McKenzie: We’ve Kept Our Promise Of VAR!

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The Minister of Department of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton Mckenzie has provided an update on the long-standing implementation of Video Assistant Refereeing being implemented in the Premier Soccer League (PSL). There’s been calls for VAR to be implemented over the past three seasons over ongoing concerns of the standard of officiating in the PSL and suggestions that it’s been declining. McKenzie had previously promised that the technology would be introduced by April last but later acknowledged that the system was costly and would require sponsorship backing but after the Soweto Derby last weekend he stated within ‘seven days’ an

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Kaze – Why It Took So Long For Shinga’s Debut

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Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has explained why it took Nkanyiso Shinga eight months to make his debut for Amakhosi. Shinga, 25, finally made his first Amakhosi appearance in the 1-0 defeat to Richards Bay on Tuesday evening. With several defensive absentees, Shinga was finally given a chance to prove himself in the black and gold jersey, with Kaze explaining the player needed to get used to his new surroundings after joining from Portugal. “He’s a new player in the country, he’s a player that has not played in the PSL,” he stated after the match. “He needs to train

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Pirates, Downs & Chiefs Men Win Monthly Awards

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Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng was named Player of the Month January/February, while Mamelodi Sundowns’ Miguel Cardoso won the Coach of the Month gong and Kaizer Chiefs’ Glody Lilepo walked away with the Goal of the Month award. On Wednesday, the Premier Soccer League announced the monthly awards winners, with Captain Yama2k winning the Player of the Month award after being involved in six goals across six games, scoring three and setting up as many. “Pirates forward, Relebohile Mofokeng was named Betway Premiership Player of the Month following an impressive run of form,” the PSL stated. “After working his way

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Ramovic Hands Mokwena Massive Blow

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Sead Ramovic’s CR Belouizdad kicked Rulani Mokwena’s MC Alger out of the Algerian Cup, beating them 3-2 on extra-time. Belouizdad were leading twice, scoring in the 17th minute via Mohamed Al Hammouda and Naoufel Khacef after 47 minutes, but Mokwena’s side twice came back. The first drew level Ayoub Ghezala in the 30th minute, and again in the 90th minute through Mohamed Bangoura. But despite Belouizdad being a man down from the 81st minute, Ramovic’s men celebrated an extra-time winner via You’ll Laouafi. The win saw Belouizdad book their ticket for the Algerian Cup semi-finals and are now unbeaten in

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The Bad Moment Is Gonna Pass – Kaze

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Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze is optimistic that their run of defeats will eventually pass as they continue to seek for redemption. The Glamour Boys succumbed to their fourth league defeat of the season after going down 1-0 to Richards Bay at uMhlathuze Sports Complex on Tuesday night. Thulani Gumede netted the solitary goal in the 69th minute as the Natal Rich Boyz handed Amakhosi their first league defeat on the road. Kaze has thus urged his troops to remain a unit and work towards turning the corner. “Of course, it’s true that we had a possession in the first

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Kaze On Richards Bay Loss, Miguel’s Withdrawal 

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Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has reacted to his side’s defeat against Richards Bay FC and spoken about the withdrawal of vice-captain Inacio Miguel. Amakhosi went down 1-0 to the Natal Rich Boyz in a Betway Premiership clash at the uMhlathuze Sports Complex on Tuesday night. The result marked a fourth defeat across all competitions for the Soweto giants, following earlier losses to Orlando Pirates, Stellenbosch FC and Zamalek SC. Kaze admitted the performance was once again disappointing and stated the team must return to the drawing board. “It’s a disappointing result, of course we started well the game but

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Chiefs Suffer Fourth Defeat On The Trot

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Kaizer Chiefs suffered a fourth straight defeat after falling 1-0 to Richards Bay FC in their Betway Premiership encounter at the uMhlathuze Sports Complex on Tuesday evening. Chiefs came into this match on the back of recent losses to Zamalek, Stellenbosch FC, and Orlando Pirates. Thulani Gumede netted the lone goal for the KZN side, securing their first league win since November last year, when they defeated AmaZulu. A notable inclusion and a change from the Chiefs’ Soweto Derby starting line-up was Nkanyiso Shinga, who made his debut, having not featured in an official match since arriving at the club

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Chiefs Make Late Change

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Kaizer Chiefs were forced to make a late change with Inacio Miguel withdrawing and Bradley Cross taking his place. The Angolan centre-back was stretchered off in their Soweto Derby defeat to Orlando Pirates and suffered a minor knock in the warm-up ahead of the Richards Bay clash. The club confirmed prior to kick off that Miguel could not take part in the clash while Sibongiseni Mthethwa took the armband to lead the side “NB: Change Miguel Out. Cross In. Captain Mthethwa.” The Glamour Boys are looking to end their sub-par run of form that has seen them lose two league

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Chiefs Starting XI Announced

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Kaizer Chiefs have named their starting line-up for tonight’s Betway Premiership clash against Richards Bay at uMhlathuze Stadium. The Glamour Boys are looking to end their sub-par run of form that has seen them lose two league outings on the trot subsequently dropping to fifth on the log standings. They went down 2-1 to Stellenbosch FC in midweek at FNB Stadium before being hammered 3-0 by Orlando Pirates at the same venue this past weekend. Amakhosi currently sit on 30 points in 17 outings but could climb as high as third if they come out victorious tonight. The Natal Rich

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