2020–21 Kaizer Chiefs F.C. season
The 2020–21 season is Kaizer Chiefs' 25th season in the South African Premier Division, the highest division of South African football league system. After finishing in second place in the 2019–20 season, Kaizer Chiefs entered the 2020–21 CAF Champions League.
| 2020–21 season | |
|---|---|
| Chairman | Kaizer Motaung |
| Manager | Gavin Hunt |
| Stadium | FNB Stadium |
| Dstv Premiership | 12th |
| MTN 8 | Semi-finals |
| Nedbank Cup | Round of 32 |
| Champions League | Group Stage |
| Top goalscorer | League: Nkosingiphile Ngcobo (3) All: Leonardo Castro(3), Nkosingiphile Ngcobo (3) |
Squad
Season squad
| Squad No. | Name | Nationality | Position(s) | Date of birth (Age) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | |||||||||||
| 1 | Brylon Petersen |  |
GK | 18 December 1995 | |||||||
| 32 | Itumeleng Khune (C) | |
GK | 20 June 1987 | |||||||
| 34 | Karabo Molefe | |
GK | 6 January 2003 | |||||||
| 40 | Daniel Akpeyi |  |
GK | 3 August 1986 | |||||||
| 44 | Bruce Bvuma | |
GK | 15 May 1995 | |||||||
| Defenders | |||||||||||
| 2 | Ramahlwe Mphahlele | |
RB / CB | 1 February 1990 | |||||||
| 3 | Eric Mathoho | |
CB | 1 March 1990 | |||||||
| 4 | Daniel Cardoso | |
CB | 16 February 1989 | |||||||
| 18 | Kgotso Moleko | |
RB / RWB | 27 August 1989 | |||||||
| 19 | Happy Mashiane | |
LB / LWB | 1 January 1998 | |||||||
| 20 | Yagan Sasman | |
LB / CB | 6 July 1996 | |||||||
| 22 | Philani Zulu | |
LB / LWB / LM | 16 September 1992 | |||||||
| 30 | Siyabonga Ngezana | |
CB | 15 November 1997 | |||||||
| 36 | Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya | |
LB / LWB | 6 October 1996 | |||||||
| 39 | Reeve Frosler | |
RB / RWB / RM | 11 January 1998 | |||||||
| 45 | Njabulo Blom | |
RB / CB / RM | 11 December 1999 | |||||||
| Midfielders | |||||||||||
| 5 | Teddy Akumu |  |
DM / CM | 20 October 1992 | |||||||
| 6 | Kearyn Baccus | |
CM / RM | 5 September 1991 | |||||||
| 10 | Siphelele Ntshangase | |
CM / AM | 11 May 1993 | |||||||
| 21 | Lebogang Manyama | |
RM / AM | 13 September 1990 | |||||||
| 31 | Willard Katsande |  |
DM / CM | 15 January 1986 | |||||||
| 37 | Nkosingiphile Ngcobo | |
CM / AM | 16 November 1999 | |||||||
| 46 | Keletso Sifama | |
AM | 27 April 2003 | |||||||
| 47 | Lebohang Lesako | |
RM | 3 July 1999 | |||||||
| Forwards | |||||||||||
| 7 | Lazarous Kambole |  |
RW / LW / SS | 20 January 1994 | |||||||
| 8 | Leonardo Castro |  |
ST | 12 May 1989 | |||||||
| 9 | Samir Nurković |  |
ST | 13 June 1992 | |||||||
| 11 | Khama Billiat | |
RW / LW / SS | 16 July 1989 | |||||||
| 25 | Bernard Parker | |
ST / SS | 16 March 1986 | |||||||
| 28 | Dumisani Zuma | |
RW / SS | 22 May 1995 | |||||||
Last updated: 19 October 2020.
Source: worldfootball.net
Transfers
Released
| Date from | Position | Nationality | Name | To | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 July 2020 | CM | |
George Maluleka | Mamelodi Sundowns |
Released | [1] |
| 1 July 2020 | RM | |
Joseph Malongoane | Free agent | Released | [2] |
| 1 July 2020 | AM | |
Kabelo Mahlasela | Free agent | Released | [2] |
Competitions
Win Draw Loss Fixtures
South African Premier Division
| 24 October 2020 1 | Kaizer Chiefs | 0–3 | Mamelodi Sundowns | Soweto, South Africa |
| Report | Shalulile  37'Erasmus 54'Zwane 89' (pen.) |
Stadium: FNB Stadium |
| 27 October 2020 2 | Chippa United | 0–1 | Kaizer Chiefs | Port Elizabeth, South Africa |
| Report | Damons 77' (o.g.) |
Stadium: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium |
| 4 November 2020 3 | Kaizer Chiefs | 0–0 | TS Galaxy | Soweto, South Africa |
| Report | Stadium: FNB Stadium Attendance: 0 |
| 21 November 2020 4 | Lamontville Golden Arrows | 2–2 | Kaizer Chiefs | Durban, South Africa |
| Conco 49' (pen.) Sibiya 70' |
Report | Castro 58', 65' |
Stadium: Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium Attendance: 0 |
| 24 November 2020 5 | Moroka Swallows | 1–0 | Kaizer Chiefs | Soweto, South Africa |
| Mhlongo 86' |
Report | Stadium: Dobsonville Stadium Attendance: 0 |
| 09 December 2020 6 | Kaizer Chiefs | 2–2 | Black Leopards | Soweto, South Africa |
| Ngcobo 69' Billiat 86' |
Report | Karuru 12', 22' |
Stadium: Soccer City Stadium Attendance: 0 |
| 15 December 2020 7 | SuperSport United | 2–1 | Kaizer Chiefs | Atteridgeville, South Africa |
| Grobler 45' Mbule 53' |
Report |
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Stadium: Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium Attendance: 0 |
| 19 December 2020 8 | Kaizer Chiefs | 1–1 | Bloemfontein Celtic | Soweto, South Africa |
| Akamu 9' |
Report |
|
Stadium: FNB Stadium Attendance: 0 |
| 9 January 2021 9 | Kaizer Chiefs | 0–2 | Maritzburg United | Soweto, South Africa |
| Report | Moseamedi 66', 79' |
Stadium: FNB Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Eugene Mdluli |
| 13 January 2021 10 | Amazulu | 0–1 | Kaizer Chiefs | Durban, South Africa |
| Report | Nurkovic 11' |
Stadium: Jonsonn Kings Park Stadium Attendance: 0 |
| 16 January 2021 11 | Cape Town City | 1–2 | Kaizer Chiefs | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Fagrie Lakay 83' |
Report | Ngcobo 7' Mashiane 19' |
Stadium: Cape Town Stadium Attendance: 0 |
| 19 January 2021 12 | Kaizer Chiefs | 3–0 | Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila | Soweto, South Africa |
| Ngcobo 19' Manyama 66'Mashiane 90' |
Report | Stadium: Soccer City Stadium Attendance: 0 |
| 23 January 2021 13 | Stellenbosch | 0–0 | Kaizer Chiefs | Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Report | Stadium: Danie Craven Stadium Attendance: 0 |
| 26 January 2021 14 | Kaizer Chiefs | 1–1 | Baroka | Soweto, South Africa |
| Mosele 76' (o.g.) |
Report | Masiya 53' |
Stadium: Soccer City Stadium Attendance: 0 |
MTN 8
| 18 October 2020 Quarter-final | Kaizer Chiefs | 2–1 | Maritzburg United | Soweto, South Africa |
| 15:00 UTC (UTC+2) | Sasman 73', 75' |
Report |
|
Stadium: FNB Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Luxolo Badi |
| 31 October 2020 Semi-final 1st Leg | Orlando Pirates | 3–0 | Kaizer Chiefs | Soweto, South Africa |
| 15:00 UTC (UTC+2) | Lepasa 26' Pule 67'Lorch 81' |
Report | Stadium: Orlando Stadium Attendance: 0 |
| 8 November 2020 Semi-final 2nd Leg | Kaizer Chiefs | 0–2 | Orlando Pirates | Soweto, South Africa |
| 15:00 UTC (UTC+2) | Makaringe 59' Mntambo 80' |
Stadium: FNB Stadium Attendance: 0 |
Nedbank Cup
| 7 February 2021 Round of 32 | Kaizer Chiefs | v | Richards Bay | Soweto, South Africa |
| 17:00 (UTC+2) | Stadium: Soccer City Stadium Attendance: 0 |
CAF Champions League
| 29 November 2020 Preliminary round 1st Leg | PWD Bamenda | 0–1 | Kaizer Chiefs | Limbe, Cameroon |
| 15:00 UTC (UTC+2) | Mathoho 83' |
Stadium: Limbe Stadium Attendance: 0 |
| 05 December 2020 Preliminary round 2nd Leg | Kaizer Chiefs | 0–0 | PWD Bamenda | Soweto, South Africa |
| 19:00 UTC (UTC+2) | Report | Stadium: Soccer City Stadium Attendance: 0 |
| 23 December 2020 First round 1st Leg | Kaizer Chiefs | 0–0 | 1° de Agosto | Soweto, South Africa |
| 19:00 UTC (UTC+2) | Report | Stadium: Soccer City Stadium Attendance: 0 |
Group stage
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification | WAC | HOR | PET | KZC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Wydad Casablanca |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Advance to knockout stage | — | 5–6 Mar | 9–10 Apr | 13 Feb | |
| 2 |  Horoya |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16–17 Mar | — | 13 Feb | 9–10 Apr | ||
| 3 |  Petro de Luanda |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 Feb | 2–3 Apr | — | 16–17 Mar | ||
| 4 | Kaizer Chiefs |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–3 Apr | 23 Feb | 5–6 Mar | — |
First match(es) will be played on 13 February 2021. Source: Soccerway
References
- "Kaizer Chiefs part ways with George Maluleka". Kick Off. 30 June 2020. Retrieved 3 November 2020.
- "Kaizer Chiefs confirm Kabelo Mahlasela, Joseph Molangoane release". Kick Off. 30 June 2020. Retrieved 3 November 2020.
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