Latest Signing Breaks Silence On Chiefs Move

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Kaizer Chiefs latest signing Inacio Miguel says he is very excited to start his new chapter at Naturena. Miguel, 28, was unveiled as Chiefs player on Wednesday, joining the club on a three-year deal from Petro de Luanda in his home country. The Angolan international defender picked Morgan Gould’s former shirt number 83, after becoming the fifth new signing under Nasreddine Nabi. “Very happy and excited to start this new chapter with Kaizer Chiefs,” he stated on social media. Miguel also sent a message to his former club’s fan base, saying it’s not a goodbye. “Tricolor Nation, when I arrived

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Former Goalkeeper Roped In For New Role At Pirates

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Former Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Siyabonga Mpontshane is back at the club as an assistant Goalkeeper Coach. Mpontshane, 38, was released at the end of last season after nine years at the club since his arrival from Platinum Stars. It appeared that he would potentially continue his career elsewhere but now he’s been roped in as the assistant to current Goalkeeper Coach Tyron Damons. Mponthsane was seen at training this morning ahead of their clash against Disciples FC for their 2nd leg CAF Champions League preliminary round clash with the goalkeeping department. Sipho Chaine, Melusi Buthelezi, Ethan Visagie and Siyanbonga Dladla

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Official: Sundowns Next Major Signing Confirmed

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Stellenbosch FC have confirmed that Bafana Bafana striker Iqraam Rayners has joined Mamelodi Sundowns. Rayners, 28, returns to Gauteng after a season and a half of blistering performances with Stellies after rejoining the club from SuperSport United in January 2023. “Stellenbosch Football Club has bid farewell to Iqraam Rayners after Mamelodi Sundowns triggered a buy-out clause in his contract.” Sundowns activated Rayners’ buyout clause after being informed he was not for sale by Stellenbosch but had to move swiftly due to interest from Esperance Sportive de Tunis and USM Alger in recent weeks. Rayners has signed a three-year deal with

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Tinkler – How City, Chiefs & Pirates Can Compete With Downs

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Cape Town City coach Eric Tinkler says clubs like the Citizens, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates need to raise their level to compete with Mamelodi Sundowns, who are “walking leagues” at the moment. In the last 10 seasons, Sundowns have won nine league titles and now seven in a row, which something that has never been done before. Last campaign, Masandawana won the league title with a 23 points difference ahead of second-place Orlando Pirates and Tinkler emphasised that teams, coaches and players need to raise their level to close the gap that Sundowns has created. “We have to raise

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UWC Qualify For Final After 6-0 Hammering

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University of Western Cape (UWC) will play Gaborone United in the final of the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League COSAFA qualifiers after annihilating Young Buffaloes 6-0 in their semi-final on Thursday at Mpira Stadium. The Hollywoodbets Super League side drew first blood in the seventh minute from a Nondumiso Manengela penalty after the goalkeeper brought Philisa Mjambane down in the box. Bongeka Gamede made it 2-0 in the 26th minute from a corner. This was her third goal of the tournament and also her third goal scored from a set-piece. The eSwatini champions were lucky to not concede late in

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Downs & Chiefs Dominate Latest Amajimbos Squad

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Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs have the most players in Vela Khumalo’s Amajimbos squad ahead of the 6 Nations Tournament in Cote d’Ivoire. South Africa’s U17 Men’s side come fresh from two wins over Lesotho (3-1 and 4-0), as they continue to gear up for the COSAFA U17 Championships to be held in December 2024. They have now been invited to the FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS) 6 Nations Tournament to be held in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire from 2 -7 September 2024. SA are one of six teams alongside hosts Cote d’Ivoire, Algeria, Morocco, Tanzania and Zambia. “I am so

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Pirates New No3 Revealed After Lorch

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Orlando Pirates‘ new signing Deano van Rooyen was spotted with the number three at official training on Thursday morning. The shirt number, previously worn by star midfielder Thembinkosi Lorch before his deadline day move to Mamelodi Sundowns in January, was vacant until now. It appears their marquee signing, in the form of landing the Stellenbosch FC captain has now seen the right-back secure the shirt number. Pirates released their 2024/25 shirt numbers before their MTN8 opener against SuperSport United, in which they won 3-1 after extra time. Meanwhile, Relebohile Mofokeng will don the No. 3 shirt in CAF competitions, where

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Official: CT Spurs Announce 6 Signings, Including Former Chiefs Man

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Ahead of the Motsepe Foundation Championship campaign, Cape Town Spurs have announced six new signings, including a former Kaizer Chiefs player. Ernst Middendorp’s team begin their campaign on the weekend away against AmaTuks. Spurs have now confirmed six signings. Former Chiefs player Keletso Sifama joins on loan from Sekhukhune United. He will reunite with Middendorp who he worked with at the Amakhosi and on loan at Maritzburg United. Former Bafana Bafana midfielder Daylon Claasen rejoins his childhood club after two years in Egypt. Claasen, who spent many years in Europe, left Maritzburg United two years ago to join Wadi Degla.

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Two New Faces Spotted In Pirates Training

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Orlando Pirates had a couple of new faces spotted in first-team training this morning ahead of their 2nd leg CAF Champions League preliminary round fixture against Disciples FC. The Buccaneers will host the Madagascar Premier League champions at Orlando Stadium on Friday evening after the 1st leg in Mauritius ended in a goalless draw. And Jose Riveiro side had new signings Gilberto, and Deano van Rooyen presented, while Boitumelo Radiopane and Azola Tshobeni were also present after loan moves last season. Meanwhile two more unfamiliar faces were spotted, as Siyabonga Ndlozi and Yanga Madiba also took part in training. Ndlozi

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