Kaizer Chiefs have hit a few roadblocks recently despite an encouraging start to the new Betway Premiership campaign.
Wandile Duba is struggling to regain his form from 2024-2025.
The 20-year-old still has time on his side, but this campaign is a crucial one.
Duba needs to regain his Kaizer Chiefs form
Kaizer Chiefs striker Wandile Duba admits that the start of the 2025-2026 season hasn’t been his best work. However, the 21-year-old vows to keep working hard. He started the first four matches of the league but has only made one substitute appearance since and was absent for the 1-1 draw against Gallants, and an unused sub in the 1-1 draw with AmaZulu, and was left out altogether in Chiefs’ Telkom Knockout defeat to Stellenbosch. He hasn’t yet troubled the scorers this term. This isn’t an unusual phenomenon; seeing a player battle after their breakout season in what’s known as second-season syndrome.
Pitso, Duba and Baartman in the news
Today’s Kaizer Chiefs news wrap looks at rumours surrounding Pitso Mosimane and more on the ruling in favour of Luke Baartman and Asanele Velebayi.
Kaizer Chiefs squad in full
Meanwhile, the Glamour Boys are looking a whole lot stronger following a winter transfer spree.
Goalkeepers: Brandon Petersen, Fiacre Ntwari, Bruce Bvuma, Karabo Bontle Molefe
Defenders: Given Msimango, Rushwin Dortley, Inacio Miguel, Zitha Kwinika, Aden McCarthy, Bradley Cross, Paseka Mako, Nkanyiso Shinga, Reeve Frosler, Thabiso Monyane, Dillan Solomons, Kabelo Nkgwesa
Midfielders: Sibongiseni Mthethwa, Siphesihle Ndlovu, Thulani Mabaso, Thabo Cele, Mduduzi Shabalala, Lebohang Maboe, Nkosingiphile Ngcobo, Ethan Chislett, Lehlogonolo Matlou
Forwards: Mfundo Vilakazi, Gaston Sirino, Pule Mmodi, Glody Lilepo, Donay Jansen, Asanele Velebayi, Etiosa Ighodaro, Khanyisa Mayo, Ashley du Preez, Wandile Duba, Tashreeq Morris, Flavio Silva, Luke Baartman, Naledi Hlongwane.