Tough start: Chiefs get Sundowns in first five fixtures in August

Who doesn’t love to watch Kaizer Chiefs battle Mamelodi Sundowns? The two rivals will meet within the first month of the new season.

Kaizer Chiefs superstars Keagan Dolly and Khama Billiat stand over a freekick. Image: @KickMagazine / Twitter

Do Kaizer Chiefs fans fear or enjoy battles against the supreme Mamelodi Sundowns? Whatever the case is, the first game is coming very early next season.

KAIZER CHIEFS TO FACE MAMELODI SUNDOWNS IN AUGUST FIXTURES

Everyone is eager to test themselves against the champions, and it’s no different for Amakhosi.

Arthur Zwane’s new team have just two rounds in the 2022/23 season before it is time for the champions in Tshwane. The Glamour Boys will begin with Royal AM before Maritzburg United, and then the big one against Rhulani Mokwena and Manqoba Mngqithi’s boys.

Peter Shalulile shows off Sundowns’ new home strip. Image: @Masandawana / Twitter

Check out the list of first five fixtures:

Royal AM (away) – 6 August
Maritzburg United (home) – 9 August
Sundowns (away) – 13 August
Richards Bay (home) – 20 August
Cape Town City (away) – 23 August.

Additionally, Amakhosi have an MTN8 quarter-final clash away to Stellenbosch FC between August and September, the date is yet to be confirmed.

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AMAKHOSI TRANSFERS

While nine new players have been signed, including the three standout talents of Dillan Solomons, Yusuf Maart, and Ashley Du Preez, the club is not entirely done.

Coach Zwane is still hunting for a powerful center forward or two to replace the likes of Samir Nurkovic and Leonardo Castro, as Du Preez is essentially a false nine or number 10.

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