A look at Kaizer Chiefs’ first 10 fixtures of the 2024/25 season
Kaizer Chiefs’ fans are eagerly anticipating the start of the 2024/25 Betway Premiership season under their new coach, Nasreddine Nabi.
The early fixtures present a mix for Amakhosi, with tough away games and a clash against defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns early in the season.
The encounter with Sundowns, their fourth match of the season, will serve as an early litmus test for Nabi’s project. Last season’s 5-1 thrashing at the FNB Stadium in the same fixture exposed the disarray within the team.
A positive start to the season is crucial for building confidence in Nabi’s project. Fans will be hoping that Nabi can get the team firing on all cylinders and deliver the success they crave.
Here’s a breakdown of Chiefs’ first 10 matches, three of which take place at their home ground, the FNB Stadium.
WHICH TEAMS KAIZER CHIEFS PLAY IN THE FIRST 14 FIXTURES
September 14th: The season kicks off with an away game against Marumo Gallants at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein. September 22nd: The first home game under Nabi at the FNB Stadium sees Stellenbosch FC as the visitors.
September 25th: A trip to Durban to face AmaZulu FC at the Moses Mabhida Stadium will follow. September 28th: The biggest test so far – a home clash against Mamelodi Sundowns. This game will also see Gaston Sirino face his former club for the first time at the FNB. Thereafter, Amakhosi will have another month-long break from league action.
October 26th: An away game against SuperSport United at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium will follow. October 30th: Another away game, this time against newcomers Magesi FC at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane.
November 9th: The Soweto giants will return to the FNB Stadium to host Royal AM. November 27th: They are back on the road to face Richards Bay FC at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium.
December 8th: Chiefs clash against Polokwane City FC at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium. December 16th: Just before Christmas, they travel to Nelspruit to face TS Galaxy at the Mbombela Stadium.
The final fixture of the year sees Chiefs host Chippa United at the Moses Mabhida Stadium. It will be league match number 11 for them on 29 December.
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