Kaizer Jr – Why Chiefs Went To Spain

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Kaizer Chiefs Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Jr. has revealed the reasons behind the club’s decision to hold their pre-season camp in Spain ahead of thenew campaign. Amakhosi returned to South Africa earlier this week after a period of intensive preparations abroad.  Motaung explained that the trip was aimed atexposing the team to a new environment, while also helping the new technical team settle in andintegrating the club’s new signings. The Sporting Director believes the camp achieved its objectives as Chiefs continue to build towards thestart of the upcoming season. “The idea of the camp in Spain was about taking the

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Kaze Shares Views On ‘Translator’ Tag

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Sekhukhune United head coach Cedric Kaze says he didn’t mind the translator tag when he was at Kaizer Chiefs though it wasn’t stipulated in his contract and the club also asked him to not do it. Kaze was one of Nasreddine Nabi’s assistant coaches when the Tunisian arrived at Naturena at the start of the 2024/25 season. Under Nabi’s guidance Chiefs broke their 10-year trophy drought by clinching the Nedbank Cup which was also a pathway to the CAF Confederation Cup for the 2025/26 campaign. The former Young Africans head coach, however didn’t finish a second term at Chiefs leaving

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Kadodia Reveals Why He Wanted Khalil & Reveals Targets

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Durban City chairman Farook Kadodia has revealed why he went for Khalil Ben Youssef as the side’s new head coach ahead of the new season, naming the coach’s tactical abilities and qualifications among his reasons. City enjoyed a fairytale return to the big league last term finishing in eighth place in the Betway Premiership and also clinching the Nedbank Cup which helped them qualify for the CAF Confederation Cup for the upcoming campaign. Meanwhile, Youssef was snapped up by the KwaZulu-Natal-based outfit after two seasons at Kaizer Chiefs. During his tenure he helped Amakhosi break a decade long trophy drought

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Ouaddou on Pirates’ Victory Against Las Palmas

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Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has reflected on his side’s performance after they secured a 1-0 victory over Las Palmas. The Buccaneers claimed the win thanks to a lategoal from substitute Boitumelo Radiopane, who made the difference after coming off the bench. The result marked Pirates’ fourth match of their pre-season campaign, with the team recording two wins, one draw and one defeat. Ouaddou expressed his satisfaction with his players’ display, highlighting the team’s improved defensive discipline. He said one of their main objectives was to keep a clean sheet after conceding goals in each of their previous threematches.

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Ndlovu Pens Heartfelt Goodbye To Arrows Following Sundowns Move

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New Mamelodi Sundowns attacker Siyanda Ndlovu has shared an emotional farewell message to former club Golden Arrows following his move to the reigning champions. The 22-year-old’s transfer to the Brazilians came after Sundowns made a late move to secure his services, hijacking a deal that was initially expected to see him join Orlando Pirates.  The last-minute intervention changed the course of his career, with Ndlovu ultimately making the switch to Chloorkop. The Newcastle-born forward had been part of the Golden Arrows setup since 2023, having earned his promotion from the club’s reserve team.  During his time with Abafana Bes’thende, Ndlovu

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Pitso Breaks Silence On Bafana Job

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Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane has broken his silence on the links to the Bafana Bafana job, confirming the South African Football Association (SAFA) has indeed spoken to him, among others. Current coach Hugo Broos’ deal is ending at the end of this month and there hasn’t been any clarity on whether he will renew or the SAFA will get a new person. The Belgian who took the team to two back-to-back AFCON tournaments and the second round at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after 16 years recently made news in his country, saying he was

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Pirates Sign Teenage Sensation

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Orlando Pirates have signed teenage sensation Edmilson Chaney from Hope FC but send the player back on loan, while Lonwabo Magugwana also joined The Immortals from the Buccaneers. IDiski Times established that Pirates concluded a deal with Hope, signing 19-year-old winger Edmilson Chaney, who will return to The Immortals on a season-long loan. The other agreement sees defender Pirates’ DStv Diski Challenge centre-back Lonwabo Magugwana also joining Hope FC on loan. The Immortals have been busy in the transfer window, as they aim to build a team for their maiden season in the Motsepe Foundation Championship after gaining promotion from

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Da Cruz Reflects on Chiefs Performances in Spain Camp

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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando Da Cruz has reflected on the club’s pre-season camp in Spain, as well as the friendly matches that formed part of their preparations for the 2026/27 campaign. Chiefs recently returned to South Africa after facing three opponents outside the country as part of their preparations for the new campaign. Amakhosi began the tour with a 1-1 draw against Scottish giants Rangers, followed by another 1-1 stalemate against Saudi Pro League side Al Kholood, before ending their schedule with a narrow 2-1 defeat to La Liga outfit Elche CF. Although Chiefs did not record a victory

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City Finally Land Long-Term Target For New Season

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Durban City have agreed terms with one of their long-term targets Alou Doumbia from Mali giants Djoliba. Doumbia, 23, has been on the radar of the club for over 12 months, having impressed on the continent and win the league in Mali. However, it appears the recent deal of Terrence Mashego moving to Stellenbosch FC has now accelerated their pursuit of the highly-rated full-back, sources with the club confirmed. IDiski Times reached out to the players’ representative Faustino Mukandila who confirmed Doumbia is in the process of securing his visa and work permit ahead of his arrival in the country

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