George Matlou: Kaizer Chiefs Star Ruled Out of the Season After Undergoing Surgery

• Kaizer Chiefs are set to be without one of their key players for the rest of the 2025/26 season, after the player underwent surgery
• The Premier Soccer League giants' injury crisis has deepened this season, with some of their top players still on the sidelines
• The Soweto giants' injury crisis this season has made them lose the strong momentum they started the campaign with

Kaizer Chiefs have been dealt another huge blow as one of their key players is reportedly ruled out of the 2025/26 campaign after undergoing knee surgery.

The Glamour Boys have been going through a rough patch in recent weeks, after losing against Orlando Pirates in the Soweto Derby, and followed by another defeat against Richards Bay in the Betway Premiership.

The Soweto giants have lost four out of their last five matches in all competitions, and are currently struggling to retain their place amongst the top five teams in the league this season.

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Kaizer Chiefs star ruled out of season

According to reports, Kaizer Chiefs would be without George Matlou for the rest of the season after the South African midfielder underwent knee surgery.

The 27-year-old picked up the injury in Amakhosi’s 2-1 loss to Zamalek SC in their last group game in the CAF Confederation Cup on Saturday, February 14, 2026.

Matlou had only just recovered from a prior setback and featured in four matches before suffering another blow. With his contract due to run out at the end of June, the latest development raises further questions about his long-term future at Naturena.

Injury troubles deepen for Kaizer Chiefs

Matlou’s injury problems add more misery to Kaizer Chiefs' season as they have many key players sidelined with different kinds of injuries.

Brandon Petersen missed the Soweto Derby after he was reportedly hospitalised and need a surgery. He is expected to be on the sideline for a long period, with Bruce Bvuma taking over from him in goal for the Glamoru Boys.

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In the build-up to their defeat against Richards Bay FC, experienced defender Miguel Inacio was withdrawn from the line-up due to injury and replaced by Bradley Cross.

Long-term absentee Rushwin Dortley remains on the recovery path. The 23-year-old Bafana Bafana centre-back sustained a severe knee injury a year ago and has since been absent, thus missing loads of games for Amakhosi and also the South African national team.

With the injury list growing at a pivotal point in the season, the Glamour Boys' depth and resilience will be under significant scrutiny.

Kaizer Chiefs are scheduled to return to action in the Betway Premiership on Sunday, 15 March 2026, against Durban City.

Why Kaizer Chiefs lost to Richards Bay

Briefly News earlier reported that coach Cedric Kaze explained why Kaizer Chiefs lost to Richards Bay in the midweek Betway Premiership fixture.

It was the Glamour Boys' third defeat in a row in the Betway Premiership, while it was four in the last five matches in all competitions.

Source: Briefly News