KAIZER Chiefs are keeping a small squad count as they played their first trainig match against Rangers in Spain.
The era of Kaizer Chiefs’ new coach, Fernando da Cruz, shares striking similarities with the tenure of his predecessor, Nasreddine Nabi, particularly regarding pre-season preparations – a parallel that could prove to be a double-edged sword for the team.
Chiefs are currently in Spain fine-tuning their preparations under the watchful eye of Da Cruz. The Frenchman is making his return to the club, having previously been part of the pre-season tour in Turkey back in 2024 when Nabi took over the reins.
While Da Cruz has promised to restore the glory days for Amakhosi, the club’s transfer activity has been quiet, only bolstering the squad with the signings of defender Thabo Moloisane from Stellenbosch and goalkeeper Renaldo Leaner from Sekhukhune United.
The duo are currently with the squad in Spain to ensure they integrate seamlessly into the setup. Interestingly, the addition of only two players – coupled with the departure of several personnel, including one of last season's club mainstays Aden McCarthy – might actually play to Da Cruz's strengths.
