Kaizer Chiefs to make difficult decision on fan fave’s future

Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Nkosingiphile Ngcobo has endured a patchy few years at the club. Is it time to cut ties with him?

Ngcobo’s dismal Kaizer Chiefs stats aren’t improving

His best campaign, in terms of appearances in the league, was 2020-21 when he made 25 outings and scored four goals. Injuries have ravaged subsequent seasons, limiting Ngcobo to 16 appearances in 2021-22, then 13 in 2022-23, 12 in 2023-24 and 11 in 2024-25. Last term, encouragingly, he made 16 league appearances. However, since the aforementioned campaign in 2021, Ngcobo hasn’t managed more than two goals in a single season. He’s only scored two goals in his last three Betway Premiership seasons combined.

When is Kaizer Chiefs’ next match?

The Glamour Boys are next in action on Wednesday, 26 August, with an away clash against Richards Bay at 19:30. Chiefs are two points behind their tally at this equivalent stage last season, when they won their first three league encounters. Nkosingiphile Ngcobo’s future remains unclear after he was an unused substitute in the recent 1-1 draw with Sundowns.