Motaung gives update on transfer market, signings

Kaizer Chiefs sporting director Kaizer Motaung Jnr has hinted that the club could still get more players this transfer period.

Amakhosi have so far signed Ethan Chislett, Nkanyiso Shinga, Flavio Silva, Thabiso Monyane, Paseka Mako and Siphesihle Ndlovu. Motaung Jr feels the club has reinforced key areas with these signings but could bring in new players in the coming weeks.

The former striker said it was important for the team to have depth given that they are participating in the CAF Confederations Cup this season.

Kaizer Chiefs to play in CAF

“It is crucial for us to start strongly, as the games will come thick and fast this season due to the AFCON break, in December and next year being a World Cup year,” Motaung Jnr told the club’s website.

“Additionally, we’ll be participating in the CAF Confederation Cup, meaning our schedule will be tight and busy.

“We believe we have reinforced key areas within the squad, but we know that recruitment is an ongoing process. We are very happy to be back in one of CAF’s prestigious competitions.

“We aim to build on our successful run in 2021 that saw us go all the way to the finals of the CAF Champions League 2021 against Al Ahly in Morocco,” he added.

The Kaizer Chiefs boss said that the team is not ready for the new season having played high-profile matches during pre-season.

“When we went to the Netherlands for our preseason, our primary focus was to work on getting the team fully ready for this season.

“We have also played against PSL opposition behind closed doors as we needed to ensure the requisite readiness for the guys going into this first weekend of the new league campaign, ” Motaung Jnr said.

Kaizer Chiefs open their 2025/26 season against Stellenbosch at the Athlone stadium on Sunday.