‘Chiefs announce Mabasa but Moloisane can throw ball! You epect Da Cruz to turn Mmodi to CR7?’

Kaizer Chiefs have already started shaping up for the 2026/27 Premier Soccer League campaign.

Just a couple of days ago, they confirmed the arrival of coach Fernando Da Cruz, who takes over from Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef. Da Cruz came in an initial two-year deal with an option

South Africa international Thabo Moloisane has also been signed on a free transfer after concluding deal with Stellenbosch. He comes in after the recent exit of Aden McCarthy who left the club for Europe.

Here are the reactions from Amakhosi fans as compiled by Afrik-Foot.

Welcome to institution of football in Africa

Kaizer Chiefs, announce Tshegofatso Mabasa now, I know you have signed  him – Sanelisiwe Omo

Even Njabulo Ngcobo was the best defender in the PSL until he joined Kaizer Chiefs. Where is he now? –  Lungani Lizwi Gubhela

Are you already signing players for Fernando Da Cruz? You never cease to amaze us. Anyway, welcome to the institution of football in Africa – Gabriel Bopape

Kaizer Chiefs throw-ins will now become corner kicks. This guy can throw a ball – Nghunghunyani Lifey Rikhotso

Soccer people, could you tell me where this comes from when the team signs new players, and people ask whether the coach approved the player? Carlo Ancelotti once said that as a coach, his job is to work with the players he finds on the team, and it’s the coach who should make the players buy into his philosophy – Miek Majaha

Da Cruz won’t demand for quality players like Pitso!

They are trying to calm fans down because they have been asking about new signings. We will see another new signing again at the end of July – Gomolemo Kent

You heard what Ben Youseff said, five quality players are needed in order to challenge for honours. If you don’t sign top-class players and think Da Cruz is going to perform some miracles and turn Pule Mmodi into prime CR7, forget about winning the league –  Onkabetse Onks Khwarae

Plumbing was finished last season; now it’s time for the electrician to start the job. Shock them Da Cruz – Nhlanhla Nzieh

What’s the difference between him and Nasreddine Nabi? We needed a local coach this time around – Stan Xclv Mabena

Because he won’t demand quality players like Pitso Mosimane, you know you will comfortably sign mediocre and expect miracles – Clayton Urban Myth