Kaizer Chiefs offered Molefi Ntseki a coaching role but he declined.

Kaizer Motaung welcomes Molefi Ntseki to Kaizer Chiefs coach

New Chiefs coach: We’re preparing to win the league

Kaizer Chiefs have set out clear ambitions to return to title winning ways as they get set to return to action in the pre-season.

Kaizer Chiefs offered Molefi Ntseki a coaching role but he declined.

Kaizer Motaung welcomes Molefi Ntseki to Kaizer Chiefs coach

Newly appointed Kaizer Chiefs head coach Molefi Ntseki has made a promise to restore the glory days of Amakhosi, and one way or another, he will be working with a very different group of players compared to last season.

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As it is, a brief pre-season African tour begins with a clash against Young Africans SC on Saturday, kicking off at 7pm.

Looking ahead, Ntseki has made it clear that he believes this team can return to its former glory days.

“It’s a very good step that we’re taking to play outside the country so that we can have a feel of how it’s like if we are to win the league and play Champions League next season,” he said.

“We’re looking forward to having a strong team that will compete in the league, and if things go well, we’ll see ourselves competing in the Champions League.”

Following the conclusion of the Tanzanian leg, the Chiefs contingent will journey south to Botswana for another keenly anticipated clash against Township Rollers a week later, on 29 July, at the national stadium in the capital, Gaborone. Kick-off is at 3pm.

The squad will then return home to prepare to host Chippa United at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Sunday, 6 August in the opening match of the 2023/24 DStv Premiership campaign.

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The Chiefs squad has undergone an effective overhaul

Here is who Chiefs have signed, length of contract, as well as the jersey numbers they will wear:

Given Msimango (four year contract. Jersey number 25)

Thatayaone Ditlhokwe (signed until June 2027. Jersey number 24)

Mduduzi Mdantsane (contract signed until June 2026. Jersey number 3)

Edison Daniel Castillo Garcia (two years with an option for a further one year. Jersey number TBC)

Pule Mmodi (three-year contract. Jersey number 13)

Ranga Chivaviro (two-year deal with a one-year option. Jersey number 7)

Tebogo Potsane (three-year deal. Jersey number TBC)

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SIX PLAYERS WHO’VE LEFT – OR WILL BE LEAVING

  • Erick Mathoho
  • Siyabonga Ngezana (sold)
  • Phathutshedzo Nange
  • Cole Alexander
  • Austin Dube
  • Khama Billiat

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