Kaizer Chiefs star shoots himself in the foot

Kaizer Chiefs star Khanyisa Mayo hasn’t exactly set the world alight during his loan spell from Algerian side Belouizdad.

Former Kaizer Chiefs star Mkhize isn’t happy with Mayo

Former Kaizer Chiefs star Phumlani Mkhize, a man who quite literally shot himself in the foot, isn’t happy with how Khanyisa Mayo has fared with the club. The 27-year-old ex-Cape Town City star’s loan spell from Belouizdad isn’t likely to be made permanent. He has made only 12 appearances, scoring once, and that was on his debut against Marumo Galants in September 2025. It’s disappointing, given that Mayo knows the league well and has the pedigree and quality to excel at this level.

February is a pivotal month for title contenders Kaizer Chiefs

Meanwhile, before a somewhat surprising Nedbank Cup Round of 32 exit to Stellenbosch, the Glamour Boys hadn’t conceded since November 29th against Zamalek. They now sit eight points adrift of league leaders Orlando Pirates, but with two games in hand after Pirates’ defeat to Sundowns opened the door ever so slightly. There might be a genuine fight for the title this season, something we haven’t been able to say for quite some time. Chiefs have conceded only six goals in 15 league outings, the best record in the division. Pirates have conceded seven. It’s an eye-catching February schedule for Amakhosi, which could make or break their title aspirations. Below is what’s to come, including that mouthwatering Soweto Derby clash:

• Sat 28 Feb: Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates (FNB Stadium, 15:30)
• Tue 24 Feb: Chiefs vs Stellenbosch (19:30)