Kaizer Chiefs to Play Against English Premier League Giants, Manchester United and Others

• Kaizer Chiefs are set to face Manchester United and other top English clubs' under-21 sides during their international tour later this year
• The Premier Soccer League released an official statement to confirm that the Glamour Boys DStv Diski Challenge side will take part in the competition scheduled to take place in London
• The news about Kaizer Chiefs facing Manchester United sparked different reactions from fans on social media

Kaizer Chiefs’ DStv Diski Challenge champions are set to take on Manchester United’s U21 side as part of their DDC International Tour, marking an exciting international test for the young Amakhosi outfit.

Like Manchester United, Kaizer Chiefs have one of the best academies in the Premier Soccer League and were champions of the 2024-25 DStv Diski Challenge league. The squad comprises Naledi Hlongwane and Aden McCarthy, who are both now in the club's first team.

McCarthy, son of former Kaizer Chiefs player Fabian McCarthy, who once faced the Red Devils himself, has impressed in Chiefs’ early 2025/26 campaign. The 21-year-old starred in victories over Stellenbosch FC and Polokwane City, earning Player of the Match honours in both games.

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Kaizer Chiefs to face Manchester United

The Premier Soccer League (PSL) confirmed the exciting development in an official statement, announcing that the 2024/25 DStv Diski Challenge champions, Kaizer Chiefs, will take on English giants Manchester United in November as part of the DDC International Tour.

“As part of their reward, the champions will embark on an 11-day UK tour from 25 November to 7 December 2025, where they’ll face Manchester United, Leeds United, and Queens Park Rangers (QPR) U21, allowing them to test themselves against top international opposition.”

Amakhosi’s UK tour will begin with a much-anticipated clash against Manchester United on Friday, November 28, 2025. The team will then take on Leeds United on December 2, 2025, before wrapping up their international campaign with a final showdown against QPR U21 in London on December 6, 2025.

During their UK tour, the Glamour Boys will also engage in academy exchange programmes with Manchester United and Liverpool, gaining invaluable insights through mentorship and shared experiences. In addition, the players will have the opportunity to attend a live Premier League clash between Leeds United and Chelsea, further enriching their football education.

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Despite the Kaizer Chiefs DDC side receiving good news, the first team remains without a head coach due to reports about Nasreddine Nabi's possible departure. They have struggled in the absence of the Tunisian manager and were recently knocked out of the Carling Knockout Cup after losing to Stellenbosch FC.

Fans react as Amakhosi face Manchester United

Astroo_official said:

"Izonfaka 6-0 Man United u21, be realistic. They're the best in their league I'm sure they'll play the 2nd team even."

Masixole Ngcube wrote:

"The elite people who are not interested in following SA football will fill those seats to watch Man United."

Zoro Wekhosi shared:

"Manchester United of SA vs Manchester United of England."

Keorapetse Mmakou reacted:

"Thank you😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 the beating my team will do to olamthutu FC will be presidential. You will stop comparing farmers league to English league... Even harry Maguire will score a hatrick 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂"

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jose_United88 commented:

"There's no bigger team than Kaizer Chiefs in this country, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns can't relate. I know our youngsters are not going there to add numbers and win hearts , they going there to set the benchmark."

Kaze names Chiefs' unsung hero

Briefly News also reported that Kaze pointed out the unsung hero at Kaizer Chiefs amid the club's current struggle.

The Glamour Boys are struggling without the presence of Nabi, but one player stood out for the assistant coach.

Source: Briefly News