South African football legend Doctor Khumalo has thrown his support behind a resurgent Kaizer Chiefs side, suggesting the Soweto giants may finally be on the path to real progress under new head coach Nasreddine Nabi. With four matches played and no defeats, Khumalo believes the early signs point to a team beginning to gel — and one that rivals like Mamelodi Sundowns should start taking seriously.
Speaking on Chiefs’ current momentum in the Betway Premiership, Khumalo highlighted the team’s solid defensive displays and improved cohesion. “The squad is showing character and consistency,” said the Amakhosi icon. “They look more unified, confident, and motivated than in recent seasons. You can see the belief in the way they play.”
Chiefs’ strong start has included several standout performances at the back, and while goal-scoring remains a work in progress, the creation of chances and overall organization have been encouraging. According to Khumalo, the progress reflects the positive impact of Nabi’s system, which seems to be bringing structure and belief back to Naturena.
Key to this transformation has been the integration of several new signings. The arrivals of Portuguese forward Flavio Silva, versatile midfielder Nkanyiso Shinga, and experienced playmaker Lebohang Maboe have added depth and flexibility to the squad. Khumalo sees this blend of youth and experience as crucial to sustaining a title challenge.
“They’re doing the basics right — defending well, pressing intelligently, and playing with a purpose going forward,” Khumalo noted. “If they keep this up, they can be serious contenders.”
Kaizer Chiefs are now preparing for a critical fixture against Stellenbosch FC, aiming to extend their unbeaten run and build momentum before a busy stretch of fixtures. For Khumalo, the signs are promising, but the real test will come in how the team handles pressure and maintains consistency throughout the campaign.
“There’s still a long road ahead,” he cautioned, “but this team is moving in the right direction. The fans should be optimistic.”
As rivals take note and expectations rise, it appears Kaizer Chiefs are finally beginning to shake off years of underachievement — and Doctor Khumalo, for one, is convinced the best may be yet to come.
