The Kaizer Chiefs Naturena Village in all its glory. Image: Ernest Makhaya

Kaizer Chiefs fixtures: Final four games and kick-off times

Amakhosi haven’t had their best season, but there’s still plenty to play for.

by James Freemantle

06-05-2024 07:07

in Premier Soccer League

The Kaizer Chiefs Naturena Village in all its glory. Image: Ernest Makhaya

Kaizer Chiefs still have four fixtures to negotiate, and they’re in with a shot of making the top eight and securing MTN8 qualification.

Kaizer Chiefs fixtures

Amakhosi have four matches left of the DStv Premiership campaign. Only two points separate Amakhosi in eighth place (33) and AmaZulu in twelfth (31), so it’ll be an almighty scrap to finish in the MTN8 qualification places.

Tue 07 May vs TS Galaxy (H) – 19:30
Sun 12 May vs AmaZulu (A) – 17:30
Sat 18 May vs Polokwane (H) – 15:00
Sat 25 May vs Cape Town Spurs (A) – 15:00

Kaizer Chiefs Coach — Kaizer Chiefs fans encapsulating the passion of a Soweto Derby. Image: BackpagePix

Msimango suspended for Galaxy test

Spiwe Given Msimango has been a cornerstone of the Chiefs back four this season, making 24 appearances in the league. His red card against Sundowns, however, rules him out of Amakhosi’s next fixture against TS Galaxy. The irony of that won’t be lost on him or coach Cavin Johnson after the classy central defender moved to Chiefs from the Rockets just under a year ago. With Thatayaone Ditlhokwe just back from injury, this is hardly an ideal situation. Njabulo Ngcobo should step into the side. Edmilson Dove, who’s on the brink of signing a new two-year deal, could also slot in there.

Given Msimango captaincy at Kaizer Chiefs, explained. Inage: Msimango Instagram — Given Msimango. Image: Msimango Instagram

WANDILE DUBA IS GOING NOWHERE

According to Soccer-Laduma sources, 19-year-old striker Wandile Duba will sign a new long-term deal with Kaizer Chiefs.

“The boy is not going anywhere as the technical team has recommended that he should stay. What they see in training has given them the sense that they can’t lose such a good young player and that’s why they have even extended his contract for another four years. His current contract was coming to an end in June 2025 but now it will run until June 2029. Everyone at the club is happy with him and his progress and that’s why it was not hard to agree with what the technical team recommended to management to keep him for longer,” said the source.