After a disappointing ninth-place finish in the 2024/25 PSL season, Kaizer Chiefs is clearly signaling its intent to return to the top.
The club’s recent Nedbank Cup triumph not only secured a place in the CAF Confederation Cup but also fueled a significant recruitment initiative.
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Amakhosi has been one of the busiest clubs in the transfer market, bringing in a host of new faces to compete on both the domestic and continental fronts.
The flurry of new signings and a perfect start to the new season—winning all three of their opening league matches—suggests that Chiefs have indeed had a successful transfer window.
The club has focused on reinforcing key positions, leveraging a mix of strategic acquisitions as well as valuable free agents to rebuild the squad under coach Nasreddine Nabi.
Here is a look at the full list of new signings for the 2025/26 campaign:
Flavio Silva (Persebaya Surabaya)
Ethan Chislett (Port Vale)
Nkanyiso Shinga (FC Alverca)
Paseka Mako (Orlando Pirates)
Thabiso Monyane (Orlando Pirates)
Siphesihle Ndlovu (SuperSport United)
Asanele Velebayi (Cape Town Spurs)
Luke Baartman (Cape Town Spurs)
Etiosa Ighodaro (Mamelodi Sundowns)
Lebohang Maboe (Mamelodi Sundowns)
This new-look squad will be put to the ultimate test in their highly anticipated Betway Premiership clash against defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns on Wednesday at the FNB Stadium. Kick-off is set for 19h30.
A victory in this heavyweight bout would not only cement Chiefs’ impressive start but also serve as a powerful statement about their readiness to challenge for silverware this season.