Five Kaizer Chiefs matches this month

Kaizer Chiefs will face a whirlwind August. The Betway Premiership brings five matches in 20 days, a real test of squad depth.

Just three days late after the Stellenbosch opener, it will be Polokwane City at the FNB Stadium. Then it’s back-to-back action at home again, taking on Richards Bay on 19 August.

The month heats up further with a showdown against the champions, Mamelodi Sundowns, on 27 August at Loftus Versfeld, a real title test. Finally, Kaizer Chiefs wrap up August with another away trip to Golden Arrows on 30 August.

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10 August (Sun): Stellenbosch vs Kaizer Chiefs (Away)
13 August (Wed): Kaizer Chiefs vs Polokwane City (Home)
19 August (Tue): Kaizer Chiefs vs Richards Bay (Home)
27 August (Wed): Mamelodi Sundowns vs Kaizer Chiefs (Away)
30 August (Sat): Golden Arrows vs Kaizer Chiefs (Away)

Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi during pre-season training in the Netherlands before the 2025/26 Betway Premiership — *Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi during pre-season training. Image: kcofficial/Instagram*

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With such a tight schedule, Kaizer Chiefs will need their depth, fitness, and focus to hit the ground running this season.

Amakhosi have been somewhat active in the transfer window. Here are the six new signings below:

Nkanyiso Shinga – 25‑year‑old left-back from FC Alverca, versatile and dynamic on the flank
Ethan Chislett – 26‑year‑old attacking midfielder from Port Vale, creative engine in midfield
Flavio Silva – 29-year-old Portuguese striker signed from Persebaya Surabaya, proven goal threat overseas
Paseka Mako – 31-year-old former Orlando Pirates wing-back bringing experience and strength
Thabiso Monyane – 25-year-old right-back familiar with big matches, arriving from Orlando Pirates
Siphesihle Ndlovu –28-year-old energetic midfielder from SuperSport United known for ball-carrying and grit.