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Kaizer Chiefs Development

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Kaizer Chiefs Development
NicknamesAmakhosi (Chiefs), Glamour Boys
GroundKaizer Chiefs Village
ChairmanKaizer Motaung
CoachVela Khumalo
LeaguePSL Reserve League
Gauteng Development League

Kaizer Chiefs Development is a South African football reserve team based in Johannesburg. The U/23 team plays in the PSL Reserve League and the junior teams in the Gauteng Development Leagues.

It is the academy of Kaizer Chiefs. In the 2024/25 season they were crowned PSL Reserve League champions.[1]

Diski Challenge team

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In the 2024/25 season they were crowned PSL Reserve League champions.[2] The team headed to the United Kingdom as part of the DSTV Challenge Tour as DDC (DSTv Diski Challenge) Champions. Their first match was against Manchester United U-21 which they won 3–1.[3] Their next match was a 1-all draw with Leeds United U-21.[4]

Academy

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Engen Knockout Challenge

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They won the Engen Knockout Challenge title in 2024 defeating Mamelodi Sundowns 2-0 in the final played at Wits Marks Park.[5]

Gauteng Development League

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The under-13 are four time champions of the GDL since 2021.[6] In 2025 the under 14 team won the Gauteng Development League title. The under 15 and 17 teams were runner-ups.

Notable players

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FIFA U-17 World Cup

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List of players that were called up for a FIFA U-17 World Cup while playing for the academy. In brackets, the tournament played:

FIFA U-20 World Cup

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List of players that were called up for a FIFA U-20 World Cup while playing for the academy. In brackets, the tournament played:

Honours

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  • Multichoice Diski Challenge 2017, 2024/25
  • Gauteng Reserve League 2013, 2017, 2021, 2022
  • ENGEN Knockout Challenge: 2022, 2024
  • SAFA Regionals Gauteng 2011, 2012, 2019
  • SAFA Regional Western Cape 2014, 2020
  • SAFA Regionals KwaZulu Natal 2020, 2021, 2022
  • DSTV Youth League 2020
  • DSTV Youth Super Cup 2022
  • DSTV DIski Shield:2018, 2022
  • Vision View U/17 Easter Cup of Champions: 2023, 2024

References

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  1. ^ Raophala, Mauwane (26 April 2025). "Kaizer Chiefs clinch DDC title with one game to spare". FARPost. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
  2. ^ "Depleted Kaizer Chiefs crowned league champions after impressive win over Magesi FC | Goal.com South Africa". www.goal.com. 26 April 2025. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
  3. ^ "A look at Chiefs' DDC tour in England". Kick Off. 1 December 2025. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
  4. ^ "Leeds United deny Kaizer Chiefs win in second match in UK ahead of clash with new Bafana Bafana international's club | Goal.com South Africa". www.goal.com. 2 December 2025. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
  5. ^ "Chiefs and Sundowns Ladies crowned Engen KO Challenge champions | SuperSport". SuperSport. Archived from the original on 14 May 2025. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
  6. ^ Gcwabe, Ongama. "SuperSport Schools Plus | Chiefs back-to-back GDL u13 champs, Sundowns take u15 title". ssschoolsplus.co.za. Archived from the original on 21 March 2025. Retrieved 8 October 2025.