Duba Hat-Trick Sends Chiefs Through to Semis
Kaizer Chiefs forward Wandile Duba scored three goals in a 3-0 win over TS Galaxy at FNB Stadium in the Carling Knockout competition.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Soccer
Wandile Duba scored a hat-trick as Kaizer Chiefs beat TS Galaxy 3-0 at FNB Stadium in the Carling Knockout competition. The win came after Chiefs had already qualified for the semi-finals following a 2-1 victory over Siwelele FC.
Why it matters
The result secures Chiefs' place in the Carling Knockout semi-finals and highlights a 22-year-old forward emerging as a scoring option for the club. Chiefs have struggled to find consistent goals from different attacking players, making Duba's returns significant.
Chiefs won 3-0 against TS Galaxy at FNB Stadium and 2-1 against Siwelele FC on 8 November 2026. Duba is 22 years old.
The players
Wandile Duba
Wandile Duba is a 22-year-old forward who plays for Kaizer Chiefs.
Fernando Da Cruz
Fernando Da Cruz is the head coach of Kaizer Chiefs.
The details
Duba scored from the penalty spot in Chiefs' 2-1 victory over Siwelele FC on 8 November 2026. He then scored a hat-trick in the 3-0 win over TS Galaxy at FNB Stadium, which came in the Carling Knockout competition.
Timeline
8 November 2026: Duba scores a penalty in the 2-1 win over Siwelele FC.
2026/27 season: Duba makes a promising start to the campaign.
Season Trajectory
Duba's three goals arrive as Chiefs look to find dependable scoring from across their attack, a problem coach Fernando Da Cruz has noted. The result keeps Chiefs in contention in the Carling Knockout competition.
Duba's hat-trick puts him in the frame for fantasy selections and shows Chiefs have a forward capable of scoring in bunches. Chiefs' progress to the semi-finals is confirmed, so the club's remaining fixtures in the competition now carry more weight.
The takeaway
Duba's form could make him a leading figure at Naturena, and Da Cruz has said continued hard work could open the door to representing Bafana Bafana. Consistency will be the key test for the young forward.
Further reading
Follow the latest from South Africa Soccer as Chiefs push deeper into the Carling Knockout competition.
