Kaze: ‘I know What I Am Capable Of’

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Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has responded defiantly to critics who have questioned his credentials, dismissing suggestions that he is nothing more than a translator who stumbled into a head coaching role at the Glamour Boys. The Burundian tactician, who shares the dugout with Khalil Ben Youssef following the departure of Nasreddine Nabi earlier this season, has faced scrutiny from sections of the public and social media who have doubted his legitimacy as a coach at the Soweto giants. Kaze, however, is unbothered. “You know, I know football is quite difficult and social media and everyone thinks their opinions are

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Sundowns Put One Foot In The CAFCL Final

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Mamelodi Sundowns have one foot in the final after winning away from home against Espérance Sportive de Tunis on Sunday. In a 60,000-packed Olympique Hammadi Agrebi, the first leg between ES Tunis and Sundowns kicked off. In the first 20 minutes, both sides looked cautious, trying to play in safe zones. The first opportunity came in the 26th minute from a header, but Khuliso Mudau made an excellent block and was fouled afterwards. Sundowns came close in the 28th minute after Arthur Sales’ shot deflected got deflected by a ES Tunis defender, resulting in a corner kick. ES Tunis nearly

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Sundowns Starting XI vs Esperance Announced

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has named his starting line-up for the CAF Champions League semi-final first leg against ES Tunis at the Stade Olympique Hammadi Agrebi. Sundowns have a chance to reach the CAF Champions League final for the second consecutive season, as they face ES Tunis this evening in the first leg. Masandawana lost to Egyptian side Pyramids FC in last season’s final and would like to push more again this year to emulate the team of 2016, which last won the competition. The obstacle is that they haven’t done well away from home in this season’s

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Kaze – How To Keep Chiefs Consistency After Four Wins

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Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has urged the squad to maintain their intensity and concentration after the Amakhosi extended their winning run to four games with a commanding 2-0 victory over TS Galaxy at FNB Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Chiefs controlled key moments of the match and finished their chances with efficiency, with Galaxy unable to break through a disciplined Amakhosi defence. Lilepo sealed the result late on, calmly finishing into an empty net after Ira Tape was caught out of position. The result continues an impressive turnaround in form for the Soweto giants, who had endured a difficult run

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Chiefs Continue Winning Run With Galaxy Scalp

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Kaizer Chiefs made it four consecutive league wins after a 2-0 victory over out-of-sorts TS Galaxy in their Betway Premiership encounter at FNB Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The opening half, Chiefs showed their superiority on the ball, coming into the game with the confidence after wins over Durban City, Magesi and ORBIT College to lift them into third place with three games in hand. Meanwhile the Rockets arrived without a win in eight games in the league despite an incredible feat of reaching the Nedbank Cup final. It was Flavio Silva who bagged the goal in the opening half, heading

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Kruger Utd Back To The Top, CT City Stay Close

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Kruger United are back at the summit of the Motsepe Foundation Championship after a massive win away from home, while Cape Town City remained in a playoff spot after beating Upington City away from home. It was a perfect start of the game from Cape Town City, as Emile Witbooi laid an assist to Dženan Zajmović who made it 1-0 inside first minute. The Bosnian made it two goals in two matches after scoring the winner vs Black Leopards. City doubled the lead just before half hour mark through Therlo Moosa, following an assist by Jaeden Rhodes. The Citizens managed

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Cardoso Returns To Rades As Downs Target Strong 1st Leg Foothold vs Esperance

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso will face his former club when the Brazilians travel to Tunis for the first leg of their CAF Champions League semi-final against Esperance Sportive de Tunis on Sunday evening. The match kicks off at 21h00 (SAST) at the Hamadi Agrebi Stadium in Rades. For Cardoso, the occasion carries personal significance, the Portuguese coach previously worked with Esperance before taking charge at Sundowns, making his return to Tunisia one of the more compelling storylines heading into the tie. Cardoso, however, was quick to draw a line between sentiment and professional duty ahead of the match

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Chiefs & Galaxy Announced XI

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Kaizer Chiefs and TS Galaxy have announced their starting line-ups for the mouthwatering Betway Premiership match scheduled at the FNB Stadium. Chiefs aim to make it four straight wins this afternoon, something they haven’t done this season in the league. Amakhosi are in a good run, as they aim to finish in the CAF inter-club spot. Mathematically, Chiefs could still win the league, but that would require a lot, including Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates losing five of their remaining games. Amakhosi are sitting in third place with 39 points after 21 games, and are currently the lowest-scoring team in

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Mngqithi Gives Dion Injury Update, Makes Golden Boot Prediction

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Lamontville Golden Arrows head coach Manqoba Mngqithi believes that striker Sede Junior Dion can win the Betway Premiership Golden Boot. The Betway Premiership’s leading goal scorer Sede Junior Dion left the pitch injured in Arrows’ 1-0 win over Durban City in the 71st minute and was replaced by Oumar Camara. Dion is currently sitting on 12 goals, followed by Mamelodi Sundowns striker Iqraam Rayners on 11 goals and Relebohile Mofokeng with nine strikes. The 32-year-old hasn’t scored since his brace against Marumo Gallants on 14th March and is now four games without finding the net. Mngqithi gave an injury update,

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