Kaizer Chiefs news today: Squad boost, coaching questions and player calls dominate headlines

Here’s a live round-up of the latest Kaizer Chiefs stories from the last 24 hours, covering squad updates, coaching speculations, and player guidance.

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Chiefs receive double boost ahead of Magesi clash

Amakhosi have welcomed a significant squad lift ahead of their Premier Soccer League trip to Magesi FC at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.

Midfielder Sibongiseni Mthethwa and defender Aden McCarthy will return from suspension after missing the 1-0 win over Durban City FC, thanks to Glody Lilepo’s match-winning strike. Chiefs’ media team confirmed the duo’s availability for the upcoming fixture.

Coaching options narrowing for Chiefs?

With the season drawing to a close, speculation over the next Kaizer Chiefs head coach intensifies.

Reports suggest that the top three South African coaches linked to the role have either pursued other ambitions or taken new positions, leaving Amakhosi with fewer options.

The team has faced challenges under co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef, who were promoted last September following Nasreddine Nabi’s exit.

Khanye calls on Shabalala to step up

Former Chiefs winger Junior Khanye has urged attacker Mduduzi Shabalala to show greater maturity and decisiveness on the pitch.

Shabalala started in the 1-0 win over Durban City, which ended Chiefs’ four-match losing streak across all competitions. Khanye emphasised that players like Shabalala must seize their opportunities to lead the team forward as Chiefs aim to climb the PSL table.

CAF hands Morocco 2025 AFCON title

In continental news, Dr. Patrice Motsepe has confirmed that Morocco will be awarded the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title after Senegal forfeited the final in Rabat.

The Atlas Lions’ appeal cited a controversial penalty, but CAF ruled in Morocco’s favour, officially recognising the North African nation as champions.