his price tag of R9.6 million, Glody Lilepo will likely be expected to make an immediate impact, starting regularly to justify that investment.
