2019–20 Kaizer Chiefs F.C. season explained

Club:Kaizer Chiefs
Season:2019–20
Chairman:Kaizer Motaung
Manager:Ernst Middendorp
Stadium:FNB Stadium
Moses Mabhida Stadium
League:SA Premier Division
League Result:2nd
Cup1:Nedbank Cup
Cup1 Result:Last 16
Cup2:Telkom Knockout
Cup2 Result:Semi-final
League Topscorer:Samir Nurkovic (13)
Season Topscorer:Samir Nurkovic (14)
Prevseason:2018–19
Nextseason:2020–21

The 2019–20 season saw Kaizer Chiefs, a professional football club from Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, compete in the South African Premier Division, in which they finished second, two points behind champions Mamelodi Sundowns. They also competed in the Nedbank Cup and Telkom Knockout, where they were eliminated in the last 16 and semi-final respectively.

Review

On 16 March 2020, all matches for the remainder of the week were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic,[1] with matches later postponed indefinitely.[2]

In June 2020, the league was given permission to resume,[3] with it being announced the following month that the season would restart on 11 August 2020, with matches being played behind closed doors at neutral venues in Gauteng.[4] It was announced that Chiefs would play their home matches at Orlando Stadium, the home ground of local rivals Orlando Pirates.[5]

After spending most of the season at the top of the division, they eventually finished second after drawing 1–1 with Baroka in the final game of the season.

Competitions

South African Premier Division

See main article: 2019–20 South African Premier Division.

Matches

WinDrawLoss
Scorers!!
Highlands ParkAway3–2Manyama 5', 50', Mathoho 83'[6]
Black LeopardsHome1–0Mathoho 12'[7]
SuperSport UnitedHome1–1Nurković 14'[8]
Cape Town CityAway2–1Cardoso 75', Baccus 80'[9]
Polokwane CityHome0–1—[10]
AmaZuluAway2–0Castro 84', Billiat 90+3'[11]
BarokaHome1–0Manyama 39'[12]
Lamontville Golden ArrowsHome2–0Cardoso 27', Sibisi 60' (o.g.)[13]
Mamelodi SundownsAway2–0Nurković 7', 78'[14]
Chippa UnitedAway2–0Zuma 67', 90+1'[15]
Orlando PiratesHome3–2Nyauza 1' (o.g.), Castro 28', Cardoso 84'[16]
StellenboschAway4–0Ngezana 11', Nurković 23', 76', Zuma 90+5'[17]
Bloemfontein CelticHome5–3Nurković 21, 31, 61, Castro 47', 71'[18]
Maritzburg UnitedAway1–1Manyama 21'[19]
SuperSport UnitedAway1–2Cardoso 48'[20]
Highlands ParkHome3–0Mathoho 27', Castro 57', 69'[21]
Cape Town CityHome3–0Castro 11', Nurković 63', Mathoho 66'[22]
Black LeopardsAway1–1Nurković 11'[23]
Lamontville Golden ArrowsAway1–0Manyama 90+3'[24]
Maritzburg UnitedHome1–2Nurković 78'[25]
Orlando PiratesAway1–0Manyama 30'[26]
AmaZuluHome0–1—[27]
Bidvest WitsHome1–1Nurković 36'[28]
Polokwane CityAway3–2Katsande 71', Akumu 75', Nurković 76'[29]
Bloemfontein CelticAway1–3Mathoho 35'[30]
StellenboschHome1–1Kambole 69'[31]
Mamelodi SundownsHome0–1—[32]
Bidvest WitsAway0–1—[33]
Chippa UnitedHome1–0Billiat 9'[34]
BarokaAway1–1Billiat 39'[35]

Nedbank Cup

See main article: 2019–20 Nedbank Cup.

WinDrawLoss
Scorers!!
Royal EaglesHome1–0Manyama 70'[36]
Highlands ParkAway1–1 Motsepe 63' (o.g.)[37]

Telkom Knockout

See main article: 2019 Telkom Knockout.

WinDrawLoss
Scorers!!
Cape Town CityAway1–1 Nurković 84'[38]
Orlando PiratesHome2–2 Cardoso 90+4'[39]
Maritzburg UnitedHome1–2Sasman 78'[40]

Transfers

Transfers in

DatePositionNameFromFee
1 July 2019FW Lazarous Kambole ZESCO UnitedUndisclosed[41] [42]
1 July 2019MF James Kotei Simba SCFree transfer[43]
2 July 2019MF Kearyn Baccus Melbourne CityFree transfer[44]
2 July 2019FW Samir Nurković KFC KomárnoFree transfer
31 July 2019DF Yagan Sasman Ajax Cape TownFree transfer[45]
15 January 2020MF Teddy Akumu ZESCO UnitedFree transfer[46]

Transfers out

DatePositionNameToFee
1 May 2019GK Virgil Vries Moroka SwallowsReleased[47] [48]
25 June 2019FW Emmanuel LetlotloFree agentReleased[49]
30 June 2019FW Ryan Moon StellenboschReleased[50] [51]
2 August 2019DF Mario Booysen AmaZuluReleased[52] [53]
23 August 2019MF Arohasina Andrianarimanana Black LeopardsReleased[54] [55]
3 September 2019DF Letlhogonolo MirwaFree agentReleased[56]
October 2019FW Yusuf BuntingFree agentReleased[57]
14 January 2020DF Lorenzo Gordinho Bidvest WitsFree transfer[58]
14 January 2020MF James Kotei Slavia MozyrReleased[59]

Loans out

DatePositionNameToDate until
28 January 2020FW Sizwe Twala Moroka SwallowsEnd of season[60] [61]
13 August 2019FW Itumeleng Shopane Moroka SwallowsEnd of season[62]
13 August 2019MF Ayanda Rorwana Moroka SwallowsEnd of season
3 September 2019MF Given Thibedi Moroka SwallowsEnd of season[63]
9 January 2020MF Kabelo Mahlasela Polokwane CityEnd of season[64]

Player statistics

Appearances and goals

Notes and References

  1. Web site: PSL postpones fixtures due to coronavirus . 24 October 2020 . TimesLIVE.
  2. Web site: 19 March 2020 . PSL Board of Governors decide to uphold Absa Premiership suspension . 24 October 2020 . Kick Off.
  3. Web site: 24 June 2020 . SA Premier League allowed to resume . 26 October 2020 . BBC Sport.
  4. Web site: Absa Premiership to resume on 11 August in Gauteng . 24 October 2020 . ewn.co.za.
  5. Web site: Coronavirus: Kaizer Chiefs to be based at Orlando Stadium, Mamelodi Sundowns to use Dobsonville Stadium . 24 October 2020 . Goal.
  6. Web site: Match Centre . 24 October 2020 . Kick Off.
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  27. Web site: Match Centre . 24 October 2020 . Kick Off.
  28. Web site: Ditlhobolo . Austin . 12 August 2020 . Kaizer Chiefs 1–1 Bidvest Wits: Amakhosi miss opportunity to extend gap over Mamelodi Sundowns . 24 October 2020 . Goal.
  29. Web site: Ngcatshe . Phumzile . 15 August 2020 . Polokwane City 2–3 Kaizer Chiefs: Amakhosi open six-point gap over Mamelodi Sundowns . 24 October 2020 . Goal.
  30. Web site: Ditlhobolo . Austin . 19 August 2020 . Bloemfontein Celtic 3–1 Kaizer Chiefs: Siwelele humble Amakhosi to give Mamelodi Sundowns hope . 24 October 2020 . Goal.
  31. Web site: Makhaya . Ernest . 23 August 2020 . Kaizer Chiefs 1–1 Stellenbosch: Kambole opens goalscoring account for Amakhosi . 24 October 2020 . Goal.
  32. Web site: Makhaya . Ernest . 27 August 2020 . Kaizer Chiefs 0–1 Mamelodi Sundowns: Sirino strikes to blow PSL title race wide open . 24 October 2020 . Goal.
  33. Web site: Ngcatshe . Phumzile . 30 August 2020 . Bidvest Wits 1–0 Kaizer Chiefs: Nga late strike dents Amakhosi's title hopes . 24 October 2020 . Goal.
  34. Web site: Makhaya . Ernest . 3 September 2020 . Kaizer Chiefs 1–0 Chippa United: Billiat silences critics as Amakhosi return to winning ways . 24 October 2020 . Goal.
  35. Web site: Makhaya . Ernest . 5 September 2020 . Baroka 1–1 Kaizer Chiefs: Heartbreak as Amakhosi fail to secure PSL title . 24 October 2020 . Goal.
  36. Web site: Makhaya . Ernest . 8 February 2020 . Kaizer Chiefs 1–0 Royal Eagles: Manyama's solitary strike enough for Amakhosi . 24 October 2020 . Goal.
  37. Web site: Makhaya . Ernest . 22 February 2020 . Highlands Park 1–1 Kaizer Chiefs (5–4 pens): Amakhosi ousted by Lions of the North . 24 October 2020 . Goal.
  38. Web site: Match Centre . 24 October 2020 . Kick Off.
  39. Web site: Match Centre . 24 October 2020 . Kick Off.
  40. Web site: Match Centre . 24 October 2020 . Kick Off.
  41. Web site: 11 June 2019 . Kaizer Chiefs confirm Lazarous Kambole signing . 26 October 2020 . The South African.
  42. Web site: 13 June 2019 . Kaizer Chiefs make Lazarous Kambole Zesco United's record transfer - report . 26 October 2020 . Kick Off.
  43. Web site: Kaizer Chiefs acquire their second signing with the arrival of new star from Ghana . 26 October 2020 . TimesLIVE.
  44. Web site: Kearyn Baccus and Samir Nurkovic join Kaizer Chiefs . 26 October 2020 . Goal.
  45. Web site: Yagan Sasman joins Kaizer Chiefs from Ajax Cape Town . 26 October 2020 . Goal.
  46. Web site: Akumu: What can Kaizer Chiefs expect from Kenya star? . 26 October 2020 . Goal.
  47. Web site: Kaizer Chiefs parts ways with goalkeeper Virgil Vries barely a year after joining the side . 26 October 2020 . TimesLIVE.
  48. Web site: 26 September 2019 . Swallows FC sign Virgil Vries, Sibusiso Masina, Sibongiseni Ngcobo . 26 October 2020 . Kick Off.
  49. Web site: 25 June 2019 . Kaizer Chiefs Have Confirmed The Exit Of Emmanuel Letlotlo . 26 October 2020 . Soccer Laduma.
  50. Web site: 31 May 2019 . Ryan Moon exits Chiefs as player clear-out continues . 26 October 2020 . The South African.
  51. Web site: Ryan Moon: Former Kaizer Chiefs striker sheds light Stellenbosch FC move . 26 October 2020 . Goal.
  52. Web site: Kaizer Chiefs transfer news: Amakhosi and Mario Booysen part ways . 26 October 2020 . Goal.
  53. Web site: Booysen: AmaZulu sign former Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns defender . 26 October 2020 . Goal.
  54. Web site: Dax moves to Leopards . 26 October 2020.
  55. Web site: Reporter . Phakaaathi . Leopards confirm ex-Chiefs midfielder's capture . 26 October 2020.
  56. Web site: Kaizer Chiefs transfer news: Amakhosi part ways with Letlhogonolo Mirwa . 26 October 2020 . Goal.
  57. Web site: 'I wasn't given a fair chance' - Yusuf Bunting . 26 October 2020 . SowetanLIVE.
  58. Web site: 14 January 2020 . Lorenzo Gordinho and James Kotei leave Kaizer Chiefs . 26 October 2020 . Kick Off.
  59. Web site: Kotei: FC Slavia Mozyr sign former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder . 26 October 2020 . Goal.
  60. Web site: Twala goes to Swallows . 26 October 2020.
  61. Web site: October 2020 . FourFourTwo Staff 02 . Chiefs loan quartet back to Swallows FC . 26 October 2020 . fourfourtwo.com.
  62. Web site: Kaizer Chiefs transfer news: Itumeleng Shopane, Ayanda Rorwana join Moroka Swallows . 26 October 2020 . Goal.
  63. Web site: 3 September 2019 . Kaizer Chiefs Have Sent Given Thibedi To Moroka Swallows . 26 October 2020 . Soccer Laduma.
  64. Web site: Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Kabelo Mahlasela joins Polokwane City . 26 October 2020 . TimesLIVE.

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