Kaizer Chiefs are feeling the weight of numbers as they approach the end of the transfer window.
With a 39-man squad a month into the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season, the club has plenty of firepower—but also plenty of tough choices to make.
Head coach Nasreddine Nabi, who hails from Tunisia, has taken a hard look at his roster and called it exactly what it is: bloated.
As the clock ticks down to the transfer window closing on Monday, 22 September, decisions on who stays, who goes, and who could benefit from loan moves are already underway.
Squad Depth Tested as CAF Confederation Cup Returns
The CAF Confederation Cup makes its return to FNB Stadium this season, and Chiefs’ squad depth will be put to the test.
Nabi has made it clear that giving younger players game time elsewhere is vital—not just for their development, but to keep them ready for the demands of the Premiership.
Full Kaizer Chiefs Squad Ahead of Potential Moves
Here’s a look at the full 39-man squad currently at Amakhosi:
Goalkeepers:
Bruce Bvuma, Fiacre Ntwari, Brandon Petersen, Bontle Molefe
Defenders:
Given Msimango, Rushwin Dortley, Inacio Miguel, Aden McCarthy, Paseko Mako, Bradley Cross, Nkanyiso Shinga, Happy Mashiane, Kabelo Ngkwesa, Thabiso Monyane, Reeve Frosler, Dillan Solomons
Midfielders:
Sibongiseni Mthethwa, Siphesihle Ndlovu, Samkelo Zwane, Thabo Cele, Thulani Mabaso, Mduduzi Shabalala, Lebohang Maboe, Mfundo Vilakazi, Nkosingiphile Ngcobo, Ethan Chislett, Lehlohonolo Matlou
Forwards:
Donay Jansen, Pule Mmodi, Glody Lilepo, Asanele Velebayi, Luke Baartman, Etiosa Ighodaro, Khanyisa Mayo, Ashley du Preez, Naledi Hlongwane, Wandile Duba, Tashreeq Morris, Flavio Silva
Loan Moves Could Shape the Season
With a long season ahead, Nabi knows that having this much depth is both a blessing and a challenge.
He will need every player available, especially with continental football returning to FNB Stadium.
At the same time, sending younger Amakhosi players out on loan could be crucial to their development and help trim the bloated squad.
Fans are already debating who should go on loan and who should fight for a spot in the starting XI this season.
It’s clear that the decisions made before the window closes could have a big impact on both the club’s domestic and continental campaigns.
Fans Weigh In
Which players do you think should leave Kaizer Chiefs on loan this season? Share your thoughts in the comments section below and let the debate begin.