Kaizer Chiefs News Today: Du Preez to leave? Blom to re-unite with ex-Amakhosi team & more

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Kaizer Chiefs News Today: Du Preez to leave? Blom to re-unite with ex-Amakhosi team & more

Latest news about Kaizer Chiefs, in the last 24 years, including Siyabonga Ngezana’s reaction after World Cup miss, Ashley du Preez gets an offer, Njabulo Blom back in Mzansi, and more.

Why Ngezana avoided surgery, but…

Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Siyabonga Ngezana has broken his silence after being excluded from Bafana Bafana’s squad for the FIFA World Cup.

He had been a massive part of Hugo Broos’s team during the World Cup qualifiers and the AFCON tournament held in Morocco earlier this year. Having battled with injuries at times this year, he recovered ahead of the World Cup but still missed out on the final team.

“A reason, a season, a blessing or a lesson. But never a loss, season comes to an end 25/26. It’s been a tough season too many setbacks battling with so much pains on my knee more than 7 months now, avoiding to make meniscus surgery not to miss the World Cup unfortunately things didn’t turn as planned,” he posted on his IG account.

Siyabonga Ngezana training. Photo SAFA edited
Siyabonga Ngezana training. Photo – SAFA

“Now it is the right time for me to make a surgery, recover, reflect, refresh, reset, rest and get back to the fight bring back what belong to us.

“Thanks for the support from my Team (FCSB) and wish the best of luck to Bafana Bafana in the World Cup, make us proud boys bring it home kadlala hle,” he concluded.

Du Preez to leave Amakhosi?

Stellenbosch FC have made contact over the potential re-signing of Ashley Du Preez from Kaizer Chiefs ahead of the 2026/27 season.

Du Preez, 28, fell out of favour at the club last season with only 12 appearances across all competitions, with no goals and one assist.

“Stellies made contact with Chiefs with a view over luring him back to the Cape Winelands where he emerged as one of the fearsome attacking talents in the league before the move to Chiefs,” iDiski Times reported.

“While the contact has now been made – it’s been confirmed du Preez is looking towards the new coaching set-up in his final season and aiming to work his way back into contention for the upcoming season.

Ashley du Preez, Kaizer Chiefs
Ashley du Preez, Kaizer Chiefs. Photo: Kaizer Chiefs

“Du Preez has scored 19 goals, while registering nine assists in 96 games across all competitions for the Soweto giants over the past four seasons,” they added.

Blom back in PSL

Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Njabulo Blom is set to return to the PSL and join Stellenbosch FC.

“Blom has arrived in South Africa ahead of a move to Stellenbosch,” iDiski Times reported.

“The former Chiefs midfielder recently left ietnam side Thep Xanh Nam Dinh F.C after one season, which was plagued by injury he picked up during pre-season.

What does Njabulo Blom return mean for Chiefs and Bafana Bafana
Njabulo Blom – Photo by Kaizer Chiefs

“However, after falling down the pecking order at the MLS club, Blom returned to Amakhosi on loan in 2024/25, much to the excitement of the club’s fans, but made only 10 starts in 19 appearances. Blom will be Stellenbosch’s second signing after the signing of Sinoxolo Kwayiba from Chippa United, who is expected to arrive in Cape Town in the coming weeks.”

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