2023–24 Kaizer Chiefs F.C. season

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This current 2023–24 season of the DStv Premiership is Kaizer Chiefs' 28th consecutive season in the PSL League.[1]

Kaizer Chiefs
2023–2024 season
Head CoachCavin Johnson
StadiumFNB Stadium
DStv PremiershipMatchday 16
MTN 8Semi-Finals
Nedbank CupRound of 32
Carling Knockout CupRound of 16
Top goalscorerLeague: Pule Mmodi (3 goal)
All: Edson Castillo(4 goals)
← 2022–23
2024–25 →
All statistics correct as of 02 January 2024.

Season summary[edit]

Kaizer Chiefs has reunited with Kappa once again, forming a partnership back in November 2022 after the Sponsorship deal between Kaizer Chiefs and Nike came to an end. The partnership between Kappa and Kaizer Chiefs will last for the next 5 years.[2]

Kaizer Chiefs will be completing in 4 competitions in total.

Kaizer Chiefs have signed more than 5 players for the season.

There has been a change in the management department; Molefi Ntseki being appointed as the new head coach.[3] The previous head coach Arthur Zwane is appointed as the first assistant coach joining the second assistant coach Dillon Sheppard in Assist Coach position.

Squad[edit]

Season squad[edit]

Jersey No. Name Nationality Position(s) Date of birth (Age)
GOALKEEPERS
1 Brandon Peterson South Africa GK (1994-09-22) 22 September 1994 (age 29)
32 Itumeleng Khune (1987-06-20) 20 June 1987 (age 36)
34 Bontle Molefe (2003-06-01) 1 June 2003 (age 20)
44 Bruce Bvuma (1995-05-15) 15 May 1995 (age 28)
DEFENDERS
2 Edmilson Dove Mozambique LB (1994-07-18) 18 July 1994 (age 29)
4 Zitha Kwinika South Africa CB (1994-01-04) 4 January 1994 (age 30)
18 Dillion Solomons RB (1996-05-13) 13 May 1996 (age 27)
21 Sifiso Hlanti LB (1990-05-01) 1 May 1990 (age 34)
24 Thatayaone Ditlhokwe CB/LB (1998-09-21) 21 September 1998 (age 25)
25 Given Msimango CB (1997-05-04) 4 May 1997 (age 26)
27 Njabulo Ngcobo CB (1994-05-27) 27 May 1994 (age 29)
39 Reeve Frosler RB (1998-01-11) 11 January 1998 (age 26)
47 Aiden McCarthy LB (2003-12-17) 17 December 2003 (age 20)
MIDFIELDERS
3 Mduduzi Mdantsane South Africa CM/AM (1994-12-13) 13 December 1994 (age 29)
5 Sibongiseni Mthethwa DM (1994-09-20) 20 September 1994 (age 29)
6 Siyethemba Sithebe CM/AM (1993-01-06) 6 January 1993 (age 31)
8 Yusuf Maart CM (1995-07-17) 17 July 1995 (age 28)
10 Keagan Dolly AM/WF (1993-01-22) 22 January 1993 (age 31)
11 Tebogo Potsane AM/CM (1993-09-03) 3 September 1993 (age 30)
12 Nkosingiphile Ngcobo CM (1999-11-16) 16 November 1999 (age 24)
17 Edson Castillo Venezuela DM/CM/AM (1994-05-18) 18 May 1994 (age 29)
19 Happy Mashiane South Africa LM (1998-01-01) 1 January 1998 (age 26)
22 George Matlou AM (1998-07-12) 12 July 1998 (age 25)
33 Sabelo Radebe AM/WF (2003-02-03) 3 February 2003 (age 21)
37 Samkelo Zwane CM (2002-01-04) 4 January 2002 (age 22)
42 Mduduzi Shabalala AM (2004-01-20) 20 January 2004 (age 20)
47 Lebohang Lesako CM (1999-07-03) 3 July 1999 (age 24)
— Darrel Matseke DM/CM (1999-01-04) 4 January 1999 (age 25)
— Vicky Mkhawana AM (2006-01-10) 10 January 2006 (age 18)
FORWARDS
7 Ranga Chivaviro South Africa CF (1992-11-21) 21 November 1992 (age 31)
9 Ashley Du Preez CF/WF (1997-07-16) 16 July 1997 (age 26)
— Khama Billiat Zimbabwe WF (1990-08-19) 19 August 1990 (age 33)
13 Pule Mmodi South Africa LW/RW (1993-02-23) 23 February 1993 (age 31)
14 Jasond González Colombia CF (1999-06-12) 12 June 1999 (age 24)
36 Wandile Duba South Africa CF (2004-06-27) 27 June 2004 (age 19)
21 Christian Saile Democratic Republic of the Congo CF/WF (1999-11-30) 30 November 1999 (age 24)
46 Keletso Sifama South Africa WF (2003-01-01) 1 January 2003 (age 21)

Pre-season and Friendly Games[edit]

Kaizer Chiefs are holding the team Pre-season camp in Mpumalanga.The Team will travel back to Johannesburg on 15 July 2023. They will travel to Tanzania to face off against Young Africans S.C. in a friendly match and will travel to Botswana for their second friendly match against Township Rollers F.C.

22 July 2023 Tanzania Young Africans 1–0 South Africa Kaizer Chiefs Dar es Salaam,Tanzania
19:00 EAT(UTC+03:00) 18:00SAST(UTC+02:00) Musonda 45+1' Report Stadium: National Stadium
29 July 2023 BotswanaTownship Rollers 1–0 South Africa Kaizer Chiefs Gaborone,Botswana
15:30 SAST (UTC+02:00) Rakhale 80' Report Stadium: Botswana National Stadium

DStv Premiership[edit]

Main article: 2023–24 South African Premier Division
6 August 2023 Matchday 1 Kaizer Chiefs 0–0 Chippa United Durban
15:00 SAST Report Stadium: Moses Mabhida Stadium
9 August 2023 Matchday 2 Mamelodi Sundowns 2–1 Kaizer Chiefs Pretoria
15:00 SAST Ribeiro 21'
Maema 89'		 Report Du Preez 83' Stadium: Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium
20 August 2023 Matchday 3 TS Galaxy 1–0 Kaizer Chiefs Mbombela
15:00 SAST Peterson (o.g.) Report Stadium: Mbombela Stadium
26 August 2023 Matchday 4 Kaizer Chiefs 3–0 AmaZulu Soweto
20:00 SAST Mmodi 4', 59'
Castillo 87'		 Report Stadium: FNB Stadium
30 August 2023 Matchday 5 Stellenbosch 0–2 Kaizer Chiefs Stellenbosch
19:30 SAST AdamsYellow card 6'
TitusYellow card 48',Red card 55'
RaynersYellow card 81'		 Report Mmodi 52'
Saile 89'
MmodiYellow card 45'
ShabalalaYellow card 82'		 Stadium: Danie Craven Stadium
16 September 2023 Matchday 6 Kaizer Chiefs 0–0 Royal AM Soweto
20:00 SAST Report SitholeYellow card 76'
NgcoboYellow card 79'		 Stadium: FNB Stadium
20 September 2023 Matchday 7 Supersport United 1–0 Kaizer Chiefs Polokwane
19:30 SAST Dzvukamanja 2' Report Stadium: Peter Mokaba Stadium
30 September 2023 Matchday 8 Kaizer Chiefs 2–1 Sekhukhune United Soweto
20:00 SAST Castillo 59'
Dove 76'
MaartYellow card 41'		 Report Mokwana 45'
CardosoYellow card 49'		 Stadium: FNB Stadium
3 October 2023 Matchday 9 Kaizer Chiefs 0–1 Cape Town City Soweto
19:30 SAST Mayo 58' Stadium: FNB Stadium
28 October 2023 Matchday 10 Golden Arrows 2-1 Kaizer Chiefs Mpumalanga
20:00 SAST Mutizwa 20' , 54 ' Report Hlanti 23' Stadium: Mpumalanga Stadium
8 November 2023 Matchday 11 Kaizer Chiefs 3-2 Cape Town Spurs Soweto
19:30 SAST Castillo 15'

Chivaviro 25'

Saile 83'		 Report Phewa 43' Baartman 90' Stadium: FNB Stadium
11 November 2023 Matchday 12 Kaizer Chiefs 0-1 Orlando Pirates Soweto
15:30 SAST Makgopa 20' Stadium: FNB Stadium
26 November 2023 Matchday 13 Moroka Swallows 0-1 Kaizer Chiefs Bloemfontein
15:30 SAST Saile 82' Stadium: Seisa Ramabodu Stadium
9 December 2023 Matchday 14 Polokwane City 0-1 Kaizer Chiefs Polokwane
15:30 SAST Mmodi 51' Stadium: Old Peter Mokaba Stadium
23 December 2023 Matchday 15 Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 Richards Bay Soweto
15:30 SAST Ngcobo 42' Stadium: FNB Stadium
30 December 2023 Matchday 16 Sekhukhune United 1-1 Kaizer Chiefs Polokwane
20:00 SAST Mokwana 42' Chivaviro 81' Stadium: Peter Mokaba Stadium
13 February 2024 Matchday 17 Kaizer Chiefs v TS Galaxy Soweto
19:30 SAST Stadium: FNB Stadium
18 February 2024 Matchday 18 Royal AM 0-0 Kaizer Chiefs Durban
15:30 SAST Stadium: Chatsworth Stadium
2 March 2024 Matchday 19 Kaizer Chiefs 0-0 Moroka Swallows Soweto
17:30 SAST Stadium: FNB Stadium
5 March 2024 Matchday 20 Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 Golden Arrows Soweto
19:30 SAST Duba 11' Stadium: FNB Stadium
9 March 2024 Matchday 21 Orlando Pirates 3-2 Kaizer Chiefs Soweto
15:30 SAST Saleng 24', 68' Lebitso 58' Du Preez 6' , 44' Stadium: Orlando Stadium
30 March 2024 Matchday 22 Cape Town City 0-0 Kaizer Chiefs Cape Town
15:30 SAST Stadium: Cape Town Stadium
2 April 2024 Matchday 23 Kaizer Chiefs 0-1 Stellenbosch Soweto
19:30 SAST Titus 45+1' Stadium: FNB Stadium
6 April 2024 Matchday 24 Chippa United 2-0 Kaizer Chiefs Gqeberha
15:00 SAST Eva Nga 21' Kwayiba 32' Stadium: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
20 April 2024 Matchday 25 Richards Bay 1-0 Kaizer Chiefs Richards Bay
15:00 SAST Mcineka 64' Stadium: Richards Bay Stadium
27 April 2024 Matchday 26 Kaizer Chiefs 2 - 1 Supersport United Soweto
17:00 SAST Saile 19' Shabalala 76' Dzvukamanja 53'(pen.) Stadium: FNB Stadium
30 April 2024 Matchday 27 Kaizer Chiefs v Mamelodi Sundowns Soweto
19:30 Stadium: FNB Stadium
11 May 2024 Matchday 28 AmaZulu v Kaizer Chiefs Durban
17:00 SAST Stadium: Moses Mabhida Stadium
18 May 2024 Matchday 29 Kaizer Chiefs v Polokwane City Soweto
15:00 SAST Stadium: FNB Stadium
24 May 2024 Matchday 30 Cape Town Spurs v Kaizer Chiefs Cape Town
15:00 SAST Stadium: Athlone Stadium

MTN 8[edit]

Main article: 2023 MTN 8

Kaizer Chiefs will play their first MTN 8 match against Cape Town City F.C. The fixture was automatically confirmed at the end of the 2022–23 South African Premier Division as Cape Town City finished on 4th position and Kaizer Chiefs finishing in the 5th position of the Log. [4]

13 August 2023 Cape Town City 1–2 Kaizer Chiefs Cape Town
15:00 SAST van Heerden 23'

Rhodes Yellow card 25'

Ambina Yellow card 90+5'		 Report Du Preez 36'

Castillo 90+4' Hlanti Yellow card 27'

Potsane Yellow card 45+2'		 Stadium: Athlone Stadium
2 September 2023 Kaizer Chiefs 1–1
(1–1 agg.)		 Mamelodi Sundowns Soweto
15:00 SAST Castillo 61',Yellow card 38' MmodiYellow card 42' Report MvalaYellow card 21'

ModibaYellow card 27'

MudauYellow card 85', 90+3'		 Stadium: FNB Stadium
23 September 2023 Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 Kaizer Chiefs Pretoria
15:00 SAST Shalulile 1', 45+4'

LebusaYellow card 36' BoutouilYellow card 49'

MasekoYellow card 57'		 Report Du Preez 34'(pen.) Maart Yellow card 58' Stadium: Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium

Carling Knockout Cup[edit]

Main article: 2023 Carling Knockout Cup
October 2023 Kaizer Chiefs 0-1 AmaZulu Soweto
TBD SAST Report Fillies 88' Stadium: FNB Stadium

Nedbank Cup[edit]

Main article: 2023–24 Nedbank Cup
25 February 2024 Nedbank Cup Round of 32 Kaizer Chiefs 0–0 (a.e.t.)
(4-5 p)		 Milford Johannesburg
16:00 SAST Chivaviro soccer ball with red X Report Mthabela Yellow card 26' Red card 111' Stadium: FNB Stadium
Penalties
Maart soccer ball with check mark

Castillo soccer ball with red X Chivaviro soccer ball with check mark Du Preez soccer ball with check mark

Solomons soccer ball with check mark		 soccer ball with check mark Mbhele

soccer ball with check mark Sigomoshe soccer ball with check mark Ngxongo soccer ball with check mark Cele

soccer ball with check mark Hleza

Statistics[edit]

Overall Home Away
Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts W D L GF GA GD W D L GF GA GD
9 3 2 4 8 6  +2 11 2 2 1 5 2  +3 1 0 3 3 4  −1
matchday123456789101112
groundHAAHAHAHH
ResultsDLLWWDLWLLWL
Position1012121155858
Points11147881111
Source: psl
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
Competition First match Last match Starting round Final position Record
Pld W D L GF GA GD Win %
2023–24 South African Premier Division 6 August 2023 24 May 2024 Matchday 1 TBD 9 3 2 4 8 6 +2 033.33
2023–24 Nedbank Cup February 2024 23 September 2023 Round of 32 Semi-Finals 3 1 1 1 4 4 +0 033.33
2023 MTN 8 August 2023 TBD Semi Finals TBD 0 0 0 0 0 0 +0 !—
2023 Carling Knockout Cup October 2023 TBD Round of 16 TBD 0 0 0 0 0 0 +0 !—
Total 12 4 3 5 12 10 +2 033.33

Source: Competitions

Goal Scorers

Rank Name Competition Total
DStv Premiership MTN 8 Carling Knockout Cup Nedbank Cup
1 Edson Castillo 2 2 0 0 4
2 Pule Mmodi 3 0 0 0 3
Ashley Du Preez 1 2 0 0
3 Christian Saile 1 0 0 0 1
Edmilson Dove 1 0 0 0

Assists

Rank Name Competition Total
DStv Premiership MTN 8 Carling Knockout Cup Nedbank Cup
1 Tebogo Potsane 2 0 0 0 2
Ashley Du Preez 1 1 0 0
Mduduzi Mdantsane 1 1 0 0
2 Christian Saile 0 1 0 0 1
Mduduzi Shabalala 1 0 0 0
Dillon Solomons 1 0 0 0
Reeve Frosler 1 0 0 0

Clean Sheets

Rank Name Competition Total
DStv Premiership MTN 8 Carling Knockout Cup Nedbank Cup
1 Brandon Peterson 4 4
2 Itumeleng Khune
Bruce Bvuma
Bontle Molefe

Transfers[edit]

Transfer-In

Date Position Nat Name From Fee Ref
1 July 2023 DF Botswana Thatayaone Ditlhokwe SuperSport United Free [5][6]
South Africa Given Msimango TS Galaxy ZAR 4'000'000
MF Mduduzi Mdantsane Cape Town City ZAR 3'500'000 [6]
Venezuela Edson Castillo Caracas F.C. undisclosed [7]
South Africa Vicky Mkhawana Kaizer Chiefs (Promoted) — [8]
8 July 2023 Tebogo Potsane Royal AM undisclosed [9]
20 September 2023 Sibongiseni Mthethwa Stellenbosch ZAR 6'000'000 [10]
1 July 2023 FW Ranga Chivaviro Marumo Gallants undisclosed [11]
Pule Mmodi Golden Arrows [12]
Loan In
7 August 2023 FW Colombia Jasond González Real Santa Cruz Undisclosed [13]

Transfer-Out/Released

Date Position Nat Name To Fee ref.
May 2023 CB South Africa Eric Mathoho Released — [14]
June 2023 CB Siyabonga Ngezana FCSB ZAR12'000'000 [15]
MF Phathutshedzo Nange Released — [16]
Cole Alexander [17]
13 July 2023 CB Austin Dube [18]
1 August 2023 FW Kgaogelo Sekgota [19]
16 August 2023 Burundi Bonfils-Caleb Bimenyimana [20]
18 September

2023

MF South Africa Kamohelo Mahlatsi [21]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Premier Soccer League – www.psl.co.za – official website". psl.co.za. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
  2. ^ Luthuli, Lusanda. "First Look: Chiefs Reveal Kappa Merch!". Soccer Laduma. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
  3. ^ Times, iDiski (28 June 2023). "Official: Chiefs Announce New Head Coach". iDiski Times. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  4. ^ Reporter, S. L. "2023/24 MTN8 Fixture List Confirmed". Soccer Laduma. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
  5. ^ "New-look Kaizer Chiefs defence: How Soweto giants could line up with new signings in 2023–24 season | Goal.com South Africa". www.goal.com. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
  6. ^ a b Dube, Mthokozisi (25 March 2023). "Kaizer Chiefs complete third signing". FARPost. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
  7. ^ Gwegwe, Siseko (13 June 2023). "Breaking: Chiefs agree terms to sign Edson Castillo". The South African. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
  8. ^ newsherald (27 May 2023). "Vicky signs with the Kaizer Chiefs". Letaba Herald. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
  9. ^ Writer, S. L. "BREAKING: Chiefs Confirm Seventh Signing". Soccer Laduma. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
  10. ^ Kohler, Lorenz (20 September 2023). "Chiefs Set To Beat Pirates To Mthethwa Deal". iDiski Times. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
  11. ^ Gwegwe, Siseko (23 June 2023). "Chiefs: New striker spotted at Naturena". The South African. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
  12. ^ Makonco, Sinethemba (27 June 2023). "Mmodi Has Signed With Chiefs – Source". iDiski Times. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
  13. ^ Kohler, Lorenz (7 August 2023). "Chiefs Land New South American Striker". iDiski Times. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  14. ^ "Kaizer Chiefs confirm Eric Mathoho exit: Tower gives emotional speech as he leaves Naturena | Goal.com South Africa". www.goal.com. 25 May 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
  15. ^ "Siyabonga Ngezana: Kaizer Chiefs confirm defefender joins Romanian outfit Fotbal Club FCSB | Goal.com South Africa". www.goal.com. 15 June 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
  16. ^ "Former Kaizer Chiefs duo are now reunited at PSL rivals SuperSport United after Phathutshedzo Nange finds a new home | Goal.com South Africa". www.goal.com. 28 June 2023. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
  17. ^ Kohler, Lorenz (29 June 2023). "Chiefs Part Ways With Another Player". iDiski Times. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
  18. ^ "Austin Dube: Richards Bay unveil former Kaizer Chiefs defender | Goal.com South Africa". www.goal.com. 14 July 2023. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
  19. ^ Kohler, Lorenz (1 August 2023). "Sekgota Lands New Club After Chiefs Exit". iDiski Times. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
  20. ^ "Chiefs part ways with Burundian international Bimenyimana". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  21. ^ Raophala, Mauwane (18 September 2023). "Kaizer Jr reveals the reason behind Mahlatsi's contract termination". FARPost. Retrieved 18 September 2023.

External links[edit]

•Kaizer Chiefs Website

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