Kaizer Chiefs FC have promoted four of their DStv Diski Challenge team's promising players to the senior team ahead of a new season. The Amakhosi youngsters become the latest group to seek to make an impression from the Reserve League.

What happened?

The four players, including Pheko 'Fabregas' Phago and Takalani Madzhamba, have already signed professional contracts and will join the first team. Phago, 21, made his senior debut as a substitute against Chippa United in the last game of last season.

Why it matters for Kaizer Chiefs FC

This promotion is a significant step for the young players, who will look to make an impact in the Premier Soccer League, where Kaizer Chiefs FC currently stand 3rd with 54 points, 15 points behind leaders Orlando Pirates.

What comes next?

The new head coach, Fernando Da Cruz, will decide if the players will be kept in the first team or loaned out. The Naturena-based side has also promoted DDC assistant coach Dillon Shepard to the first team, where he will serve as one of the assistants. With 33 goals scored and 19 conceded, Kaizer Chiefs FC will look to build on their recent form, which has seen them earn 15 wins, 9 draws, and 6 losses from 30 games, with a recent form of LWWDL.