Kaizer Chiefs 2024-25 Season Preview - New Coach, Seven Signings, Same Goalscoring Woes

John Eastwood

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Last updated: 14 Sep 2024

John Eastwood 14 Sep 2024

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Kaizer Chiefs signed seven players
Key signings include Njabulo Blom (midfielder) and Gaston Sirino (attacker).
Coach Nasreddine Nabi's 4-2-3-1 formation will aim for a top-three finish, with a predicted fourth place.

Despite signing seven new players, Kaizer Chiefs are not expected to challenge for the PSL title (Getty Images).

Chiefs’ Transfer Business

Amakhosi have had a busy off-season with seven players joining the club. They have acquired a new goalkeeper in Fiacre Ntwari and four new defenders in Bradley Cross, Bongani Sam, Rushwin Dortley and Inacio Miguel.
Chiefs’ Transfer Business
Key Players for Kaizer Chiefs
Analysis of Kaizer Chiefs Tactics
Realistic Expectations for the 2024-25 Season
Predicted Kaizer Chiefs Finish

They also signed Njabulo Blom on loan to bolster central midfielder and veteran playmaker Gaston Sirino for the front three. No key players have left the club but they have not truly addressed their goalscoring problems.

Key Players for Kaizer Chiefs

Ashley Du Preez will be crucial in attack with his pace and movement. It is not clear if he will be used as a central striker or in the wide areas.

Reeve Frosler will be important at right back to provide width and crosses. There is very little cover on that right flank so keeping Frosler fit will be key.

There are no other key players with many positions have two options of a similar standard. There are five central midfielders and plenty of central defenders but the attack is lacking.

Chiefs did not address their lack of a ruthless number nine and had several bids rejected for a new right winger.

Analysis of Kaizer Chiefs Tactics

Coach Nasreddine Nabi is expected to play a 4-2-3-1 formation. He usually picks one genuine winger and one narrow option to play between the lines.

Nabi’s previous club were excellent on set pieces and played a direct, attacking game. Whilst he favours short buildup play, his sides tend to play forward passes quite early.