Kaizer Chiefs Make Statement in Opening Match
Kaizer Chiefs wasted no time showing their intentions for the new Betway Premiership season. On Sunday, 10 August 2025, Arthur Zwane’s side picked up all three points at Athlone Stadium with a confident 2-0 win against Stellenbosch FC. The match doubled as the season opener and another chapter in Chiefs’ recent string of successes against their Cape Town rivals.
The tension was high before kick-off, but Chiefs quickly grabbed control, capitalizing on every opportunity. The big moment came after Stellenbosch were cut down to 10 men—an incident that shifted the momentum for good. With a numerical advantage, Chiefs pressed harder and owned the game from the midfield forward. Njabulo Ngcobo gave the away fans plenty to cheer about when he slotted home the opening goal. Though the details are still fuzzy about the identity of the second scorer, the two-goal cushion left little doubt about the result by full time.
Stellenbosch Struggles Continue
For Stellenbosch FC, things went south fast after the red card. The sending off not only hurt their defense but also left them scrambling for solutions in midfield. It was clear they struggled to regroup, and the Chiefs pounced, putting the game to bed before Stellenbosch could respond. Athlone Stadium's atmosphere shifted as the home crowd watched their team chase shadows for much of the last hour.
This defeat makes it five consecutive losses for Stellenbosch against the Chiefs, a stat that must sting for Steve Barker’s squad. Last time Stellenbosch got the better of their Johannesburg visitors was back in the 2023/24 season. That kind of record casts a long shadow, especially as matches against Chiefs now seem to come with built-in hurdles.
Meanwhile, Kaizer Chiefs will take real confidence from their early season display. With three points already on the board and their winning run against Stellenbosch still alive, the mood in the Chiefs’ dressing room is likely upbeat. Coach Arthur Zwane looked satisfied as his game plan paid off, setting an early marker in a league campaign that’s wide open after just one round. Next up, Zwane will want to keep the momentum rolling and avoid any early season slip-ups as the rest of the competitors look to catch up. For Stellenbosch, though, the next match can’t come soon enough—a chance to regroup, reset, and put their title hopes back on track.
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