Daniel Cardoso (footballer) 2012 in a 2–0 win over Bidvest Wits at Goble Park Stadium. Cardoso was made vice-captain in 2014. In July 2014, Cardoso suffered a shin injury which ruled him out for five months. Cardoso joined Kaizer Chiefs on 31 May 2015. Cardoso made his international debut in a 3–1 win over Swaziland on 25 March 2015. Daniel Cardoso (footballer) Daniel Cardoso (born 6 October 1988) is a South African football player who plays as a defender for Kaizer Chiefs in the Premier Soccer League. Cardoso was born in Johannesburg. His parents grew up in Portugal. His father is Portuguese and
Kaizer Chiefs F.C. Pirates, a fellow Soweto team which Chiefs founder Kaizer Motaung played for in his early playing career. Famous players who donned the black and gold jersey in the past include former national team captains Neil Tovey, Lucas Radebe and also Patrick Ntsoelengoe, Gary Bailey, "Shoes Mosheu", Shaun Bartlett, Steve Komphela, Siyabonga Nomvete and Doctor Khumalo. Chiefs were banned by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) from competing in African club competitions until 2009 after their abrupt withdrawal from the 2005 CAF Confederation Cup. This was the second time in four years that Chiefs had been penalized by CAF for refusal