By Siyasanga Monoalibe
The 2026/27 Premier Soccer League (PSL) is officially back, and the MTN8 is already in full swing after the exciting matches that took place yesterday, with defending champions Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns both in action.
Today, Kaizer Chiefs will announce their return to the Wafa Wafa Cup competition after two years of absence, when they host a tricky Golden Arrows side at the FNB Stadium. The game gets underway at 6pm.
Amakhosi entered the new season in style when they produced a convincing 3-1 win over newcomers Kruger United last weekend and will surely be looking to use that momentum against Arrows in their mission to win the MTN8 this season.
Chiefs last won the top eight cup competition in 2014, when they beat reigning MTN8 winners Orlando Pirates 1-0. Captain Brandon Petersen says this is one of the trophies that they are targeting this season.
“Yes, for sure. We fancy our chances of winning the MTN8 trophy because it will be a good one to start the season with. Being part of the competition gives us a chance to fight for every trophy that is up for grabs, and this is a good one to start with,” said Petersen. “It sets you up because you get to play about five games and it is money in the bank. So, I think for us, that’s motivation. He added that they “will take each game as a final” as they want to go all the way. Amakhosi have missed out on the competition for the past two seasons, after finishing in 10th and 9th position, respectively.
Following their much-improved season under the tutelage of co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youseff – where they finished third, Petersen admitted that it feels good to be back.
“It is good to be back in the MTN8. That’s motivation for us. This is where we want to be and not just add numbers, but to make ourselves known in this competition,”
“I think it’s important for us to take it each game as it comes, but the ambition [to win the MTN8] is there… But the important game is this weekend.
“Come Sunday, we’ll be ready,” Petersen added.
- The 2026/27 Premier Soccer League (PSL) season has begun, with the MTN8 competition already underway involving defending champions Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns.
- Kaizer Chiefs will return to the MTN8 Cup after a two-year absence, hosting Golden Arrows at the FNB Stadium today at 6pm.
- Kaizer Chiefs started the current season with a 3-1 victory over Kruger United and aim to build on this momentum to win the MTN8 trophy.
- Kaizer Chiefs last won the MTN8 Cup in 2014 by defeating Orlando Pirates 1-0.
- Team captain Brandon Petersen expressed confidence in winning the MTN8, stating the team will treat every game like a final and highlighted the motivation that comes with competing.
