Chiefs Gear Up! Nabi Reveals Plans & Starting XI vs Asante!
Kaizer Chiefs fans have reason to be excited! Coach Nasreddine Nabi has confirmed the club's intention to strengthen the squad, aiming to 'fill one or two positions' to meet ambitious targets for the upcoming season. The team is preparing for both domestic and international competitions, and recent player additions are a sign of their intent.
Chiefs Name Starting XI for Asante Clash
In preparation for the new season, Kaizer Chiefs faced Asante Kotoko in the 2025 Toyota Cup at the Moses Mabhida Stadium. This follows Young Africans defeating Chiefs in the previous year's edition.
The Soweto giants spent time in the Netherlands, playing five matches against Dutch Eredivisie and second division teams. Several new signings featured in these games, although Siphesihle Ndlovu and Paseko Mako were absent due to injury.
Here's the starting lineup that took on Asante Kotoko:
- Goalkeeper: Petersen
- Defenders: McCarthy, Miguel, Shinga, Monyane
- Midfielders: Mthethwa, Cele, Lilepo
- Forwards: Ngcobo, Vilakazi, Da Silva
Substitutes: Bvuma, Frosler, Zwane, Hlongwane, Matlou, Cross, Solomons, Chislette, Mmodi, Sirino, Nkgwesa, Shabalala, Duba
The team's preparations and Nabi's strategic moves suggest a promising season ahead for the Amakhosi. Supporters are eager to see how the new squad performs and whether they can achieve the set targets.