Kaizer Chiefs always seem capable of paying big salaries and impressive transfer fees even through a lengthy trophy drought.
The amounts roll in even though last season’s Nedbank Cup is the club’s only trophy in a decade.
How does that work?
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Kaizer Chiefs remain relevant and marketable
Kaizer Chiefs Football Club makes a lot of money from merch and ticket sales. There’s also a sky-high demand to watch their matches through TV subscription services. Imagine how many fans get DStv Compact purely to watch the mighty Glamour Boys? These aren’t the only factors, but it’s clear why Chiefs are still a massive institution despite their long Betway Premiership title drought. As long as there are millions of Kaizer Chiefs fans, the club will stay relevant.
Big cash injection
Polokwane Municipality’s Sports and Recreation Manager, Mantlako Sebaka, has defended the authority’s decision to lease Peter Mokaba Stadium to Kaizer Chiefs. Amakhosi and the municipality have entered into a R16 million deal, seeing Chiefs bring six matches over the next two campaigns to the 45,000-seater stadium.
History still counts
Let’s not forget the club’s 55 trophies in their storied history, including 13 league crowns. They’re also, by far and away, the most followed club in the land. Next up
Can Kaizer Chiefs afford Pitso?
Bankrolled by Sundowns’ seemingly limitless funds, Mosimane had more wriggle-room in the transfer market. That won’t be his situation at Chiefs where spending power isn’t on that level, and this is assuming they can even afford his considerable wage demands as a coach.
Is Pitso a candidate for the job?
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.
