Decisions on 15 players and three captains

Head coach Nasreddine Nabi’s second winter transfer window in charge of Kaizer Chiefs has been anything but quiet.

After extended years of pain and underachievement, Amakhosi have opted for an assertive squad overhaul that blends proven experience with youthful promise.

Some of the standout arrivals include Asanele Velebayi from Cape Town Spurs and Siphesihle Ndlovu from SuperSport United.

KAIZER CHIEFS PLAYERS IN AND PLAYERS OUT

The changes at Kaizer Chiefs are not just about numbers; they speak to a strategy aimed at reshaping the team’s playing identity from the backline to the forward line.

Kaizer Chiefs' new signings Flavio Silva, Ethan Chislett and Nkanyisa Shinga — *Kaizer Chiefs’ new signings Flavio Silva, Ethan Chislett and Nkanyisa Shinga. Image: kcofficial/X*

Bongani Sam’s departure at the beginning of the month brought the tally of exits to eight. On the incoming side, the signing of Asanele Velebayi added further attacking depth and lifted the list of new recruits to seven in just two months…Full story and lists here.

THREE CAPTAINS AT AMAKHOSI

From the day he donned Kaizer Chiefs’ badge, Inacio Miguel has carried himself with a quiet authority. He’s not just a figurehead, he’s part of a leadership engine that pulls the entire squad forward.

This confidence and aggression have proved vital in lifting morale and performance early this season, with two wins out of two over Stellenbosch FC and Polokwane City.

The 29-year-old Angolan was officially named the new captain after Yusuf Maart left Amakhosi to play his football in Austria for SV Ried.

The former Petro de Luanda star has settled seamlessly into the role, but has been quick to point out that the weight of the captaincy extends far beyond himself. Leadership, he insists, is shared.

According to the Kaizer Chiefs skipper, his teammates Brandan Petersen, Zitha Kwinika, and Reeve Frosler are captains without armbands… Full story here.