Today’s Kaizer Chiefs news wrap looks at the latest on top prospects, long-term injuries and those returning from minor setbacks soon.
Kaizer Chiefs expect big things from Mendes after COSAFA exploits
Chiefs Diski Challenge coach Vela Khumalo believes 18-year-old sensation Steven Mendes already possesses the maturity and raw ability to represent the Chiefs first team. Mendes won the Golden Boot at the recent COSAFA U20 tournament in Maputo, Mozambique. Mendes, nominally a midfielder, was converted into a striker for the event. Nicknamed ‘Stevie G’ by some of his pers, big things are expected of the youngster.
Latest Chiefs injury news
First-choice goalkeeper Brandon Petersen will miss up to six weeks with a knee injury he sustained in training. Meanwhile, versatile attacker Wandile Duba will miss a few weeks with a hip and groin issue. New Chiefs signing Lebohang Maboe was forced off during the second half of their 0-0 stalemate with Golden Arrows. The severity of his injury is unclear, but it’s a blow for both club and player, who pulled out of the Bafana squad to face Guinea and Eritrea. The 32-year-old playmaker has two goals and two assists from seven Betway Premiership outings this term. Talented attacker Langelihle Phili is also out long-term with an ankle problem but could return in mid-October. 24-year-old central defender Rushwin Dortley hasn’t kicked a competitive ball since sustaining a serious knee injury in March 2025. However, he was on the bench against Arrows. This is an encouraging step in his quest to get back to match fitness.
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Stellies next for the Glamour Boys
We’re in the middle of a long international break, and Chiefs fans still have more time to wait. The Glamour Boys’ next league assignment is at home to Stellenbosch on Saturday, 17 October at 15:30.
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