Chiefs New Signings’ Official Shirt Numbers Revealed

Kaizer Chiefs have revealed the shirt numbers of their seven new signings ahead of the 2022/23 season.

The Glamour Boys have embarked on a squad revamp since new coach Arthur Zwane took over, announcing seven signings, while as many as 12 players left the club.

Stellenbosch FC duo Zitha Kwinika and Ashley Du Preez were the first two players announced by the Glamour Boys, before Swallows trio Kamohelo Mahlatsi, Dillan Solomons and Lehlogonolo Matlou followed.

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In addition, Siyathemba Sithebe joined on a free deal from AmaZulu, while Yusuf Maart from Sekhukhune United was the club’s final addition to date.

Kwinika takes over the Nr.4 shirt of Daniel Cardoso, while Mahlatsi was unveiled as the club’s new Nr.5, which was last worn by Anthony Akumu Agay. Sithebe takes over the Nr.6 shirt from Kearyn Baccus.

Dillan Solomons will wear the Nr.18 shirt, which was last worn by Kgotso Moleko, but previously by current coach Zwane when he still donned the famous black and gold stripes.

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Matlou received the Nr.22, last worn by Philani Zulu. Meanwhile, Ashley Du Preez will be the club’s new Nr.9, taking the number last worn by Samir Nurkovic.

Below are all new shirt numbers of Chiefs’ new editions:

• Zitha Kwinika No.4
• Kamohelo Mahlatsi No.5
• Siyathemba Sithebe No.6
• Ashley du Preez – No.9
• Dillan Solomons – No.18
• Yusuf Maart – tbc
• Lehlogonolo Matlou – Nr.22
• Mduduzi Shabalala – tbc