Kaizer Chiefs set to face Manchester United in London

Kaizer Chiefs, the newly crowned champions of the DStv Diski Challenge, are set to take on English giants Manchester United next month.

Having clinched the DDC title for the first time in the tournament’s history, amassing an impressive 70 points, Chiefs will embark on an 11-day tour of the United Kingdom, scheduled from November 25 to December 7, 2025. 

The team will test their skills against international competition, including matches against Leeds United and Queens Park Rangers (QPR) U21.

Chiefs’ UK tour will kick off with a highly anticipated fixture against the Red Devils on Friday, November 28. Following the clash with United, the team will face Leeds United on December 2, before concluding their UK adventure with a showdown against QPR U21 in London on December 6.

Chiefs will also participate in academy exchange visits with Manchester United and Liverpool, enriching their knowledge through invaluable mentorship and experience-sharing opportunities. The players will also be spectators of a live Premier League fixture, where Leeds United will face Chelsea.

The Amakhosi drafted a few of their DDC stars such as Matlaba Kabelo Nkgwesa, Thulani Mabaso, and Takalani Mazhamba into their senior squad during pre-season and are likely to utilise some of them during the on-going Betway Premiership season. 

DDC captain Aden McCarthy, whos father Fabian McCarthy played against the Red Devils for Chiefs, has also since graduated from the reserve side to the senior ranks, where he has starred in Chiefs’ victories over Stellenbosch FC and Polokwane City at the start of the 2025/26 season, with the 21-year-old earning the Player of the Match award in both matches.