Kaizer Chiefs News Today: Full pre-season plan, transfer updates & more

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Kaizer Chiefs News Today: Full pre-season plan, transfer updates & more
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Latest Kaizer Chiefs news in the last 24 hours, including unveiling of the Amakhosi jerseys for next season, Brandon Petersen explains journey to becoming a professional, full pre-season plan and more.

Chiefs unveil jerseys for new season

The Kingdom Rises.

Introducing the official Kaizer Chiefs 2026/27 home and away jerseys.

Dates for Rangers friendly confirmed

Kaizer Chiefs will face Scottish giants Rangers FC in a pre-season friendly at the Camilo Cano Olympic Stadium on 12 July. Rangers finished third in the Scottish Premiership last season.

Full pre-season fixture

Kaizer Chiefs full pre-season schedule, featuring five fixtures across three countries as the Glamour Boys gear up for the 2026/27 campaign has been revealed.

The pre-season campaign kicks off on 12 July when Kaizer Chiefs take on Scottish giants Rangers FC in Marbella, Spain.

Three days later, on 15 July, the previously confirmed fixture against Al Kholood will take place at Pinatar Arena, also in Spain.

Chiefs will remain at the same venue for their third fixture on 18 July, facing Spanish side Elche CF.

Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando Da Cruz
Fernando Da Cruz. Photo: Kaizer Chiefs

The action returns to African soil on 26 July when Chiefs host Zimbabwean outfit Scottland FC in the Toyota Cup at Royal Bafokeng Stadium.

The pre-season schedule concludes on 2 August with a trip to Lesotho, where Chiefs will face Lifofane FC at Setsoto Stadium.

Petersen’s defining moment before turning pro

Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Peterson has reflected on the role the Engen Knockout Challenge played in his development, saying the tournament helped shape his journey from a young academy player in Cape Town to the professional game.

“My football journey started in Cape Town and it wasn’t easy. It was a fight just to be part of Ajax Cape Town. I remember going on trials and staying there for a month before they eventually said, ‘Okay, let’s give him a chance”, he said as quoted by Soccer Laduma.

His first experience of the Engen Knockout Challenge came in 2010, although he did not feature during the tournament.

“I was part of the team that was going to play the Engen tournament, but I didn’t play. I just said, ‘Okay, I’m here to support.’ I backed the guys and watched the incredible talent around me.

Brandon Petersen, Kaizer Chiefs - Image: Chiefs
Brandon Petersen, Kaizer Chiefs – Image: Chiefs

“Going into 2011, I played the majority of the games, and we won the Engen Knockout Challenge. I won Goalkeeper of the Tournament. Looking back, 2010 prepared me for 2011.

“With the Engen Knockout Challenge, you sit there and watch World Cups and see all of this happening. As a youngster, you tell yourself, ‘Maybe one day I’ll be there.’ Fast forward to where we are now and you look back and tell that kid who played in the Engen Knockout Challenge that the chance is there. The opportunity is there. The dream is alive,” he concluded.

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