There has been a lot of positive reaction to Kaizer Chief’s launch of their women’s football team, with Mexico-based former Banyana Banyana forward Jermaine Seoposenwe being one of the first to come out and call the move “truly amazing.”
Joining the chorus was Supersport football pundit Simphiwe Dludlu who described the new developments as “a gigantic step by Kaizer Chiefs.”
Several other players also came on board with Namibian international Zenatha Coleman, who recently won the COSAFA Women’s Championship, saying “we are finally here.”
Chiefs announced on Tuesday (31 April 2026) at a glittering event in Daveyton, east of Johannesburg, that they will have a women’s football side that will campaign in the Gauteng Sasol League, the second tier of South African women’s football.
The Naturena outfit also went on parade their squad of 24 players, including former Banyana Banyana stalwarts, Mamello Makhabane and Yolula Tsawe.
Kaizer Chiefs Ladies will be coached by Unathi Mabena, formerly with JVW where she joined as a player and finished as an assistant coach.
The unveiling of the team got off to a positive start with Amakhosi announcing that Daveyton-based Brima Logistics will sponsor the new side.
For their matches, they will use Kaizer Chiefs Village in Naturena and the KwaThema Stadium in the East Rand.
Kaizer Chiefs now becomes the fourth Betway Premiership club to have a registered women’s football team, following in the footsteps of Mamelodi Sundowns, TS Galaxy and Stellenbosch.
Here’s what they said:
Jermaine Seoposenwe: Former Banyana Banyana Forward
“Truly amazing for the growth of Women’s Football in South Africa.”
Simphiwe Dludlu: Former Banyana Banyana captain & U17 Women’s National Team Head Coach
“Today marks a special day for women’s football. We applaud a gigantic step by Kaizer Chiefs. This is what we mean by gender parity, affording women an opportunity and platform to excel. Brima Logistics star player. We shall wait patiently for more role players.”
Noko Matlou: Former Banyana Banyan defender
“Finally, we are getting there. Hope more PSL teams will follow.”
Thalea Smidt: Former Banyana Banyana midfielder
“Thank you, Kaizer Chiefs. Hopefully others will follow suit.”
Zenatha Coleman: Namibian International
“We are finally here.”
By Matlhomola Morake
