Kaizer Chiefs News Today: Players fight each other in Zambia, Vilakazi tops key stat & more

Latest Kaizer Chiefs news, including players fighting each other after the loss in Zambia, Mfundo Vilakazi topping a key stat and why Fernando Da Cruz must start worrying about his future.

Kaizer Chiefs players go at each other

Kaizer Chiefs players went at each other following their CAF Confederation Cup defeat away to Zambian side Red Arrows.

Chiefs started their continental campaign on a sour note as they lost 1-0 in Ndola on Saturday, leaving coach Fernand da Cruz with the tough job of making sure his team does not exit the competition early.

Sibongiseni Mthethwa of Kaizer Chiefs playing against Red Arrows. Image: Kaizer Chiefs

However, what caught the eye was a confrontation between defender Reeve Frosler and goalkeeper Renaldo Leaner.

It is not known what led to the situation but the two were captured exchanging harsh words before they were separated after the game.

Problems at Kaizer Chiefs are much deeper than we think😭😭💔💔abo Frosler wants tp issue hands on our new signings instead of encouraging them😭😭💔looks like that dressing room is a mess,something has 2 be done asap be4 we find ourself in NFD🤦‍♂️sorry Learner bro pic.twitter.com/O2r95GcDqF
— Scelimpilo Cindi (@Mpillow) October 17, 2026

Frolser appears angry and gives a tongue lashing to Leaner, who also responds before Rushwin Dortley and Bruce Bvuma play the peacemakers.

That incident has divided opinion among fans with some feeling that the dressing room is broken and that is why the players are struggling on the pitch.

Vilakazi tops key stat amid Chiefs struggles

Mfundo Vilakazi of Kaizer Chiefs in action against Golden Arrows. Image: Kaizer Chiefs

Meanwhile, Kaizer Chiefs forward Mfundo Vilakazi is the player with the most shots in the Betway Premiership this season even as his team continues to struggle.

With Chiefs struggling to score and win games, Vilakazi has taken 27 shots this season, the most by any player in the South African top flight, but his conversion rate is very low.

🔢 – Kaizer Chiefs' Mfundo Vilakazi has taken the most shots in the #betwayprem this season (27). Trigger. pic.twitter.com/N5avChvum3
— OptaJabu (@OptaJabu) October 17, 2026

Vilakazi, who has played seven league games, has just one goal so far which was scored against Siwelele FC in September.

Amakhosi hit new low: Should Da Cruz be worried?

Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando da Cruz must be beginning to worry about his future as his team has won just one game in seven.

Chiefs stumbled on the road as they lost 1-0 away to Zambian outfit Red Arrows in the CAF Confederation Cup on Saturday.

That was the fourth straight match in which the Soweto giants have not won across all competitions.

Before the loss, Chiefs had drawn three league matches, and more worryingly, the 3-2 win over Siwelele FC in early September is their only victory in theit last seven games which will quickly turn the spotlight on Da Cruz.