Kaizer Chiefs Move Up the Table After Win Over Golden Arrows, Young Midfielder Signs First

Kaizer Chiefs supporters have reasons to feel both hopeful and worried as the 2025-26 Premier Soccer League season unfolds. The Soweto giants enjoyed a strong return to action after the long AFCON break — but one key defender’s injury could hurt their title ambitions.

Chiefs regained confidence with an important win over Golden Arrows. The victory lifted them into third place on the Betway Premiership table, just a few points behind league leaders Mamelodi Sundowns. This result showed that Chiefs are still serious title contenders, even after many pundits wrote them off earlier in the season.

The good news for Amakhosi fans continued off the pitch too, with young midfielder Thulani Mabaso signing his first professional contract. The 21-year-old featured from the bench against Arrows, offering promise for the club’s future.

But not everything is perfect for the Glamour Boys. Defender Rushwin Dortley, an important part of Chiefs’ back line, suffered a setback in his return to fitness. Dortley was expected back after injury, but the new issue means he will miss more matches — including important league games and possibly the rest of the current campaign.

His absence is a major concern for coach and fans alike. Chiefs have struggled with defensive consistency this season, and losing a promising defender adds extra pressure on a squad already chasing honours.

Fans will be keenly watching the upcoming fixtures, especially Chiefs’ rivals Orlando Pirates and Sundowns, as the race for the title tightens. For now, Kaizer Chiefs have given supporters a mix of joy and anxiety — good news on the field, but injury problems off it threaten to dampen their momentum