Chiefs Provide Official Statement On Protest And Reports To Makgato Police

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Kaizer Chiefs have issued an official statement after the recent protest at Naturena Village, which the club states the alleged leader made with ill intentions and threats of violence. This past weekend, social media and new channels were abuzz with news of statements from Diakanya Makgato, who stated a memorandum was handed to the club amidst a poor run of form, as they expressed their displeasure at the current leadership. Calls were made for technical team changes and Amakhosi state what was communicated to them and handed over, does not translate what was grandstanded in the aftermath to the media

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‘Why Pirates-Linked Defender Shouldn’t Be Compared To Mbokazi’

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AmaZulu FC coach Arthur Zwane has explained why their defender Wandile Dube, who has attracted interest from Orlando Pirates, should not be compared to Mbekezeli Mbokazi. A few weeks ago, this publication reported that the Buccaneers were monitoring the progress of Usuthu youngster Wandile Dube. The 21-year-old has been featuring as a left centre-back, a role Mbokazi had firmly established at Pirates before his mid-season move to Chicago Fire. Zwane believes Dube has the potential to develop into a top player in the near future. However, he is concerned that many people have already started comparing him to Mbokazi. According

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Have Kaze & Youssef Lost Chiefs Dressing Room? Maboe Responds

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Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Lebohang Maboe has poured cold water on any suggestions that the co-coaches have lost the dressing room and that the players do not believe in the duo anymore. Amakhosi coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef have come under fire in the last couple of weeks, as the side was eliminated from the Nedbank Cup and CAF Confederations Cup, and suffered three back-to-back league losses. The side are currently in sixth position on the table with 30 points from 18 matches, 17 points adrift of the pack leaders who have played two extra games. Talking to the

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Chiefs Give Injury Update

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Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has given an injury update for his squad ahead of their clash against Durban City on Sunday. Amakhosi have lost their last three Betway Premiership games and should lose it again they would set a new negative record for the club in the PSL era. Their form dip has also seen Durban City surpass them but they could climb back up the log with a win – also having two games in hand compared to the sides ahead of them on the log. However, Kaze and his co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef will again have to

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Kaze Hits Back At Recent Criticism

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Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has brought a host of statistics to showcase how his side have improved in comparison to previous seasons, hitting back at the recent “noise” around the club. Chiefs have lost five of their last six games across all competitions – a run which has seen them drop out of the Nedbank and CAF Confederations Cup, also fall to sixth place in the Betway Premiership. Another defeat in the league on Sunday would be a new negative record in the PSL era, but Kaze brought out a stats sheet to showcase how the team has actually

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Ouaddou on Managing Lack of Title-Winning Experience

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Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has explained how his side plans to manage their lack of league-winning experience as they remain firmly in the title race. The Buccaneers are neck-and-neck with Mamelodi Sundowns, who have dominated the competition with eight consecutive league titles. Both teams sit on 47 points, with Pirates currently ahead on goal difference. Pirates reclaimed top spot after beating Richards Bay FC 2-0 on Wednesday at Orlando Stadium, moving above Sundowns who had won 2-0 over Orbit College FC on Tuesday. Ouaddou admitted that experienced players such as Sipho Mbule, who has previously won the league title, will play a key role. He also highlighted the importance

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Benni On Chiefs Coaching Job Talk

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Benni McCarthy says he would be keen to coach Kaizer Chiefs but also admitted there has not been any contact from the Soweto giants so far. McCarthy, 48, is currently the head coach of the Kenyan national team but he has been linked with a move to struggling Chiefs, who have lost five out of their last six games across all competitions The run has seen them drop out of the Nedbank Cup and CAF Confederations Cup, while they have fallen to sixth place in the Betway Premiership. They’ve lost three league games on the trot and another defeat against

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Ouaddou Shares Title Promise

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Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has promised his side will fight until the last minute in their attempt to lift the Betway Premiership title this season. The Buccaneers moved back to the top of the log thanks to a late contentious penalty converted by Evidence Makgopa. The second goal against Richards Bay saw Pirates overtake Mamelodi Sundowns based on the one goal better goal difference again. After the final whistle, Ouaddou made no hiding of his side ambition to lift the league title this season – with their last league trophy dating back to 2011/12. “Everyone is dreaming to

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Pirates Move Above Sundowns Again

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Orlando Pirates moved back to the top of the table after their 2-0 win over Richards Bay in their Betway Premiership clash at the Orlando Amstel Arena. Pirates started the brighter of the two sides and with clear intent – the sign of Sipho Chaine spraying passes closer to the half-way line than the goal early on showed what type of occassion was set up. A mid-to-low block from the vistors was set up as they looked to find anything on the counter but Pirates, with intent, fluidity and tempo controlled the entire first half and were well worth their

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