Kaizer Chiefs are out of the Betway Premiership title race, but they still have significant influence to wield with four matches remaining. The Glamour Boys travel to Loftus Versfeld on Wednesday, 6 May to face log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns, who sit just two points ahead of Orlando Pirates. A positive result for Amakhosi against the defending champions would hand the Buccaneers a massive boost in their pursuit of a first league title since 2011/12, creating a rare moment where both Soweto giants share the same objective.
The stakes extend beyond the title race for Chiefs themselves, as co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef are fighting for their jobs. After a humiliating 3-0 Soweto derby loss, the pair orchestrated a seven-match unbeaten run before a shock 2-0 defeat to Siwelele FC halted their momentum. With the club set to conduct a performance assessment at season's end, another trophy-less campaign means finishing third is the bare minimum required to justify keeping the coaching tandem at Naturena.
Securing CAF Confederation Cup football remains the best possible outcome for Amakhosi this season. A third-place finish would guarantee continental competition, offering a tangible reward after a campaign where they never truly challenged for the title. With their destiny still in their own hands, every remaining fixture carries weight—not just for the club's immediate future, but for the careers of the men on the touchline.