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Stellies Stun Chiefs With Comeback At FNB

Kaizer Chiefs suffered their second defeat of the season, ahead of the Soweto Derby after a 2-1 defeat loss to Stellenbosch at FNB Stadium on Tuesday evening. In an omen that boded well for the visitors going into the game, Stellies have been unbeaten against Chiefs on Tuesday games in the Betway Premiership history – but they were made to work for the three points they secured at the Calabash. Chiefs sprung a susprise with the inclusion of Ethan Chislett in the starting line-up and he looked lively in the opening half in the 10 role, before Amakhosi eventually opened

Allende Fires Sundowns to the Summit of the Table

Mamelodi Sundowns secured victory over AmaZulu thanks to a late winner from Marcelo Allende in their Betway Premiership clash at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Tuesday night. Masandawana are now atop the league standings, level on 38 points with Orlando Pirates. Both sides have a +19 goal difference, but Sundowns have scored one more goal than the Sea Robbers. Only Tsiki Ntsabeleng remained from the last match’s starting line-up as Miguel Cardoso made ten changes. Meanwhile, Usuthu made just one change, starting Luyolo Slatsha in place of Langelihle Mhlongo. Masandawana showed clear attacking intent in the first five minutes, but they

Chiefs Coach Explains Chislett Selection

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef has explained why Ethan Chislett was finally selected in the starting XI to make his debut for the club. Chislett, 27, moved to Naturena ahead of the season, joining the club from the United Kingdom much to the excitement of the club’s fans. However, he has found game-time hard to come by and hadn’t made his official debut for the club – until the Chiefs coach decided to pick him against Stellies. “We’re dealing with plus 30 players, so they are fighting in the training session and it’s our job as technical staff to

AmaZulu & Sundowns Starting XIs Confirmed

AmaZulu FC and Mamelodi Sundowns have announced respective starting line-ups for this evening’s Betway Premiership battle at Moses Mabhida Stadium. Usuthu come into this encounter buoyed by their Nedbank Cup quarterfinal progression in the KwaZulu-Natal Derby win over Richards Bay. Arthur Zwane’s men occupty fifth place with 30 points from 17 matches and are chasing a CAF spot for next season sitting just two points shy of third-placed Sekhukhune United. They have won three matches enduring two defeats in their last five encounters. Sundowns are fresh from a shock Nedbank Cup Last 16 elimination at the hands of TS Galaxy

Chiefs & Stellies Starting XIs Announced

Kaizer Chiefs and Stellenbosch FC have named their respective starting line-ups for this evening’s Betway Premiership encounter at FNB Stadium. Amakhosi have now set their sole focus on domestic duty after a gruelling week which saw them travel to North Africa for continental competition. Unfortunately, despite topping their group with 10 points coming into their last match, The Glamour Boys crashed out following a 2-1 defeat to Zamalek in the CAF Confederation Cup. Chiefs sit fourth on the league table with eight wins, six draws, and just one loss which came as far back as September 2025, going down 3-1

Banyana Held By Lesotho in Seshego

Banyana Banyana came from a goal down to draw 1-1 with Lesotho in their final Group A at the 2025 COSAFA Women’s Championship at a hot Seshego Stadium on Tuesday. The host nation had an early opportunity to break the deadlock from a Zoe October set-piece in the 10th minute, but the Lesotho goalkeeper tipped it put for corner. Nothing came off the corner for Banyana. Lesotho gained confidence going forward with Makhotso Moalosi taking an aim at Dineo Magagula’s goal seven minutes later but that shot didn’t trouble the Banyana captain on the day. Moalosi’s persistence was rewarded just

Kwinika – The Reason We Didn’t Qualify For CAF CC Quarters

Kaizer Chiefs defender Zitha Kwinika has explained why they didn’t qualify for the CAF Confederation Cup quarterfinals. Amakhosi failed to progress from the group stages, with two Egyptian clubs — Zamalek and Al Masry — advancing to the next round. Kwinika says conceding too many goals in the group stages was the main factor behind their failure to qualify for the quarterfinals. The centre-back believes they have learned their lessons and will improve as time goes on. “I think mainly on that, whatever you’re asking now, it’s a conversation we had in terms of saying, boys how did we maybe

Khalil – How To Focus On Stellies Ahead Of Soweto Derby

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Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef has explained how they are focusing on their match against Stellenbosch, with the Soweto Derby on the horizon. Amakhosi will welcome Stellies to FNB Stadium in a Betway Premiership outing as they continue fighting for the league title. In three days’ time, on Saturday, 28 February, they will face their fierce rivals, Orlando Pirates, at the same venue in the first Soweto Derby of the season. Ben Youssef says their full focus is on Stellenbosch, and their thoughts are not even on Pirates, as they are taking each game one at a time. “We’ve

How The HONOR X9d Keeps Up With Champions On And Off The Field

Elite sport looks different today. Preparation no longer ends when training does. Athletes move between sessions, video review, travel, recovery and constant communication. Technology now sits quietly inside that routine, supporting the work that happens before the spotlight. Across very different disciplines, the same truth applies. Performance is built in the hours between competitions. Rayno Nel, crowned World’s Strongest Man 2025, trains in demanding outdoor environments where dust, heat and impact are part of the job. Ronwen Williams, captain of Bafana Bafana and goalkeeper for Mamelodi Sundowns, operates in a world of split-second decisions, repetition and tactical detail. Technology can