Kaizer Chiefs Development


Kaizer Chiefs Development is a South African football reserve team based in Johannesburg. The U/23 team plays in the PSL Reserve League and the junior teams in the Gauteng Development Leagues.
It is the academy of Kaizer Chiefs. In the 2024/25 season they were crowned PSL Reserve League champions.

Diski Challenge team

In the 2024/25 season they were crowned PSL Reserve League champions. The team headed to the United Kingdom as part of the DSTV Challenge Tour as DDC Champions. Their first match was against Manchester United U-21 which they won 3–1. Their next match was a 1-all draw with Leeds United U-21.

Academy

Engen Knockout Challenge

They won the Engen Knockout Challenge title in 2024 defeating Mamelodi Sundowns Academy 2-0 in the final played at Wits Marks Park.

Gauteng Development League

The under-13 are four time champions of the GDL since 2021. In 2025 the under 14 team won the Gauteng Development League title. The under 15 and 17 teams were runner-ups.

Notable players

FIFA U-17 World Cup

List of players that were called up for a FIFA U-17 World Cup while playing for the academy. In brackets, the tournament played:
  • Wiseman Meyiwa
  • Neo Bohloko
  • Lebo Dhlamini
  • Shaun Els
  • Teboho Mlangeni
  • Keabetswe Morake
  • Lunje Noqobo

FIFA U-20 World Cup

List of players that were called up for a FIFA U-20 World Cup while playing for the academy. In brackets, the tournament played:

Honours