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.

Kaizer Chiefs
2020–21 season
ChairmanKaizer Motaung
ManagerGavin Hunt
StadiumFNB Stadium
Dstv Premiership12th
MTN 8Semi-finals
Nedbank CupRound of 32
Champions LeagueGroup Stage
Top goalscorerLeague: 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 (1995-12-18) 18 December 1995
32 Itumeleng Khune (C) GK (1987-06-20) 20 June 1987
34 Karabo Molefe GK (2003-01-06) 6 January 2003
40 Daniel Akpeyi GK (1986-08-03) 3 August 1986
44 Bruce Bvuma GK (1995-05-15) 15 May 1995
Defenders
2 Ramahlwe Mphahlele RB / CB (1990-02-01) 1 February 1990
3 Eric Mathoho CB (1990-03-01) 1 March 1990
4 Daniel Cardoso CB (1989-02-16) 16 February 1989
18 Kgotso Moleko RB / RWB (1989-08-27) 27 August 1989
19 Happy Mashiane LB / LWB (1998-01-01) 1 January 1998
20 Yagan Sasman LB / CB (1996-07-06) 6 July 1996
22 Philani Zulu LB / LWB / LM (1992-09-16) 16 September 1992
30 Siyabonga Ngezana CB (1997-11-15) 15 November 1997
36 Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya LB / LWB (1996-10-06) 6 October 1996
39 Reeve Frosler RB / RWB / RM (1998-01-11) 11 January 1998
45 Njabulo Blom RB / CB / RM (1999-12-11) 11 December 1999
Midfielders
5 Teddy Akumu DM / CM (1992-10-20) 20 October 1992
6 Kearyn Baccus CM / RM (1991-09-05) 5 September 1991
10 Siphelele Ntshangase CM / AM (1993-05-11) 11 May 1993
21 Lebogang Manyama RM / AM (1990-09-13) 13 September 1990
31 Willard Katsande DM / CM (1986-01-15) 15 January 1986
37 Nkosingiphile Ngcobo CM / AM (1999-11-16) 16 November 1999
46 Keletso Sifama AM (2003-04-27) 27 April 2003
47 Lebohang Lesako RM (1999-07-03) 3 July 1999
Forwards
7 Lazarous Kambole RW / LW / SS (1994-01-20) 20 January 1994
8 Leonardo Castro ST (1989-05-12) 12 May 1989
9 Samir Nurković ST (1992-06-13) 13 June 1992
11 Khama Billiat RW / LW / SS (1989-07-16) 16 July 1989
25 Bernard Parker ST / SS (1986-03-16) 16 March 1986
28 Dumisani Zuma RW / SS (1995-05-22) 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
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
Main article: 2020–21 CAF Champions League qualifying rounds
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
05 January 2021 First round 2nd Leg 1° de Agosto 0–1 Kaizer Chiefs Luanda, Angola
15:00 UTC (UTC+2) Report Castro  47' Stadium: 11 November Stadium
Attendance: 0

Group stage
Main article: 2020–21 CAF Champions League group stage § Group C
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
12 February 2021 (2021-02-12) Matchday 1 Wydad AC – Kaizer Chiefs
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23 February 2021 (2021-02-23) Matchday 2 Kaizer Chiefs – Horoya
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References
  1. "Kaizer Chiefs part ways with George Maluleka". Kick Off. 30 June 2020. Retrieved 3 November 2020.
  2. "Kaizer Chiefs confirm Kabelo Mahlasela, Joseph Molangoane release". Kick Off. 30 June 2020. Retrieved 3 November 2020.
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