In the midst of a busy pre-season and gearing up for a new football campaign, Kaizer Chiefs’ star Nkosingiphile Ngcobo has taken a major personal step.
The 24-year-old forward has officially tied the knot, leaving his bachelor days behind.
Balancing Love and Football
After a demanding pre-season under the new head coach, Nasreddine Nabi, and with the Betway Premiership season around the corner, Ngcobo found the perfect moment to marry the love of his life.
As he settles into married life, fans are eager to see if he’ll make an appearance on the field soon.
He could potentially feature in Kaizer Chiefs’ first match against Marumo Gallants this Saturday at Toyota Stadium, with kickoff set for 17:30.
Kaizer Chiefs’ Opening Matches for the Season
As pre-season draws to a close, Kaizer Chiefs are preparing to kick off their 2024/2025 Betway Premiership campaign.
The Soweto giants will begin their season on 14 September, facing Marumo Gallants in Bloemfontein, where Gallants have chosen to host their home matches at the Toyota Stadium.
Following this, Chiefs will host Stellenbosch FC at FNB Stadium on 22 September.
Just a few days later, they will head to Durban to face AmaZulu on 25 September.
The end of September brings a high-profile clash when Mamelodi Sundowns visit FNB Stadium on the 28th.
Their fifth match will take place on 26 October against SuperSport United at the Lucas Moripe Stadium.
Here’s a full look at their first five fixtures:
- Marumo Gallants – Saturday, 14 September, Toyota Stadium, 17:30
- Stellenbosch FC – Sunday, 22 September, FNB Stadium, 15:00
- AmaZulu – Wednesday, 25 September, King Zwelithini Stadium, 19:30
- Mamelodi Sundowns – Saturday, 28 September, FNB Stadium, 15:00
- SuperSport United – Saturday, 26 October, Lucas Moripe Stadium, 17:30
New Faces in the Squad: Bradley Cross
Kaizer Chiefs’ head coach Nasreddine Nabi is building a new-look squad for the upcoming season, and one of the latest additions is Bradley Cross.
The versatile left-back, who played for Golden Arrows last season, has joined the club on a four-year deal.
After making 24 appearances for Golden Arrows last season, Cross is now set to bring his talents to Kaizer Chiefs.
His impressive career includes stints with Schalke 04’s Under-19 team in Germany and captaining Newcastle United’s U21 and U23 teams in England.
Known for his strong defensive skills, Cross earned a call-up to South Africa’s national team, Bafana Bafana, under coach Hugo Broos.
Kaizer Chiefs welcomed him warmly, expressing their excitement for the impact he’s expected to make in the squad.
What’s Next for Kaizer Chiefs?
With their new squad additions and fresh energy under coach Nasreddine Nabi, all eyes are on how Kaizer Chiefs will perform in the upcoming Betway Premiership season.
Fans can look forward to exciting matches as the team prepares to face some of the toughest competition in the league.