Fans Weigh In On Chiefs' Pre-Season Loss To Vitesse

Jul 9, 2025 - 11:58 am

By Lusanda Luthuli

From sharing their first impressions on new signings to showing discontent with longer-serving players, the Khosi Nation had plenty to say after Kaizer Chiefs' pre-season loss to Vitesse.

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Kaizer Chiefs fans had their say on the Twitter/X timeline after Nasreddine Nabi's troops let a first-half lead slip as they fell 2-1 to Vitesse Arnhem in their opening pre-season friendly during their tour of the Netherlands on Tuesday.

Reeve Frosler put Amakhosi ahead with a thunderbolt of a finish in the 37th minute at the RKSV Driel Stadion in Driel, but an own goal by Dillan Solomons early in the second half levelled matters before Vitesse sealed the win with a goal from Andy Visser in the 74th minute.

90 + 1’| #VIT 2 : 1 #CHI

Full time score: (Solomons .og. 47’, Visser 74’) Vitesse FC 2 : 1 Kaizer Chiefs (Frosler 37’)#Amakhosi4Life #KCNetherlands #KCPreseason pic.twitter.com/emDuLdBmA1
— Kaizer Chiefs (@KaizerChiefs) July 8, 2025

Supporters were able to get a first glimpse at new signings like Thabiso Monyane, Flavio Silva and Ethan Chislett, including some talent from Chiefs' DStv Diski Challenge-winning side.

The fans not only let their feelings be known about the new faces in the squad, but also the club's current big names, with some members of the Khosi Nation calling for some of these players to be replaced.

Amakhosi will return to South Africa on 19 July and will also face Utrecht on Friday, NEC Nijmegen on Saturday, PEC Zwolle on 15 July, and FC Twente on 16 July.

Here are some of the standout reactions to Amakhosi's first pre-season game:

New season, new players.. same Kaizer Chiefs 🥹💪🏽 pic.twitter.com/2U0qDq7O0o
— Ntokii_sa (@Ntokii012) July 8, 2025

WE NEED TO BE HONEST. 😭💔

Samkelo Zwane, Bvuma, Solomons, Matlou were never DIAMONDS and they will never be one.

Kaizer Chiefs just sell/loan/ release them😭💔 otherwise we will suffer again. pic.twitter.com/faMRtM7QI5
— Account 4 Sale (@SbusisoMhlanga0) July 8, 2025

There's absolutely no footballing reason why Matlou and Solomons are still at Chiefs. Worse Matlou because his contract was finished.

As for Zwane, ae send this boy on loan, let him go improve in the NFD, he's not ready.

Nabi showed us the quality A team and the average B team. pic.twitter.com/n3RwQ1abbK
— Katlego Rammusi (@rammusi_katlego) July 8, 2025

Sirino was the only one who raised his hand in the second half, the rest must be booked a flight back home asap
— Linges (@Linges_1907) July 8, 2025

I think 70% of that team that played in the 1st half will be our regulars
— Thando (@Ta_Fitty) July 8, 2025

Ok I’ve seen enough …..He is ready 🔥 #Amakhosi4Life pic.twitter.com/6C0rhbtJBH
— KHANI❄️ (@khani_hlahla) July 8, 2025

Nice seeing the boys, especially the new guys in action🙌.... friendlies are for assessing the squad we have ❤️✌️ on to the next one...... still think we need a 6 and another striker though 🤞
— Yoli❤️ (@Yoleka_Ntuli) July 8, 2025

Well done boys🤝🏼🤝🏼😁....some good experience for the boys and a Great eye opener for the coach when it comes to our depth👀 pic.twitter.com/eozDYeoPTN
— DR TSHEGO ABUTI T-MAN (@RALETMaN) July 8, 2025

Give him another 7 years contract tuu😩mfana ke star pic.twitter.com/vEpugtUHgv
— 🌹Boitshwarelo Tshwaro💕✌ (@Boitshw22810845) July 8, 2025

Samkelo Zwane is a model not a footballer, Bvuma did say he does not take friendlies serious and Solomon is should quit football and try 100 metres races
— Mshengu (@SdizoRSA) July 8, 2025

Hai, I don't know anymore. pic.twitter.com/yK6qjejDi4
— L E S E D I (@_Hybreed_) July 8, 2025

I’ve seen something here Admin🤔🔥 pic.twitter.com/cAk0XWoQq2
— 4Life Fan✌️❤️ (@VusumuziJvee) July 8, 2025

Its pre-season, I dont want to mention names, but Orbit college needs players,and we MUST assist them, I am glad the transfer window is still open.
— Family♣️♦️♠️Man (@KLouw15) July 8, 2025

Let’s assist other teams that needs players. Bvuma, Solomons just to mention a few can be a great addition to AmaZulu FC
— 𝚊𝚕𝚎𝚡 (@alexsithole) July 9, 2025

The following players must go.🚮🚮🚮

Bvuma
Matlou
Solomons
Morris
— Nhlalala Mudanisi ✌️ (@nhlalala_melton) July 8, 2025

We need to get rid of most players who played in the second half. Start with Bvuma and Matlou pic.twitter.com/9KDPH0WyO3
— Mapatha Molatelo (@DerickMolatelo) July 8, 2025

Ignore the noise. It was a practice match. Where a lot of players were tried. Many changes were made. Its more of a practice than a match.
Over to the next one.
— Alan Sithole (@alan_sithole) July 8, 2025

That midfield is DEAD...we need a ball playing CDM who is press resistant with an engine = NAZO 🔥

Magerman stand up pic.twitter.com/FzrJnsxjwI
— Mr ManQ (@uNqubekoo) July 8, 2025

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