Can Amakhosi cope without them?

Kaizer Chiefs have a mammoth Nedbank Cup semi-final with Sundowns, and they are set to contest it without two key stars.

Chiefs sweat on fitness of key duo

Kaizer Chiefs are likely to be without Thabo Cele and central defender Inacio Miguel for their Nedbank Cup semi-final with Sundowns on Sunday. Midfield anchor Cele missed the 1-1 draw against TS Galaxy last weekend after sustaining a knock in Chiefs’ 2-1 defeat to Golden Arrows. Meanwhile, Angolan star Miguel was injured against Galaxy. That’s a blow, with the new signing making 26 appearances this season across all competitions.

Nabi on Miguel and Cele

“For Miguel and Thabo Cele … I will answer after. It’s open,” said Nabi. If the Tunisian tactician is without both players, he’ll have to stick with the midfield pairing that started against Galaxy; Yusuf Maart and Nkosingiphile Ngcobo.

Kaizer Chiefs will look to bounce back from their recent league struggles when they visit Golden Arrows on Saturday, 29 March.

Predicted Amakhosi XI vs Sundowns

Bvuma; Solomons, Msimango, Kwinika, Dove; Ngcobo, Maart; Duba, Shabalala, Du Preez; Morris.

Transfer rumours from the Kaizer Chiefs camp

Meanwhile, Kaizer Chiefs have several strikers on their transfer wish list. Bosnian star Dzenan Zajmovic is the latest in a long line. He’s got eight goals in 22 league appearances this term. Here’s the latest from the rumour mill.

Will Chiefs cope without this duo?

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Kaizer Chiefs to send foreign midfielder packing due too…

Not enough space.

Kaizer Chiefs’ foreign spots are occupied by Fiacre Ntwari, Edson Castillo, Edmilson Dove, Glody Lilepo and Inacio Miguel. One must leave.

Kaizer Chiefs plan swoop for foreign stars

Uruguayan midfielder Gaston Sirino is registered as a local player after obtaining South African citizenship. However, if Chiefs want to sign foreign players like Fiston Mayele, they’ll need to de-register one of their existing foreign players. Venezuelan midfielder Edson Castillo is reportedly a player Chiefs are willing to cut in order to accommodate new arrivals. This is according to the Citizen.

Could Zajmovic fill Castillo’s spot at Kaizer Chiefs?

30-year-old Bosnian star Dzenan Zajmovic has been a late bloomer in his career. However, his 2024-2025 season numbers of eight goals and three assists in 22 Betway Premiership appearances are indicative of a guy who can do a job in South Africa’s PSL. Only Sundowns pair Iqraam Rayners and Lucas Ribeiro Costa have scored more than the 1.90m tall marksman this term. His record of a direct goal contribution every other game has raised a ew eyebrows.

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REVEALED: FIVE major striker targets for Kaizer Chiefs

Fiston Mayele, top of the Kaizer Chiefs wish list

Reportedly, the 31-year-old’s current club Pyramids, wants to sign Sekhukhune’s 23-year-old striker Andy Boyeli. That move could potentially pave the way for Chiefs to pounce on Mayele. Mayele is renowned for his finishing ability, scoring 31 times and bagging seven assists in 69 appearances for the club.

Kaizer Chiefs’ urgent striker search

Yanela Mbuthuma

23-year-old Richards Bay striker Yanela Mbuthuma is a viable target to bolster Amakhosi’s frontline. He has four goals and an assist from 20 league appearances this term. Not shabby for a side struggling against relegation. However, Orlando Pirates are also keen on the youngster.

Muzomuhle Khanyi

26-year-old Muzomuhle Khanyi has been causing a stir in the NFD, scoring goals for fun. He recently bagged a treble to further enhance his reputation as one of the best potential bargain deals available on the market.

Michael Olunga

31-year-old Olunga has played for Kenyan giants Gor Mahia, Swedish side Djurgardens, Spanish LaLiga’s Girona, Chinese outfit Hengfeng, Kashiwa Reysol from Japan’s J-League and Qatari club Al-Duhail SC. To say he’s Kenya’s greatest is probably an understatement, but perhaps brother duo Victor Wanyama and McDonald Mariga would like a word. Chiefs are considering an ambitious move for the man valued at R180 million, but his wage demands and signing-on fee will likely be prohibitive.

Dzenan Zajmovic

30-year-old Bosnian star Dzenan Zajmovic has been a late bloomer in his career. However, 2024-2025 season numbers of eight goals and three assists in 22 Betway Premiership appearances are indicative of a guy who can do a job in South Africa’s PSL. Only Sundowns pair Iqraam Rayners and Lucas Ribeiro Costa have scored more than the 1.90m tall marksman this term. His record of a direct goal contribution every other game has raised a few eyebrows.

Which striker on this list is your first choice, Kaizer Chiefs fans?