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Chippa Win Race To Sign Zimbabwean Defender

Betway Premiership, Featured, Local, Transfer Centre

Chippa United have won the high-stakes race to sign Zimbabwean defence stalwart Isheanesu Mauchi, this publication can confirm. The Chilli Boys beat out stiff competition from Betway Premiership rivals TS Galaxy, AmaZulu and Stellenbosch FC to secure the 23-year-old’s signature. The deal also ends the hopes of several Zimbabwean giants, including CAPS United, FC Platinum and Scottland FC, who were all reportedly vying for the player’s services. Standing at a towering 194.5cm, Mauchi arrives in South Africa as a physically imposing prospect. Sources close to the player indicate that while the interest from other clubs was lucrative, Mauchi chose Chippa

Khalil – Why Chislett Had To Wait 7 Months For Debut

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef has responded to a question about Ethan Chislett’s seven-month wait before making his debut for the club. Chislett signed for Amakhosi at the beginning of the season on a free transfer after leaving English outfit Port Vale at the end of the previous campaign. However, he only made his first appearance for Chiefs in their 1–0 defeat to Stellenbosch FC in the Betway Premiership at the FNB Stadium on Tuesday evening. At some point during the first round of the campaign, he was said to be battling an injury that delayed his return to action. The 27-year-old started against Gavin Hunt’s side and played 70

Sikhosana – Broos Must Consider This Player For Bafana

Orlando Pirates legend Jerry Sikhosana has revealed the overseas-based player he believes Hugo Broos must call up to Bafana Bafana. “Legs of Thunder” was speaking after AFCON, reflecting on Bafana Bafana’s performances in the tournament, which he described as a “learning curve” for the nation. He added that it was also preparation for a bigger tournament — the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will take place in June in the USA, Mexico and Canada. Sikhosana says Broos should perhaps start considering Olwethu Makhanya, who plays for Philadelphia Union in the USA’s MLS. He raved about the Durban-born defender, saying he

Next Bafana Match Dates & Venues Announced

The South African Football Association (SAFA) have confirmed that Bafana Bafana’s two international friendly matches against Panama will take place at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Friday, 27 March and Tuesday, 31 March, at DHL Stadium. The senior men’s national team will get back to country duty with the matches forming a critical component for head coach Hugo Broos’ build-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States of America, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July 2026. Broos’ charges take to the field for the first time since their last 16 round elimination by Cameroon at

Junior Makes Strong Plea To Chiefs Players

Betway Premiership, Featured, Local

iDiski TV analyst Junior Khanye has called on Kaizer Chiefs players to shoulder responsibility after their shock defeat to Stellenbosch FC. The Glamour Boys missed out on the chance to move third on the Betway Premiership standings after Stellies rallied from a goal down to beat them 2-1 at FNB Stadium. Chiefs created numerous chances but failed to convert them and only went into the break leading 1-0 through Flavio Da Silva’s strike. They were left to rue their missed chances as the Cape Winelands outfit emerged victorious on the evening via second half goals from Langelihle Phili and Devin

Hunt – CAF Run Would Have Been A Hinderance

Stellenbosch FC head coach Gavin Hunt admits there’s a certain level of relief they can plan for the rest of the season without the gruelling demands of CAF inter-club football. Stellenbosch were eliminated from the group stages of the CAF Confederation Cup and since then have been knocked out of the Nedbank Cup by Golden Arrows – which bodes for a season without silverware and a proverbial reset for the club. Having won the Carling Knockout Cup and reached the semi-finals of the continental competition, with a couple of top three four finishes in recent seasons, it’s been a surprisingly

Not The Result We Wanted – Ellis

Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has reacted to her side’s 1-1 draw with Lesotho in their last Group A match at the COSAFA Women’s Championship in Polokwane. The draw ensured that the record regional champions top the group with seven points and set-up a semi-final meeting with Zimbabwe on Friday at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium. The tournament is also being used as preparation for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) which is a 2027 World Cup qualifiers. Ellis admitted they didn’t play how they wanted and the result wasn’t what they wanted as well. “You could

Zwane Makes Defiant Statement About AmaZulu’s Target

AmaZulu coach Arthur Zwane has made a defiant statement about their target for the season following their defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns. Usuthu suffered a 1–0 loss at the hands of the league champions at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Tuesday evening. Zwane says they are still building their team, which is filled with youngsters and a bit of experience. However, he insists that, in the end, they will achieve their target by the end of the season. “One thing that I know for sure is that come end of the season, we would have achieved our target, that’s the bottom

Ben Youssef Explains Chiefs’ Quadruple Second Half Subs

Kaizer Chiefs coach Khalil Ben Youssef says the enforced second half changes were due to fatigue and admits the desired impact was not there from the substitutes. Ethan Chislett on his debut, was taken off after 70 minutes alongside Ashley du Preez, Nkosingiphile Ngcobo and Flavio da Silva for Thabo Cele, Wandile Duba, Mduduzi Shabalala, and Mfundo Vilakazi. This was after Stellenbosch winger Langelihle Phili had cancelled out Silva first half opener – but there was no change in momentum for the home side, as Stellies went on to find a late winner through a stunner from Devin Titus. “The