Kaizer Chiefs: Why 2024/25 Was Their Best Recent Season

Kaizer Chiefs Players Celebrating a Goal at FNB Stadium

For a club of Kaizer Chiefs’ stature, silverware is everything. Recent years have been a rollercoaster: managerial changes, player exits, and seasons of underachievement have tested fans’ patience.

2023/24 — A Season to Forget

• Finished 10th in the PSL, their lowest-ever league finish

• No major trophies

• Defensive frailties and inconsistent attack

Fans called it a wake-up call: potential alone wasn’t enough.

2024/25 — Ending the Drought

• Nedbank Cup champions — first major trophy in 10 years

• Qualified for the CAF Confederation Cup

• Mid-table league finish (9th) was modest, but cup glory mattered most

This season marked turning belief into silverware, restoring pride and confidence in Amakhosi.

2025/26 — Building Momentum

• Early signs of improvement under a structured squad

• Competing domestically and continentally

• Defensive organisation and young leaders are emerging

While the season is ongoing, Chiefs are more competitive than in years, but 2024/25 remains the standout due to tangible success.

Verdict

In recent years, 2024/25 was Chiefs’ best season, not for league dominance, but for ending a decade-long trophy drought and proving the rebuild works.

The cup win wasn’t just silverware — it was a statement of intent for the club’s future.