Kaizer Chiefs players greeting the fans during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Marumo Gallants and Kaizer Chiefs at the Dr. Petrus Molemela Stadium, Bloemfontein on the 28 January 2026 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Thursday Jan 29, 2026. 15:05
Former Kaizer Chiefs fan favourite Junior Khanye believes that Amakhosi have much work to do in order to become bonafide Betway Premiership contenders.
As it stands, Chiefs are second on the Betway Premiership log following their 1-0 win away against Marumo Gallants on Wednesday night. The Glamour Boys are now two points away from log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns, while Orlando Pirates are behind Chiefs by a single point in third with two games in hand.
However, according to Khanye, Chiefs lack the needed creativity to win matches convincingly.
“Going into the game, I honestly think it deserved a draw. There was nothing special from both teams,” Khanye told iDiski TV.
“Kaizer Chiefs lack creativity and it took a moment of brilliance to separate the two teams. Yes, they won, but honestly, they were poor. They lacked combination play, which we saw from Gallants. Gallants combined well but couldn’t hurt Chiefs.
“Well done to Kaizer Chiefs, but it was a boring game.
“Mina, I can’t count Kaizer Chiefs as title contenders. There’s still a lot of work to be done. I always say the way you win determines your future.”