Chippa United, nicknamed the Chilli Boys, are seventh in the 2026/27 Betway Premiership as of 4 November 2026, with 11 points from 9 matches. The Eastern Cape side is one of the youngest clubs in the league, so this profile covers its history, honours, rivals, coach, home grounds, results and fixtures. Because Chippa have drawn five of their first seven league games, the start has been steady rather than spectacular.
This page combines API-Football data with history checked against the club’s own website, Wikipedia and psl.co.za, and it states any disagreement. In addition, you can check the full table on our PSL table page and the schedule on the PSL fixtures page.
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What is the history of Chippa United?
Chippa United were founded in January 2010, when Siviwe “Chippa” Mpengesi bought a Vodacom League franchise for R400,000. The official club history and Wikipedia agree on that. The franchise belonged to Mbekweni Cosmos, a club from Paarl, so Chippa United started life as a rebranded lower-league side. API-Football gives no founding year, which is why we rely on these two sources.
The club was first based in Cape Town, and the club’s site mentions the Nyanga area. The first season under the new name, 2010/11, was successful, and Wikipedia says the side won the Vodacom League national title. Then, after the 2011/12 season, Chippa were promoted to the top division through the play-offs. Philippi Stadium was judged below standard for the top tier, according to the club.
The club later left the Western Cape. Wikipedia says it announced a move to Port Elizabeth after the 2013/14 season, and the club’s own site now says it is based in East London in the Eastern Cape. Chippa Investment Holdings, the company founded by Mpengesi, owns the club, according to Wikipedia. The nickname is the Chilli Boys, which the club itself uses.
What has Chippa United won?
Chippa United have not won a major senior trophy that two sources confirm, and their best-documented title is the 2010/11 Vodacom League national championship. Wikipedia records that title, which came in the club’s first season under the name, and the club’s history confirms the promotion that followed.
The rest of the record is about survival at the top level. Chippa finished 13th in 2025/26 with 28 points, ahead of only Marumo Gallants, Magesi and Orbit College. So the club is still fighting to stay up, and that is the realistic aim again this season. Because of this, the table matters more here than the trophy cabinet.
Meanwhile, Wikipedia mentions the club’s youth achievements and an MTN8 semi-final in 2016, but we found each of those in one source only, so we do not repeat them as fact.
Who are Chippa United’s biggest rivals?
Chippa United have no established derby, because they are the only Eastern Cape club in the Betway Premiership. Every away trip is long, and the club’s closest league games are against fellow lower-half sides such as TS Galaxy, Kruger United and Richards Bay.
Those matches matter for the table. Chippa beat TS Galaxy 1-0 away in round 7, with H. Majadibodu scoring in the 62nd minute, as our Betway Premiership round 7 round-up records. Kruger United visit East London on 17 October, so that is the next chance to build on it.
Who are the notable Chippa United players and coaches?
Vusumuzi Vilakazi is the Chippa United head coach in September 2026, and the Nigerian goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali is the best-known name in the squad. The club’s senior-team page lists Vilakazi as coach, and Wikipedia agrees. API-Football also names him in its coach records.
Nwabali appears in both the club’s senior squad list and API-Football’s squad data, and Wikipedia says he returned to Chippa in July 2026. Coaching and squad changes are frequent, so check the official first-team page for the latest list. We have left out older players because we could not match them across two sources.
Where do Chippa United play their home games?
Chippa United play most home games at Buffalo City Stadium in East London, with night matches at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha, according to the club. API-Football lists the ground with a capacity of about 16,000. The league’s fixture list shows Buffalo City for upcoming home games on 17 October, 4 November and 15 December 2026.
However, the 2026/27 record is patchier. The league’s results show Chippa home games at Dobsonville Stadium in Soweto, Jonsson Kings Park Stadium in Durban and Buffalo City. API-Football adds Sisa Dukashe Stadium in Mdantsane for 11 home games. As a result, always check the ground for each fixture on our PSL fixtures page.
How are Chippa United doing in the 2026/27 Betway Premiership?
Chippa United are ninth in the table as of 4 November 2026, with 11 points from 9 matches. That leaves them 15 points behind leaders Mamelodi Sundowns, who have played 9. Overall, that keeps them in the middle of the pack.
Their record reads 1 win, 5 draws and 1 defeat, with 4 goals scored and 6 conceded (goal difference -2). In other words, they are collecting 1.14 points per game. For comparison, that pace is above their 2025/26 average of 0.93.
Every club plays 30 league matches, 15 at home and 15 away. With 7 played, Chippa United have completed 23% of their season, so there is still a long way to go. However, the early table already shows who has started fast.
The split by venue tells a similar story. At home they have won 0, drawn 3 and lost 1. Away from home, however, they have won 1, drawn 2 and lost 0.
What were the last five league results?
Here are the most recent league matches, oldest first:
- drew 0-0 at home to Milford FC on 5 September 2026
- drew 1-1 at home to Mamelodi Sundowns on 12 September 2026
- won 1-0 away to TS Galaxy on 20 September 2026
- lost 0-1 at home to Kruger United on 17 October 2026
- won 2-0 away to Stellenbosch on 31 October 2026
Overall, 3 draws from the last five shows a side that is hard to beat but struggling to close games out.
How did Chippa United do last season?
In 2025/26, Chippa United finished thirteenth in the 16-club table with 11 points from 9 matches. They won 6, drew 10 and lost 14, scoring 24 and conceding 44.
That was a tight season near the bottom, so avoiding another relegation scrap is the priority. Consequently, the current campaign starts from a clear reference point.
All 2025/26 figures come from API-Football data.
What are Chippa United’s next fixtures?
The next three scheduled league matches, with kick-off times in SAST, are:
- 28 November 2026: home to Kaizer Chiefs (kick-off 15:30 SAST)
- 4 December 2026: away to Marumo Gallants (kick-off 19:30 SAST)
- 15 December 2026: home to Amazulu (kick-off 19:30 SAST)
That is a gap of 26 days after the last league match. Meanwhile, dates and times can move for broadcast or other reasons, so always check the PSL fixtures page and live scores for the latest schedule.
Where are Chippa United heading?
Chippa United are heading for another mid-table season if the draws turn into wins, and they sit ninth on 11 points as of 4 November 2026. They have won once, drawn five and lost once, with four goals scored and six conceded. That record is an improvement on their 2025/26 average of 0.93 points per game.
Vilakazi’s side now faces Kruger United at home on 17 October, then Stellenbosch away on 30 October. Follow the run on our PSL results page.
How can you follow Chippa United this season?
Start with the PSL table for the standings and the live scores page on match days. Additionally, the Bafana Bafana fixtures and results page and the South Africa national soccer team players page cover the national side, which is handy when league games pause. Finally, official fixtures and club information are on psl.co.za.
Frequently asked questions about Chippa United
When was Chippa United founded?
Chippa United were founded in January 2010, when Siviwe Mpengesi, known as Chippa, bought the Mbekweni Cosmos franchise, according to the club.
What is Chippa United’s nickname?
Supporters call Chippa United the Chilli Boys.
Where do Chippa United play home games?
Chippa United play most home games at Buffalo City Stadium in East London, with some night matches at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.
What has Chippa United won?
Chippa United won the 2010/11 Vodacom League national title, according to Wikipedia, but have no confirmed major senior trophy.
Where are Chippa United in the PSL table?
As of 26 September 2026, Chippa United are seventh with 11 points from 9 matches.
