Kaizer Chiefs News Today: Pitso told to go for ex-club’s star, Jersey No. for Mokwena, & more

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Kaizer Chiefs News Today: Pitso told to go for ex-club’s star, Jersey No. for Mokwena, & more

The latest Kaizer Chiefs news in the last 24 hours including Pitso Mosimane urged to consider ex-Amakhosi captain, Elias Mokwana gets iconic jersey No., Aden McCarthy sees red in UEFA Champions League, and more.

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Mosimane urged to consider ex-Chiefs midfielder

SV Ried assistant coach Moritz Kossmann has explained why Yusuf Maart’s performances in Austria deserve consideration for a Bafana Bafana recall under Pitso Mosimane.

Maart is in his second season at Austrian Bundesliga side SV Ried, where he works with Kossmann, a former Ubuntu FC and Cape Town City FC DStv Diski Challenge coach. Another South African star, Jaedin Rhodes, is also at the Austrian outfit. 

Since arriving at SV Ried in July 2025 after three seasons at Kaizer Chiefs, where he rose to club captain, Maart has quickly established himself as a key player. He has continued on that path this season as he enjoys regular football in Austria

In that period, the 31-year-old has scored two goals and provided four assists in 14 matches across all competitions. 

“Yusuf has done really well in Austria. Last season he already was a real key player for us in the midfield and one of the big reasons why we had a very good debut season in the league,” Kossmann told FARPost.

“In fact, you know, we won the lower playoff, and we were in contention for Europe right up until the last day of the season. And I think he was an important part of that team. This season he has continued with very good performances. He’s obviously what I would call a two-way midfielder. He has the ability to defend exceptionally well, especially in a small space. 

“He’s proved it against some of the best players in the league. And he also has this ability with the ball, the playmaking, to help the team progress up the field. I think he’s also got a couple of assists this season already.  He’s become a good set-piece taker for us. Obviously, he can also give you the long throw if that’s something you want to do.

Yusuf Maart at SV Ried
Yusuf Maart at SV Ried. Image – SC Ried

“So, I believe that he is one of the top midfielders in the Austrian Bundesliga and consequently, in my opinion, he is someone that would definitely do well if he’s given a chance again in the Bafana setup.

“I think he’s got a high football IQ, and he’s also someone that I believe, in any team environment he’s in, he adds value to it with his positive energy. Obviously there’s stiff competition in his position in the national team, I’m aware of that.

“Mokwena, for example, is a top player, Sithole is also doing well in Europe, and there’s a host of others. But I think, yeah, he would for sure add value,” he concluded.

Mokwena’s jersey number

After his move to Kaizer Chiefs was confirmed by the club on Wednesday, some details about Elias Mokwana’s deal have been revealed.

He’ll reportedly wear the number 14 jersey that was previously used by club legend Siphiwe Tshabalala. The 27-year-old turned down several offers both in the PSL and abroad in favour of a move to the Soweto giants, thus linking up with and his childhood team.

Chiefs product shown red in top competition

Aden McCarthy was shown a red card in Sabah’s a 4-1 thrashing at the hands of Viking in the UEFA Champions League action on Wednesday night.

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