New Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando Da Cruz has indicated exactly where he wants to strengthen his side.
Chiefs boss outlines areas for improvement
Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando Da Cruz wants four players to bolster his options in the attacking third. His hope is that it adds a new dimension to their patterns of play, making them more difficult to play against.
“A striker, new wingers and an offensive midfielder. We have good profiles (already), but we asked management to get different profiles, so that we can play different football and be less predictable.”
Chiefs will sell Congolese wide attacker Glody Lilepo ahead of the new campaign. Meanwhile, coach Da Cruz confirmed that Thabo Cele is not part of his immediate plans.
Confirmed arrivals
Khanyisa Mayo has signed permanently from CR Belouizdad for a reported fee close to R9.8 million following a prior loan spell. Adolf Mtasingwa is a 27-year-old defensive midfielder signed from Azam FC for an undisclosed fee, and the first Tanzanian player to join Amakhosi. Central defender Thabo Moloisane brings PSL know-how after his spell with Stellenbosch, and goalkeeper Renaldo Leaner joins from Sekhukhune to bolster Chiefs’ options between the sticks.
Chiefs fans not thrilled by midfield arrival
In the comments sections on Facebook, there have been some scathing responses to the acquisition of Adolf Mtasingwa. Several supporters feel as though he’s not of the calibre required by the club. Meanwhile, Kabelo Nkgwesa was given a run-out in Chiefs’ first friendly match of the tour, a 1-1 draw against Scottish giants Rangers. After getting a taste of first-team football, the 19-year-old left-back, nicknamed ‘Festival’, wants more.
The new season is approaching
Meanwhile, Betway Premiership newcomers Kruger United will host Kaizer Chiefs on the first day of the 2026-27 season on Saturday, 1 August. The World Cup is a thing of the past, so we’ll soon be returning to the bread and butter of domestic league football. Maybe Donald Trump won’t photobomb the Bushbuckridge club’s big moment in the limelight.