Having closed out their European pre-season tour with a narrow 2-1 loss to Elche, Kaizer Chiefs have returned home to turn their full attention to the 2026 Toyota Cup.
The Soweto giants will host Zimbabwean champions Scottland FC—a side boasting former Amakhosi fan favourites Khama Billiat and Knowledge Musona—in their final pre-season exhibition before kicking off their Betway Premiership campaign against Kruger United.
The match will also mark the official debut of new head coach Fernando Da Cruz on home soil, alongside the unveiling of the club’s 2026/27 home and away kits.
Match Overview & Broadcast Details
- Match: Kaizer Chiefs vs Scottland FC (Toyota Cup)
- Date: Sunday, 26 July 2026
- Kick-Off Time: 15:00 SAST (Curtain-raiser Legends match starts at 12:00)
- Venue: Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace, Rustenburg
- TV Channel: SABC 1
Predicted Kaizer Chiefs Starting XI
With injuries ruling out star forward Khanyisa Mayo (hernia surgery recovery) and left-back Paseka Mako (forearm fracture), Fernando Da Cruz is expected to rely on squad depth and tactical versatility.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1):
Petersen (GK); Solomons, Miguel, Moloisane, Cross; Maboe, Ndlovu; Vilakazi, Velebayi, Duba; Silva.
- In Goal: Brandon Petersen starts between the sticks.
- Defense: Dillan Solomons and Bradley Cross operate as full-backs, with new signing Thabo Moloisane partnering Inácio Miguel in central defense.
- Midfield Engine: Lebohang Maboe and Siphesihle Ndlovu provide defensive stability and tactical control in the pivot.
- Attack: Mfundo Vilakazi, Assele Velebayi, and Wandile Duba form a fluid attacking trio behind main striker Flávio Silva.
