Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs are struggling to end the decade-long trophy drought that has turned them into a laughing stock.
For instance, the Glamour Boys finished 10th in the 2023/24 Premier Soccer League campaign after failing to make an impression in the MTN8, Nedbank Cup and the Carling Knockout.
Coach Nasreddine Nabi was appointed as the club's head coach at the beginning of the season, and since then, Chiefs have made 10 major signings.
Kaizer Chiefs news signings
In the local summer transfer window, Amakhosi signed Fiacre Ntwari, Bongani Sam, Rushwin Dortley, Inacio Miguel, Gaston Sirino, Bradley Cross and Njabulo Blom.
They added Thabo Cele, Glody Lilepo, and Tashreeq Morris in the short window that concluded at the end of January.
Kaizer Chiefs: Bongani Sam
The 27-year-old was contracted by Orlando Pirates but failed to break into the senior team. Chiefs were desperate for a left-back and Sam – who had been loaned to the now-defunct Moroka Swallows, was signed. However, he was injured in preseason and is still waiting to make his competitive debut for the club.
Kaizer Chiefs: Fiacre Ntwari
The Rwanda international joined the Soweto giants in the summer from TS Galaxy. The custodian was meant to replace legendary keeper Itumeleng Khune who had been forced out owing to his age.
Ntwari made just seven appearances but failed to settle at the club. He has since lost his place to Bruce Bvuma.
Kaizer Chiefs: Inacio Miguel
The Angola international was another summer signing for coach Nasreddine Nabi. he expected the former Petro de Luanda defender to deliver for the Soweto giants and stabilize the back four. He has since made his presence at the club felt owing to his commanding displays.
Kaizer Chiefs: Bradley Cross
Edmilson Dove and Bongani Sam's injuries meant Chiefs were light at left-back. The Glamour Boys went to Golden Arrows and bolstered the department with the signing of Cross.
Kaizer Chiefs: Rushwin Dortley
Dortley made a name for himself at former Premier Soccer League side Cape Town Spurs. Amakhosi, who were rebuilding, felt they needed new blood at the back after last season's struggles.
Kaizer Chiefs: Gaston Sirino
The South American had made a name for himself at Mamelodi Sundowns where he won back-to-back Premier Soccer League titles. He joined on a two-year deal to help bring the much-needed experience.
Kaizer Chiefs: Njabulo Blom
The 25-year-old was sidelined at the Major League Soccer outfit St. Louis City. The Glamour Boys signed him on-loan to strengthen the midfield.
Blom has since played in several positions, including the right-back.
Kaizer Chiefs: Thabo Cele
The Bafana Bafana international has spent most of his time abroad playing for the likes of Real Sport Club, Benfica, Radomiak Radom, and most recently Fakel Voronezh. Chiefs lured him to Naturena in the January transfer window after his contract with Voronezh expired.
Kaizer Chiefs: Tashreeq Morris
Ranga Chivaviro and Christian Saile struggled to get goals for Amakhosi contributing to their inconsistencies. Nabi asked the management to strengthen the department with the services of Morris who was a regular at SuperSport United.
Kaizer Chiefs: Glody Lilepo
Nabi also managed to convince the management to get towering winger Lilepo from the French third-tier team Valenciennes. The January signing is meant to bring much-needed experience from the wing.
