Nabi to axe TEN Kaizer Chiefs players – Report
Kaizer Chiefs boss Nasreddine Nabi is keen to wield the axe as he fine-tunes and reshapes his squad before their new Betway Premiership campaign.
Nabi will wield the axe at Kaizer Chiefs
Currently, the Chiefs squad is bloated, consisting of 35 players. Some tough decisions will need to be made regarding several stars. Outgoing club skipper Itumeleng Khune will likely be the most high-profile of those exits but don’t be surprised by some other shock departures out of Naturena.
“The coach has made it clear that he wants a solid squad which he can easily manage and keep those players hungry and happy. The management is currently working on how to trim down the size the coach wants. He is believed to have indicated that he wants at the most a squad of 25 players so that they can play and compete,” a source informed SoccerLaduma.
Kaizer Chiefs legend Itumeleng Khune won’t work under new boss Nasreddine Nabi. Image: Instagram @itukhune32
Squad numbers for 2024-2025 Betway Premiership season
1. Brandon Petersen
2. Edmilson Dove
3. Mduduzi Mdantsane
4. Zitha Kwinika
5. Sibongiseni Mthethwa
6. Njabulo Blom
7. Ranga Chivaviro
8. Yusuf Maart
9. Ashley Du Preez
10. Gaston Sirino
11. Tebogo Potsane
12. Nkosingiphile Ngcobo
13. Pule Mmodi
17. Edson Castillo
18. Dillan Solomons
19. Happy Mashiane
21. Christian Saile
22. George Matlou
23. Bongani Sam
24. Thatayaone Ditlhokwe
25. Spiwe Msimango
28. Mfundo Vilakazi
34. Karabo Molefe
35. *Aden McCarthy
36. Wandile Duba
37. Samkelo Zwane
39. Reeve Frosler
42. Mduduzi Shabalala
44. Bruce Bvuma
48. Bradley Cross
84. Inacio Miguel
* Fiacre Ntwari
* Rushwin Dortley
Fiacre Ntwari and Rushwin Dortley’s numbers are still pending. Meanwhile, there’s some confusion around Bradley Cross’ jersey number. He was pictured in a number 48 jersey only to be seen in the number 35, Aden McCarthy’s designated number, days later. Itumeleng Khune’s number 32 will also become available. Dortley, still only 22, is now a full Bafana international after starting their recent qualifiers; a 2-2 draw with Uganda and a 3-2 win over South Sudan.
Dortley is a star in the making. Image: iDiski Times
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Kaizer Chiefs finished the 2023-2024 league campaign in tenth position, their worst placing in the history of the DStv Premiership. Their last league title came back in 2015, their most recent piece of major silverware. They get the new campaign underway against Marumo Gallants on 14 September.
