With just over a month remaining until the conclusion of the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season, Kaizer Chiefs are set to make tough decisions on players like Gaston Sirino.
The biggest question is whether the club will keep their co-coaches for next season. Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze have had a good campaign as co-coaches and might finish third and earn a CAF Confederation Cup.
If they are kept for another season, then there’s a number of players who will no doubt be released by the club.
One of them is Uruguayan attacker Gaston Siriino. At 35, he hasn’t made much of an impact this campaign, only netting once in 24 appearances across all competitions.
Against Polokwane City, Sirino was given a rare run but did not change much. Kaze explained why he introduced the winger in the second half.
“They are players that have a lot of potential and as well, there is a big squad,” said Kaze when asked about the two players.
“And I feel as well that they contributed today very well to the game and the competition is good between the players and everyone is working really hard to get his chance.”
Sirino’s contract with Chiefs is expiring in June and will unlikely get a new deal unless he plays a huge role against Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates.
Other players who are likely to leave after June are Fiacre Ntwari, George Matlou, Ashley Du Preez, Reeve Frosler and Thabo Cele.
Sirino could leave Chiefs
Frosler and Cele have not been utilised much under the co-coaches this season. At right-back, Chiefs have opted for either Dillan Solomons or Thabiso Monyane.
In the middle of the park, Siphesihle Ndlovu, Lebohang Maboe and Sibongiseni Mthethwa have often been preferred, with Cele making way in the second half. He could leave this season, especially if the coaches stay.