Kaizer Chiefs' Wandile Duba celebrates a goal in their win over Kruger United.
Wandile Duba scored twice off the bench as Kaizer Chiefs opened their 2026/27 Betway Premiership campaign with a convincing 3-1 victory over newly promoted Kruger United at Mbombela Stadium on Saturday.
Having watched rivals Orlando Pirates begin their title defence with victory earlier in the day, Amakhosi were equally determined to lay down an early marker under new head coach Fernando Da Cruz.
Chiefs made the perfect start as Flavio Da Silva continued where he left off last season by opening the scoring after just seven minutes.
Mfundo Vilakazi was once again at the heart of the move, beating his marker down the left before delivering a dangerous ball into the area. Da Silva reacted quickest to finish from close range and hand the visitors an early advantage.
