Kaizer Chiefs News Today: Star to be axed? New venture, bold vow from Velebayi, & more

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Kaizer Chiefs News Today: Star to be axed? New venture, bold vow from Velebayi, & more

The latest Kaizer Chiefs news in the last 24 hours including Asanele Velebayi’s promise, why star keeper might leave next year, Amakhosi into a new venture, and more.

Velebayi vows to continue scoring regularly

Kaizer Chiefs winger Asanele Velebayi has vowed to continue improving in order to aid the team by scoring regularly after grabbing his first goal for the club.

The 23-year-old is in his second season with the Glamour Boys after joining from Cape Town Spurs last term. He has so far featured in 21 outings across all competitions with a goal and an assist since, though most of this has been as a substitute.

Velebayi netted the all-important winning goal as Amakhosi rallied from a goal down to beat Siwelele FC 2-1 and book a Carling Knockout Cup semi-final berth. Velebayi expressed being ecstatic at finally breaking his duck for the club and looks forward to contributing toward the team’s success.

“Scoring my first goal means a lot, especially that it was a goal that won the match and takes us into the next round,” he told Chiefs’ media team.

“I aim to help the team by improving my all-round game and scoring more goals when I get the chance.

Asanele Velebayi, Kaizer Chiefs
Asanele Velebayi, Kaizer Chiefs

“It was a game of transition. There were a lot of turnovers in possession. In truth, we should have wrapped up the game by half-time, and we are working hard to be more clinical in front of goal.”

Chiefs take on Mamelodi Sundowns in the semis while the other tie will be battled by Stellenbosch FC and Orlando Pirates.

Star’s future at Chiefs bleak?

Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Bruce Bvuma faces an uncertain future at Naturena, with his limited game time raising questions about his long-term prospects at the club.

Bvuma has been part of the Amakhosi setup since 2014, when he joined as a junior, but his position in the first-team goalkeeping department has become increasingly uncertain following the club’s recruitment in recent seasons.

The 31-year-old is yet to make an appearance for the Glamour Boys, in the PSL, this season, despite first-choice goalkeeper Brandon Petersen missing for a few matches.

The Soweto giants are expected to reassess their goalkeeping department from next year, with several options already available to the club.

Bruce Bvuma, Kaizer Chiefs
Bruce Bvuma, Kaizer Chiefs. Image: Kaizer Chiefs

Apart from Bvuma, Petersen, Leaner and Talakalani Mazhamba, Amakhosi also have Fiacre Ntwari and Bontle Molefe on their books. 

The latter two are currently gaining experience away from the club, having been loaned to Kruger United and Hope FC respectively. The 31-year-old’s lack of involvement is particularly concerning considering that he managed just five appearances across all competitions during the 2025/26 season.

New product for Amakhosi fans

Kaizer Chiefs are looking to expand their commercial footprint beyond the football pitch, with the Soweto giants announcing plans to establish their own energy drink brand.

The club recently shared a teaser on social media carrying the message, “Every generation has its warriors. We call them Slayers,” before introducing the name Slayer Energy.

The club recently shared a teaser on social media carrying the message, “Every generation has its warriors. We call them Slayers,” before introducing the name Slayer Energy.

The move represents another step in the club’s efforts to grow their brand beyond football, with the Glamour Boys looking to tap into the energy drink market.

Kaizer Motaung and Motaung Jr, Kaizer Chiefs
Kaizer Motaung and Motaung Jr, Kaizer Chiefs

With their massive support base across South Africa, the new product could also give Amakhosi supporters another way to associate themselves with the club, this time through a product carrying the Chiefs identity.

The venture could potentially become part of the club’s wider commercial offering, although it remains to be seen whether Slayer Energy will also have a role within the team’s football environment.

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