Egyptian Giants Crash Out CAF Competitions

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It was a dramatic Saturday of CAF inter-club football as three Egyptian Premier League sides crashed out the competitions, including record champions Al Ahly and defending champions Pyramids. The continent’s opposing teams will be breathing a collective sigh of relief to see Pyramids and Al Ahly out of the CAF Champions League as the two clear favouirtes for the competition this season. Pyramids featured in the early kickoff against Botola Pro side ASFAR and suffered a 2-1 defeat in Cairo witlh Reda Slim anf Mohamed Rabie Hrimat scoring for the vistitors, while Fiston Kalala Mayele bagged the consolation for the

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Is Vilakazi Ready To Be A Regular Starter? Kaze Responds

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Kaizer Chiefs coach Cedric Kaze says Mfundo Vilakazi is not far from being a regular starter for the team, having consistently impressed when he comes off the bench. Vilakazi made his mark once again by scoring Amakhosi’s second goal in their 2-0 victory over Magesi in the Betway Premiership clash at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday. The opening goal came from fellow academy product Wandile Duba, who netted his first of the season after a challenging period with limited game time and inconsistent form.  Kaze noted that while Vilakazi is progressing well, he still needs to improve physically—especially in situations

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Kaze Backs Chiefs Starlet After Magesi Win

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Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has backed young striker Wandile Duba to improve after opening his account for the season. The Glamour Boys recorded their second win on the trot after they dispatched Magesi FC 2-0 at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday evening. Duba, 21, was first to get on the scoresheet in the 32nd minute before Mfundo Vilakazi came on in the second period to seal the three points six minutes from time. The win moved the Naturena-based outfit into fourth spot just a single point behind third-placed AmaZulu, who have played two games more. Kaze showed support

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Chiefs Confirm Another Injury

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Kaizer Chiefs have suffered another injury setback with vice-captain Zitha Kwinika who missed their clash against Magesi FC. The Glamour Boys made it back-to-back wins in the Betway Premiership on Saturday evening after dispatching the relegation candidates 2-0 at the iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium. Amakhosi beat Durban City 1-0 in their previous match with Glody Lilepo scoring the solitary goal. The Congolese interntional was again in the thick of things against Dikwena Tsa Meetse as he provided an assist for Wandile Duba’s opener in the 32nd minute. Second half substitute Mfundo Vilakazi then wrapped up the match in the 84th

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Back-To-Back Wins For Chiefs

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Kaizer Chiefs moved into fourth place in the Betway Premiership after dispatching Magesi FC 2-0 in at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday evening. There were three changes rang to the starting line-up for the home side, with Aden McCarthy coming in for injured Zitha Kwinika, Nkosingiphile Ngcobo replacing Siphesihle Ndlovu, and winger Pule Mmodi taking Ashley Du Preez’s place. ALSO READ: Chiefs & Magesi Starting XIs ConfirmedJunior & Tso Make Chiefs & Magesi Predictions Glody Lilepo had a snap shot at goal in the 10th minute but it went inches wide with Elvis Chipezeze rooted still. In the 15th minute,

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Milford Run Riot, CT City Drop Points

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Milford FC hammered Baroka FC 5-0 to move joint-top of the Motsepe Foundation Championship log while Cape Town City dropped points again. City traveled to Limpopo determined to rebound from their 3-1 loss to Highbury FC the previous weekend, and they opened the scoring in the first half through Keagan Dolly. Venda FC equalized in additional time in the second period to secure the much-needed 1-1 draw. The Limpopo based moved eight points clear off the relegation zone. Milford ended a two-match winless streak with a thrashing win over struggling Baroka FC. The team built a 2-0 lead by halftime

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Chiefs & Magesi Starting XIs Confirmed

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Kaizer Chiefs and Magesi FC have announced their starting lineups for this late afternoon’s Betway Premiership match at Moses Mabhida Stadium. Mathematically, Chiefs are still contenders in the title race, although their recent performance has been underwhelming; however, they bounced back from a three-match losing streak with a win against Durban City at the FNB Stadium last week. Sitting in fifth place, Chiefs trail league leaders Mamelodi Sundowns by 17 points and are now fighting for a spot in the CAF inter-club competition, making a win today crucial to keeping their hopes alive. In contrast, Magesi, who sit at the

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You Can’t Dribble For The Fun Of It – Khanye

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Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye says South African players need to learn that they can’t just dribble for the sake of it. Khanye was making reference to Marumo Gallants winger Msindisi Kunene’s failed show boating that resulted in his side conceding a second goal against Mamelodi Sundowns in the league on Tuesday. The incident happened when the game was locked at 1-1 in the second half where Kunene’s skills saw him lose the ball to Teboho Mokoena who punished him and Gallants by scoring Sundowns’ second. Mokoena went on to score the third goal late in the game to

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Zwane Makes Top Three Target Admission

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AmaZulu head coach Arthur Zwane believes the fight to finish in the top three is going to be tough but it’s an opportunity for his side to prove they are up to the task. Usuthu face Polokwane City at the old Peter Mokaba Stadium on today looking to break into the top three with a victory. They are currently fourth on the standings tied on 34 points with Sekhukhune United ahead of them from 21 matches. There’s also Kaizer Chiefs, Durban City and Rise and Shine on their heels with the same ambitions. For Usuthu they want to return to

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