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

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.  

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.

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. 

It would be fanciful to think of Chiefs as title contenders. Realistically, a push for a top-three finish would represent a very good season. 

There are just too few goalscorers at the club to win matches consistently. Kaizer Chiefs should be solid at the back but may need to nick 1-0 wins. 

The best-case scenario is third place. 

Their predicted finish is fourth spot under their new coach.