Kaizer Chiefs have landed a massive courtroom win, which might give them more clarity on some playing personnel.
Asanele Velebayi and Luke Baartman haven’t made debuts for the club yet.
The young former Cape Town Spurs duo have been waiting for clearance after a controversial contractual standoff.
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SAFPU welcomes ruling on Kaizer Chiefs duo
The South African Football Players Union (SAFPU) has welcomed the ruling affirming a principle that players must not be bound by contracts that are no longer valid. SAFA Arbitrator Hilton Epstein ruled in favour of Velebayi and Luke Baartman, declaring them free agents. They are now free to play for Kaizer Chiefs. SAFPU sees this as a major win for players.
Duba is struggling this season with Kaizer Chiefs
Kaizer Chiefs striker Wandile Duba admits that the start of the 2025-2026 season hasn’t been his best work. However, the 21-year-old vows to keep working hard. He started the first four matches of the league but has only made one substitute appearance since. He was absent for the 1-1 draw against Gallants, and an unused sub in the 1-1 draw with AmaZulu, and was left out altogether in Chiefs’ Telkom Knockout defeat to Stellenbosch.
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Full Kaizer Chiefs squad for 2025-2026
Meanwhile, the Glamour Boys are looking a whole lot stronger following a winter transfer spree.
Goalkeepers: Brandon Petersen, Fiacre Ntwari, Bruce Bvuma, Karabo Bontle Molefe
Defenders: Given Msimango, Rushwin Dortley, Inacio Miguel, Zitha Kwinika, Aden McCarthy, Bradley Cross, Paseka Mako, Nkanyiso Shinga, Reeve Frosler, Thabiso Monyane, Dillan Solomons, Kabelo Nkgwesa
Midfielders: Sibongiseni Mthethwa, Siphesihle Ndlovu, Thulani Mabaso, Thabo Cele, Mduduzi Shabalala, Lebohang Maboe, Nkosingiphile Ngcobo, Ethan Chislett, Lehlogonolo Matlou
Forwards: Mfundo Vilakazi, Gaston Sirino, Pule Mmodi, Glody Lilepo, Donay Jansen, Asanele Velebayi, Etiosa Ighodaro, Khanyisa Mayo, Ashley du Preez, Wandile Duba, Tashreeq Morris, Flavio Silva, Luke Baartman, Naledi Hlongwane.
