{"id":20817,"date":"2025-08-06T11:00:32","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T09:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=20817"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:05:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T08:05:46","slug":"justice-sithole-backs-kaizer-chiefs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/justice-sithole-backs-kaizer-chiefs\/","title":{"rendered":"Justice Sithole Backs Kaizer Chiefs Revival: &#8220;They Have All the Ingredients&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Former Kaizer Chiefs striker Justice Sithole is optimistic about the club\u2019s future, saying the Glamour Boys have what it takes to return to their glory days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite missing out on the MTN8 due to finishing outside the top eight for a second consecutive season, Sithole believes there\u2019s a shift happening at Naturena. He points to last season\u2019s Nedbank Cup victory as a potential turning point for the Soweto giants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-crucial-first-step-nedbank-cup-triumph\">A Crucial First Step: Nedbank Cup Triumph<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 44-year-old, who represented Chiefs during the early 2000s when the club was a dominant force in local football, stressed the importance of finally securing silverware after a long drought.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThings have changed a lot from back in the day to now, but it\u2019s a good thing that they managed to turn the tables by winning the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/nedbank-cup-final-exploring-the-history-of-past-champions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nedbank Cup<\/a> last season,\u201d Sithole told FARPost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That long-awaited trophy was Chiefs\u2019 first in over a decade, and Sithole believes it can serve as the foundation for a more successful era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-862745853\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-new-signings-signal-intent\">New Signings Signal Intent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sithole also praised the club\u2019s recent transfer activity, highlighting the arrival of players such as Ethan Chislett, Nkanyiso Shinga, Flavio Silva, Thabiso Monyane, Paseka Mako, and Siphesihle Ndlovu. According to him, these reinforcements could help Amakhosi close the gap on Soweto rivals Orlando Pirates and perennial champions Mamelodi Sundowns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cYou need to have quality players who understand the team if you really want to compete for major trophies,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nasreddine-nabi-settled-and-supported\">Nasreddine Nabi: Settled and Supported<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another key factor in Chiefs\u2019 potential resurgence is head coach Nasreddine Nabi, now in his second season at the helm. With more time to implement his philosophy and a clearer understanding of the local football environment, Sithole believes Nabi is now well-equipped to lead the club forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHe has all the ingredients he needs to start cooking,\u201d Sithole said, using a metaphor that suggests Chiefs now have the right mix of players, coaching, and momentum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1101318683\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-outlook-for-the-season\">Outlook for the Season<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While Amakhosi still have much to prove, the combination of a long-awaited trophy, fresh signings, and a more settled coaching setup could signal the start of something special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Justice Sithole, the signs are clear: \u201cChiefs can take it from here and move forward.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With renewed confidence, a trophy in hand, and a bolstered squad, <a href=\"https:\/\/iol.co.za\/sport\/soccer\/psl\/2025-08-06-former-kaizer-chiefs-forward-believes-amakhosi-have-all-the-ingredients-they-need-to-start-cooking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kaizer Chiefs <\/a>appear poised to launch a serious challenge this season. According to Sithole, the ingredients are all there now it\u2019s time to start cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/kaizer-chiefs-open-2025-26-psl-season\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kaizer Chiefs Open 2025\/26 PSL Season Aiming for Redemption Against Sundowns<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former Kaizer Chiefs striker Justice Sithole is optimistic about the club\u2019s future, saying the Glamour Boys have what it takes to return to their glory days. Despite missing out on the MTN8 due to finishing outside the top eight for a second consecutive season, Sithole believes there\u2019s a shift happening at Naturena. 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