Majoro hails Kaizer Chiefs’ strong start as a boost for South African football

Kaizer Chiefs’ early-season form has drawn praise from former Bafana Bafana striker Lehlohonolo Majoro, who says their resurgence is positive for South African football at large.

Chiefs are one of only two teams with a 100% record after three Betway Premiership games and remain the only team yet to concede a goal. They have carried over the momentum from their historic Nedbank Cup triumph last season under coach Nasreddine Nabi, who is now in his second year in charge at Naturena.

While it may be too early to call them title contenders, their position in second place is an encouraging sign for a team that has endured a difficult decade of inconsistency.

Majoro, who famously played for both Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates during his career, believes a strong Amakhosi side makes the league more vibrant and competitive.

“When Kaizer Chiefs win, our country and our league gather a lot of interest, and I’m glad to see how they’ve started the season,” he said.

For Majoro, Chiefs’ revival is not just about results, but about the sense of balance they bring to South African football.

With their massive following and unmatched brand power, the club’s performance levels influence the energy around the Premiership.

“I want to see a continuation of that because football without a Chiefs performing at the highest level is a level below what we want to see, because of their huge following,” he explained.

Chiefs’ return to prominence, Majoro added, could also provide the much-needed counterweight to Mamelodi Sundowns’ recent dominance. The Brazilians have been untouchable for much of the last decade, but Chiefs’ clean start to the season hints at a possible challenger finally emerging.

“They’re a team that’s able to make everyone feel their presence both domestically and internationally, so I’m glad they’ve started well and I hope they continue for the rest of the season,” Majoro said.

On Wednesday, Chiefs face Sundowns in a high-stakes clash that will give an early indication of just how far Nabi’s men have come. A win would not only boost confidence but also reinforce the belief that Amakhosi can keep pace with the defending champions.

Their early defensive solidity points to a side building the discipline that was often missing in recent years, and their ability to grind out results is a welcome change. Still, Majoro maintains that sustained consistency will determine whether they can truly push for silverware come May.

For now, though, their start has given both supporters and neutrals a glimpse of the Chiefs that many in South African football have long yearned to see. As Majoro put it, when Kaizer Chiefs perform, the rest of the game in the country rises with them.

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