Kaizer Chiefs on the brink of landmark win in Sunday’s Soweto Derby against Orlando Pirates

26 April 2026 at 02:34

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This season marks notable advancement for Kaizer Chiefs guided by co-coaches Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze. Club officials will confront a tough choice by the end regarding whether to let the pair keep shaping the team or opt for a fresh approach.

Kaizer Chiefs have notched 13 triumphs already this term. That exceeds the full tally from the 2024/25 campaign by five. They earned eight victories then across just 28 fixtures.

With six matches left, expectations point to them matching or surpassing the 2019/20 total.

The AmaKhosi secured 17 successes that year with Ernst Middendorp at the helm. They surrendered the crown on the closing day following a 1-1 stalemate versus Baroka FC.

Beyond that, this term shares the top win count for the club since their previous league crown in 2014/15. Stuart Baxter then piloted them to glory by 12 points alongside 21 wins from 30 outings.

A key shift this year involves converting stalemates into victories. Such transformation eluded them in earlier terms. Supporters could still highlight moments where that faltered.

The campaign relies on a sturdy rear guard. They have surrendered merely 14 strikes across 24 encounters, placing third in the league table. Three arrived during their prior clash with Pirates in late February.

Finding the target persists as a challenge. They have buried 28 so far, averaging slightly above one each game. It seems underwhelming yet ranks fifth league-wide. Plus they hold a fixture advantage over nearly all rivals.