Kaizer Chiefs are facing a challenging start to their 2026/27 Betway Premiership campaign, with key players Khanyisa Mayo and Paseka Mako sidelined due to injury setbacks.
Mayo, who recently underwent hernia surgery, is expected to miss at least the opening month of the season. Meanwhile, Mako sustained a fractured forearm during the pre-season tour in Spain, with no clear timeline for his return.
The absence of Mayo and Mako leaves Kaizer Chiefs with limited options in crucial positions, putting pressure on coach Fernando Da Cruz to bolster the squad's depth before the season kicks off.
With the league opener against Kruger United approaching, Kaizer Chiefs will need to regroup and strategize how to overcome the absence of Mayo and Mako to ensure a competitive start to the season.
