Kaizer Chiefs News Today: How new signing shone, CLub legend to play alongside John Terry, & more

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Kaizer Chiefs News Today: How new signing shone, CLub legend to play alongside John Terry, & more

Latest Kaizer Chiefs News in the last 24 hours, including Renaldo Leaner opening up on clean sheet, CAF Confederation Cup venue confirmed, Amakhosi legend to play alongside John Terry, and more.

Kaizer Chiefs News as they break

How Leaner delivered a clean sheet in his debut

Renaldo Leaner has received widespread praise after making an assured debut in goal for Kaizer Chiefs in their 0-0 Betway Premiership draw against Lamontville Golden Arrows at Mbombela stadium in Nelspruit over a week ago.

Leaner, who arrived at Naturena in July after leaving Sekhukhune United, was drafted in at relatively short notice due to the unfortunate injury suffered by Brandon Petersen in the week leading up to the match.

“It was really exciting for me to play my first game because it has always been a dream for me to play for Kaizer Chiefs, one of the biggest teams in South Africa,”he told Kaizer Chiefs media team.

Renaldo Leaner of Kaizer Chiefs in training.
Renaldo Leaner in training, Image: Kaizer Chiefs

A consummate professional who takes his football extremely seriously, Leaner took his opportunity with both hands, making two particularly good close-range saves that kept Amakhosi in the game and commanding his penalty area with authority throughout the 90 minutes, showing wise judgement in coming off his line to claim the ball or punch it away from danger to ensure his – and Amakhosi’s – goal remained unbreached.

“I was able to make those saves because I went into the game with confidence and was very focused, which made me ready for action,” he says.

Amakhosi were not in action due to the FIFA international break but, with Petersen still expected to be unavailable when domestic football resumes next week, the 1.87m shot-stopper intends to capitalise on his opportunity to feature more in the Chiefs goal by working even harder to continuously improve.

Renaldo Leaner playing for Kaizer Chiefs against Rangers in pre-season.
Renaldo Leaner playing for Kaizer Chiefs against Rangers in pre-season. Photo: Kaizer Chiefs

“I see a bright future for myself where I can become a better goalkeeper in the future and achieve great things in my career,” he says.

Amakhosi will be back in action next Tuesday against Stellenbosch at FNB stadium at 19:30.

Venue against Red Arrows confirmed

Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed the venue for their home leg against Red Arrows in the CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary round.

Amakhosi received a bye in the first preliminary round and will now begin their continental campaign against the Zambian side over two legs.

Red Arrows booked their place in the second round after eliminating Madagascar’s FC Rouge in September.

The first leg is scheduled for Saturday, 17 October at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola, Zambia, with kick-off set for 15:00.

Chiefs legend to tee off alongside Terry

Kaizer Chiefs legend and golf enthusiast Jimmy Tau is set to tee off alongside some of sport’s biggest icons in a star-studded exhibition tournament taking place in George this December.

Amakhosi legend-turned-broadcaster and keen golfer Jimmy Tau is set to trade the football spotlight for the fairways when he tees off alongside some of sport’s biggest names at the inaugural Icons Cup South Africa this December.

The three-day team match-play golf tournament will take place at The Links at Fancourt in George from 11–13 December 2026, bringing together renowned athletes from football, rugby, cricket, tennis and other sporting disciplines for a unique Team South Africa versus Team World showdown.

Four-time Major champion Ernie Els will captain the host nation, with Tau among 14 sporting icons selected to represent South Africa.

Jimmy Tau SuperSport TV

Announcing the former Amakhosi and Orlando Pirates right-back’s inclusion last week, the Icons Series highlighted Tau’s successful transition from professional football into broadcasting, where he has established himself as one of South Africa’s most recognisable football pundits.

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