Kaze returns to FNB as Kaizer Chiefs seek response against Sekhukhune

Kaizer Chiefs are set to face Sekhukhune United at FNB Stadium on Wednesday, with former coach Cedric Kaze returning to the venue after a stint with the Turfloop side. Kaze's return to Johannesburg aims to bolster Sekhukhune's perfect start to the Betway Premiership league campaign. Kaze previously served as part of Chiefs' technical team last season before parting ways with the club at the end of the 2025/26 season.

He has since overseen a league victory against Durban City and a MTN8 semi-final place with Sekhukhune. In contrast, Chiefs are eager to recover from their MTN8 loss to Golden Arrows, which ended their hopes of lifting the trophy following a two-year absence from the competition. Defender Reeve Frosler acknowledged the defeat as disappointing but stressed the need to focus on the upcoming game against Sekhukhune.

The fixture falls during a busy period for Chiefs, who are playing three matches in six days, with Daniel Da Silva's fitness uncertain due to a recent injury. New signing Langelihle Phili made his debut against Golden Arrows but remains a fitness concern. Chiefs will aim to capitalize on their familiarity with the FNB Stadium environment as they seek to bounce back from their weekend disappointment and maintain momentum heading into the crucial MTN8 semi-final clash against Mamelodi Sundowns.