Mekoa On Being First Sponsor Of Chiefs Ladies Team

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Brima Logistics Executive Chairman Tshepo Brian Mekoa has expressed a sense of proudness after his company became a part of the Kaizer Chiefs brand history. On Tuesday, Amakhosi made a groundbreaking announcement by officially launching the Chiefs Ladies team in Daveyton. Coached by CAF A coaching licence-holder, Unathi Mabena, the Chiefs Ladies squad is comprised of 24 players and will play their matches at KwaThema Stadium as well as the Kaizer Chiefs Village in Naturena. They campaign in South Africa’s women’s football second tier league, the Gauteng SASOL league with a view of promotion league to the Hollywoodbets Super League

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Benadie Makes Admission About Effect Of Key Player Departures

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Stellenbosch FC CEO Rob Benadie has candidly admitted that the club’s ongoing sale of key players has finally “caught up” with them this season. Over the years, Stellies have parted ways with several important figures, including Olwethu Makhanya, Jayden Adams, Iqraam Rayners, Fawaaz Basadien, Sihle Nduli, Sibongiseni Mthethwa, Antonio van Wyk and Deano Van Rooyen, among others. While the club has often been labelled a “selling club,” they previously managed to recruit and develop talent effectively to fill those gaps.  However, this season has told a different story. Their performances have dipped significantly, leaving them in an unfamiliar ninth position

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Mbokazi Breaks Silence On Maiden Bafana Thunderbolt

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Bafana Bafana centre-back Mbekezeli Mbokazi has broken his surprising silence that he doesn’t practice long-range goals saying it just happens. Mbokazi started in Bafana Bafana ‘s 2-1 loss to Panama in Cape Town, scoring the consolation with a thumping strike from range. The Chicago Fire defender said he doesn’t practice but when a chance presents itself, he scores. “It just happens that I hit the net even in training,” said Mbokazi on SABC TV. “I won’t say I practice such goals, but when things are aligned, I’m able to score.” The 20-year-old also expressed joy at reuniting with the team

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Kaizer Snr Shares Thoughts On Chiefs Ladies Team

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Kaizer Chiefs chairman Dr Kaizer Motaung Snr says launching a women’s team is a proud moment for the side which reflects their commitment to growing the game. Amakhosi officially launched and unveiled the Kaizer Chiefs Ladies side in Ekurhuleni on Tuesday, becoming the fourth Betway Premiership side to enter the women’s football competitive space though Chiefs will be competing in Gauteng’s Sasol League. Mamelodi Sundowns, TS Galaxy and recently Stellenbosch FC have women’s clubs in the Hollywoodbets Super League. The 24-member squad will be led by Unathi Mabena while using the Chiefs Village and KwaThema Stadium as their home grounds

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Ex-Bafana Midfielder Lands Job In Europe

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Former Bafana Bafana midfielder Michael Masilo Modubi has been appointed head coach of Belgian club Turkse FC for the 2026/27 season. Modubi, 40, is a product of the Transnet School of Excellence and landed a move to Premier League side Chelsea back in 2003 alongside the late duo of Boy-Boy Mosia and Jeffrey Ntuka. All three failed to secure work-permits at the time and were loaned out to KVC Westerlo, and while the latter duo returned to South Africa later in their careers, Modubi spent nine years at the club before stints at Dessel Sport and Witgoor Dessel – where

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Broos – This Bafana Star Impressed Me

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has made mention of being left impressed by young defender Ime Okon over the last two international friendlies against Panama. The Hannover 96 defender is enjoying game time in Germany having featured in 18 league matches with two goals to his name. He started in both games for Bafana partnering with Khulumani Ndamane in the 1-1 draw in Durban last week and played alongside Mbekezeli Mbokazi in the 2-1 defeat in Cape Town on Tuesday. The World Cup preparation matches weren’t Okon’s first time with the senior national team, having made his debut at

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Broos On What Mbokazi Still Needs To Work On

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has again praised the qualities of defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi though also touched on what he believes the player still needs to work on. Mbokazi played in his first match for Bafana since the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Morocco and on home soil since his departure to the USA in January. The 20-year-old joined Chicago Fire where he’s had an impressive start playing in all their five matches so far. The side is currently fifth on the Eastern Conference log in the MLS with seven points. On his return home, the

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All Teams Qualified For 2026 World Cup Confirmed

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After last night’s round of international fixtures all 48 teams going to the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been confirmed, with DR Congo becoming the 10th nation at the tournament. DRC had to play the intercontinental playoff against Jamaica after beating Nigeria in the CAF second round on penalties in November. On Tuesday, DRC faced Jamaica in Zapopan, Mexico and needed injury-time to secure a 1-0 win after a goal by Axel Tuanzebe. Meanwhile, Iraq ousted Bolivia in the second inter-confederation play-off 2-1 to secure their spot at the World Cup. In Europe, Czechia defeated Denmark on penalties to join

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Panama Coach Praises SA Players, Singles Out Pirates Star

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Panama head coach Thomas Christiansen has highly praised several Bafana Bafana players after their second friendly match, singling out Orlando Pirates’ Relebohile Mofokeng. Bafana wrapped up their international friendlies against Panama with a 2-1 loss which was the first home defeat under Hugo Broos since he took over in May 2021. Panama proved to be more clinical than Bafana, not creating many chances but converting the few ones they created. In the second match they came out a totally different side, especially defensively. When Panama coach Thomas Christiansen was asked by iDiski Times which players impressed him from the Bafana

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