Stellenbosch vs Kaizer Chiefs: Preview, team news, prediction & where to watch 

Kaizer Chiefs are set to start their 2025/26 Premier Soccer League campaign on Sunday with a tricky fixture away to Stellenbosch at the Athlone Stadium.

While Amakhosi want maximum points from their opening game, their hosts hope to underline their quality despite the exit of some key players in the ongoing transfer window.

Steve Barker's men finished third last season while Amakhosi ended up ninth on the table.

Recent Form and head-to-head record

Most, if not all, Premier Soccer League teams played friendly matches to prepare for the new campaign. But the likes of Stellies did not share their results publicly as opposed to Chiefs and the likes.

However, they managed to beat AmaZulu 3-2 in the quarter-final of the MTN8 outing just a week ago. It was a competitive game that gave the technical team an opportunity to have a look at the players and their preparedness.

Amakhosi camped in the Netherlands, where they played five different teams, registering a win and four losses. They then played Asante Kotoko in the Toyota Cup and lost 3-2 in penalties after a goalless draw in regulation time.

In the head-to-head record, the two teams met three times last season across all competitions. Stellies lost all the encounters.

What They Said

“It is a nice start to the season to play a team of Kaizer Chiefs’ following. They are a team that the stadium will be packed. The players deserve to play in packed stadiums. They have worked hard during the entire pre-season. We are excited for the challenge ahead of us. It does give us an opportunity to set a good mark for the season by getting off to a good start – Steve Barker, Stellenbosch coach

“It’s always good to play against them. I have played for them, and they helped me get to where I am today. “I am familiar with everything in Cape Town, including the weather. So, when you play against Stellenbosch, my mindset has to be on high alert. “I would like to start my season against Stellenbosch with some goals and assists. So, I’m really looking forward to playing against them – Ashley du Preez, Kaizer Chiefs attacker.

Team News & Starting XI:

Stellies have lost Sihle Nduli, Shaakir Ahmed, Brian Onyango, Ismael Toure, Thulani Mini, Tylon Smith, Faiz Abrahams, Fawaaz Basadien, Anicet Oura, and Kyle Jurgens.

They have roped in Siviwe Nkwali, Muzomuhle Khanyi, Simthandile Sishi (promoted), Henri Stanic, and Mthetheleli Mthiyane.

Lehlogonolo Mojela also made a return from injury and was part of the team that played against Usuthu in the MTN8.

Stellies Probable XI: Stephens, Godswill, Mcaba, Moloisane, Mdaka, Khiba, Palace, Titus, De Jong, Barns, Cupido

Chiefs opted to let Ranga Chivaviro, Edmilson Dove, Sabele Radebe, Njabulo Blom (end of loan), Mduduzi Mdantsane, Edson Castillo, Yusuf Maart, Tebogo Potsane, and Bongani Sam go.

In their bid to strengthen the team, Amakhosi have signed Flavio Silva, Ethan Chislett, Nkanyiso Shinga, Paseka Mako, Thabiso Monyane, and Siphesihle Ndlovu.

In the Sunday outing, Pule Mmodi will be out owing to suspension, while coach Nasreddine Nabi is in Tunisia attending to an emergency.

Chiefs Probable XI: Petersen, Monyane, Nyisa, Miguel, McCarthy, Cele, Ndlovu, Sirino, Lilepo, Duba, Silva

Time and Where to Watch

Next Kaizer Chiefs Match!

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⚽️Stellenbosch FC vs. Kaizer Chiefs
👕First Team
🗓️Sunday 10 August 2025
🏟Athlone Stadium
🕞17h30
📺SuperSport 202
🎟R80, Webtickets, PnP: https://t.co/bSK0shePWL
📢Please come early!#Amakhosi4Life #AlwaysHome pic.twitter.com/HIZZ5m2fDM

— Kaizer Chiefs (@KaizerChiefs) August 6, 2025

For those who will not manage to go to the Athlone Stadium to watch the team live, they can follow proceedings on SuperSport's PSL Channel 202 from 17.30 SAT.