Dstv Premiership Kaizer Chiefs to kick off season against Marumo Gallants

The long wait is almost over for the millions of Kaizer Chiefs fans around the globe who have been looking forward to the start of the new league season after enduring a prolonged break when the opening date of the campaign was extended by an extra six weeks.

Amakhosi will start their 55th consecutive league season (29th in PSL era) in South Africa’s top-flight with an excting match against Marumo Gallants at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

The much-awaited clash is Amakhosi’s first under new coach Nasreddine Nabi, who joined the team during the pre-season from AS Far in Morocco.There is expected to be a full-house when Amakhosi visit Gallants – who have recently relocated from Polokwane to the City of Roses.

Amakhosi were very well received in Bloemfontein when they played a friendly match against Young Africans in the Toyota Cup at the end July, with the Toyota stadium sold out a full three days before it kicked off.

Gallants return to the elite league after purchasing now-defunct Moroka Swallows’ Premiership status. They have retained a number of players who donned the Dube Birds’ maroon colours last season, including seasoned campaigners such as Daniel Akpeyi, Gabadinho Mhango, Joseph Molangoane, Xola Mlambo and Kamohelo Mahlatsi.Chiefs, who have bolstered their squad with seven new signings, present an intriguing prospect for coach Nabi’s debut.

With the league’s headline sponsor changing, Amakhosi will be determined to secure a victory in their first Betway Premiership match of the season.


Dennis Mabuka

Dennis Mabuka is a seasoned Kenyan journalist with 18 years of experience covering sports events. He is currently a sport content creator with en.Africatopsports.com.

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