The final whistle of the domestic season marks the immediate start of a massive boardroom restructuring at Naturena. Despite steering the ship to a highly respectable third-place finish and a guaranteed spot in next season’s CAF Confederation Cup, Kaizer Chiefs management is wasting no time planning a ruthless squad clearout.
Reports indicate that as many as seven senior players see their current contracts expire next month, and the club is prepared to let the axe fall on several high-profile names to clear space for heavy-duty incoming talent.
Time’s Up: The Seven Stars on the Brink
With the club targeting marquee reinforcements to mount an aggressive continental campaign next season, the upcoming June contract expiry deadline will serve as a natural exit point for players who have fallen down the pecking order:
THE JUNE CONTRACT EXPIRY WATCHLIST:
Gaston Sirino Zitha Kwinika
Bruce Bvuma Dillan Solomons
Sibongiseni Mthethwa Pule Mmodi
Khanyisa Mayo
While Khanyisa Mayo has shown glimmers of resurgence during the tail-end of his loan spell and Pule Mmodi remains a highly flexible utility option across the frontline, the remaining five face a steep, uphill battle to secure extensions.
In a surprising twist among the goalkeeper ranks, management is reportedly putting the final touches on a brand-new contract extension for Brandon Petersen, effectively cementing his long-term future at the club despite fellow shot-stopper Bruce Bvuma’s precarious contract situation.
Crippled Amakhosi Host Survival-Starved Chippa in Season Finale
The Glamour Boys wrap up their 2025/26 Betway Premiership campaign on Saturday, 23 May, at the Moses Mabhida Stadium. Because third place has been wrapped up for weeks, Amakhosi enter the finale in a completely relaxed frame of mind—but they will do so with a heavily depleted frontline.
- Mduduzi Shabalala: Sidelined in the early stages of recovery from a painful broken arm.
- Glody Lilepo: Serving a multi-match suspension following a dramatic red card against AmaZulu FC.
- Flavio Silva: The club’s top goalscorer (10 goals in all competitions) had his season cut short prematurely after picking up a costly fourth yellow card last weekend, triggering an automatic one-game ban.
While Chiefs navigate a heavy selection headache up front, Chippa United arrive with everything to play for. Newly appointed coach Brandon Truter knows a single victory will instantly guarantee the Chilli Boys’ top-flight status for next season, saving them from the high-pressure promotion-relegation playoff slot.
Where to Watch: The match kicks off simultaneously with the rest of the league at 15:00 on Saturday and will broadcast live on DStv Channel 202 (SuperSport PSL).
