Jomo – Why PSL Needs A Strong Chiefs

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Jomo Cosmos owner and Orlando Pirates legend, Jomo Sono has become the latest football voice in the local football fraternity to explain why the Premier Soccer League needs a strong Kaizer Chiefs. During his heyday, Sono battled Bucs’ Soweto rivals on the regular, with both clubs dominating silverware in the 1970s and 80s. However, both have fallen off the pace with Mamelodi Sundowns, especially in the league, where Masadawana have lifted seven titles in a row. And while Pirates have returned to adding silverware under Jose Riveiro, they still remained somewhat short in the league, with Amakhosi being a shadow

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Promising Stellies Talent Set To Leave

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Stellenbosch FC forward Roy-Keane Avontuur looks set to leave the club before the end of the current transfer window. The 21-year-old and Stellies are set to part ways as he seeks more regular first-team football after falling out of favour at the club. Having joined Steve Barker’s side from Old Mutual Academy four years ago to join their DStv Diski Challenge squad, he immediately impressed and made his first team debut at 17. He went on to make five appearances in the senior squad that season and was a dominant force in their youth set-up. In addition, he won two

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Chivaviro On Scoring Poker In Pre-Season

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Kaizer Chiefs striker Ranga Chivaviro believes that finding the back of the net in pre-season boosted his belief and confidence which could aid him rediscover his goalscoring form again. Chivaviro, 31, had a poor debut season with Amakhosi after finding the net on a regular basis during his time at Marumo Gallants where he netted 17 goals in 30 matches across all competitions in 2022/23. Last season, the Limpopo-born frontman scored just four times with a single assist in 23 outings in all competitions as the Glamour Boys finished in a low 10th spot. During Chiefs’ pre-season camp in Türkiye’

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Chiefs Star Among Players Suspended For Betway Opener

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Kaizer Chiefs defender Thatayaone Ditlhokwe is one of three players who will miss the start of the 2024/25 Betway Premiership due to suspension. Ditlhokwe picked up a fourth yellow card in domestic competitions on the final day of the 2023/24 campaign, when Amakhosi lost 2-0 to Cape Town Spurs. As a consequence, the defender will miss his side’s 24/25 opener against Marumo Gallants at Bloemfontein Stadium. In addition, Lindokhule Mtshali will miss his side’s Limpopo derby with Magesi on 18 September due to suspension, while Macbeth Mahlangu will miss TS Galaxy’s trip to Richards Bay as well. SuperSport United coach

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Broos – We Played Against Basketball Players

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Hugo Broos wasn’t happy with Bafana Bafana‘s performance despite winning 3-2 in South Sudan, admitting his side played into the hands of the hosts’ tall players. South Africa again left it late to snatch points – this time all three – after Thalente Mbatha scored the 95th minute winner away from home against South Sudan in a five-goal thriller. The 2023 AFCON semi-finalists had all to play for after being held to 2-2 draw by Uganda in the opening match, but again struggled, and the Belgian mentor felt they didn’t play well. “I don’t agree with you, I don’t think

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Miguel – What Nabi & Ex-PSL Star Told Me Before Chiefs Move

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New Kaizer Chiefs defender Inacio Miguel has revealed what head coach Nasreddine Nabi and former Cape Town City goalkeeper Hugo Marques told him ahead of his move to Amakhosi. Miguel, 28, joined the Glamour Boys after winning the Double with Petro de Luanda last season. He’s played alongside former City goalkeeper Marques in Angola before moving to Naturena this window, with his countryman full of praise of the experienced defender. Miguel was introduced to local media on Wednesday at Naturena, and was asked what Nabi and his countryman told him ahead of his move to South Africa. “He just told

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Pirates Midfielder Lands New PSL Club

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Orlando Pirates have reached an agreement for midfielder Siphelo Baloni to join Chippa United on a season-long loan. Baloni, 24, joined Pirates last season from Motsepe Foundation Championship side All Stars FC after he had a stellar campaign in 2022/23. In his first season with the Buccaneers, Baloni won two trophies – MTN8 and Nedbank Cup but he made just 13 appearances across all competitions. Baloni’s limited game-time and Thalente Mbatha’s permanent arrival made things more difficult for him in the Bucs midfield. This website understands that Pirates reached an agreement with Chippa for Baloni to join the Eastern Cape-based

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Broos On Mbatha’s Goals – The Good Lord Was With Us

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos says the Lord was on their side with Thalente Mbatha’s two stoppage-time goals in the space of four days. Broos lamented their lack of sharpness in their opening two Group K qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. South Africa secured a last-gasp draw with Mbatha netting in the 95th minute against Uganda in the 2-2 scoreline, and the winner in the 3-2 win over SOuth Sudan in Juba on Tuesday afternoon. “We don’t have enough sharpness in our game because of the [players] lack of competitive games, 80% of my team of

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Amakhosi Legend – Why Chiefs Have Signed So Many Defenders

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Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Morgan Gould says he understands why his former side has signed mostly defensive players, saying it’s about building a solid foundation. Chiefs announced seven new players in the last transfer window in Fiacre Ntwari, Gaston Sirino, Bongani Sam, Rushwin Dortley, Bradley Cross, Angolan international Inacio Miguel and welcomed back Njabulo Blom on loan from MLS outfit St Louis City. Talking to iDiski Times senior writer in the latest edition of the newspaper, Gould said getting defenders is about foundation because the less a team concedes the better their chances of getting goals. “Ja, your foundation needs

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