Mngqithi Praises Nabi, Name 3 Chiefs Danger Men

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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi has commended the work Nasreddine Nabi has done at Kaizer Chiefs and also named three Amakhosi players who have impressed him so far. Masandawana face Amakhosi in a highly-expected match at FNB Stadium at 15:00 on Saturday after both sides started the 2024/25 league campaign with two wins. After Sundowns scored four goals in three of their last four matches, Mngqithi was asked whether fans can expect a similar scoreline on Saturday, but the Sundowns coach insisted they are in for a tough encounter, praising the early work of Nabi. “I think we should go

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Nabi Gives Mthethwa Update

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Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi says Sibongiseni Mthethwa is still part of his team after a move away from the club didn’t happen during the recent transfer window. Mthethwa, 30, was one of the key signings Amakhosi faithful wanted ahead of the 2023/24 but he has somewhat struggled to live up to expecations. There was talk of a potential loan to Magesi FC before Friday’s transfer deadline but the move didn’t materialise, with Nabi saying the midfielder is in his plans. “We have 32 players and I have respect for all of them,” he said after his side’s 3-1 win at

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Kopo – Why Jali Didn’t Play

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Chippa United coach Kwanele Kopo has revealed why influential midfielder Andile Jali didn’t play in their Betway Premiership game against Sekhukhune United. Jali picked a hamstring injury in Chippa’s 2-1 loss to Orlando Pirates in the opening game of the season and had to be substituted after scoring a beauty in that game. The former Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns man’ travelled to Polokwane but was only in the stands when his side held Sekhukhune to a 1-1 draw with 10 men at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in midweek. Kopo says Jali’s influence has been great for the side on and

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In-Form Billiat Fires Into Golden Boot Contention

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Former Kaizer Chiefs forward Khama Billiat is now the joint-top scorer of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League after his latest exploits for Yadah FC. Billiat netted the only goal of the game in their 1-0 win over Herentals that moved them into 11th place in the league and closer to safety with seven games remaining. It continued his impressive run of form as he moved joint top of the scoring charts with 11 goals in his 23 games played this season. Billiat, who recently ended his international retirement to feature in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers has

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Barker Breathes Sigh Of Relief After Adams, Basadien Saga

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Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker can breathe a sigh of relief after the transfer window closed on Friday. Stellenbosch has been the mine of gold for player quality in the past few seasons, having lost key players locally and internationally in recent times. This past window transfer the Cape Winelands side lost Deano Van Rooyen to Orlando Pirates and Iqraam Rayners to Mamelodi Sundowns. Fawaaz Basadien and Jayden Adams made headlines by being linked with a move away from Stellenbosch. As this publication reported, Stellies rejected four offers for Adams as they were trying to keep him. Barker is

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Moore Excited Over Cross’ Move To Chiefs Under Nabi

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New Kaizer Chiefs defender Bradley Cross has been backed to take his game to the next level at the club under head coach Nasreddine Nabi. From emerging in the now-defunct Black Aces youth academy, and Bidvest Wits, Cross secured a dream move to Germany with Schalke 04 where he rubbed shoulders with AC Milan defender Malick Thiaw, forming an impressive partnership and earning interest from the Premier League.  After two seasons in the U19 squad, he joined Newcastle United’s reserve team where he was a regular in the Premier League 2 squad, and even captained the side on occasions.  However, a

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Nabi Hails Sirino After AmaZulu Show

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Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi has hailed the impact of Gaston Sirino after his fine performance against AmaZulu. Sirino, 33, joined Amakhosi on a free transfer ahead of the 2024/25 campaign after he was released by Mamelodi Sundowns. The winger has been instrumental in both of Chiefs’ matches so far, setting up two goals and scoring his first Amakhosi goal against Usuthu. After his second win in charge of the Glamour Boys, Nabi hailed Sirino for what he adds to the team and also his guidance to young players like Mduduzi Shabalala and Mfundo Vilakazi, explaining he is the quality

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PSL Game Abandoned, What The Rules Say

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The Betway Premiership match between Golden Arrows and Magesi FC was abandoned with only a few minutes left to play due to a power cut at Mpumalanga Stadium – here is what the rules say. Wonderboy Makhubu scored for the newly-promoted side in the 79th minute to give them the lead against an Arrows side that had won their opening two games. However, with Magesi looking to win their first match of the season, the match was halted after 86 minutes with the lights switching off. The match was eventually abandoned and will now have to be completed within the

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Nabi Reacts To Best Chiefs League Start In Five Years

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Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi has called for calm despite winning their first two league games for the first time in five seasons. Amakhosi ran riot in the first half, and were 3-0 up thanks to goals by Ranga Chivaviro, Gaston Sirino and Inacio Miguel. However, they struggled somewhat to find their rhythm in the second half after Etiosa Ighodaro netted just after the break. AmaZulu could’ve scored more, hitting the post and the crossbar, but in the end Chiefs managed to collect their second win, with Nabi insisting they are still in the early stages of his reign. “We

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