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Chiefs To Forget NBC Exit, Aim For CAFCC QF

African Football, CAF Confederation Cup, Featured, Local, Nedbank Cup

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef says they quickly had to forget about the Nedbank Cup Last 32 exit and shift focus to the CAF Confederation Cup clash against Egyptian side Al-Masry. The reigning champions were eliminated from the Nedbank Cup last 32 by Stellenbosch FC, and Amakhosi now have only two trophies to fight for which are CAFCC and Betway Premiership but they will need to double the effort if they are to win them. They could find themselves in the quarter-finals this afternoon with a 1-0 win or a win by a two-goal margin against Al Masry. Co-coach

Pirates Drop Pts, Chiefs Get Hammered

DStv Diski Challenge, Featured, Local

DStv Diski Challenge leaders Orlando Pirates dropped points against TS Galaxy, while Orbit College hammered reigning champions Kaizer Chiefs 4-1. It was a Sunday to forget for both Soweto giants after Galaxy ended Pirates’ six-match winning streak. The Rockets played a goalless draw against Chiefs last weekend, and also held high-flying Buccaneers this week in a 1-1 stalemate. The Galaxy points sees Mamelodi Sundowns cut the gap to five points as they beat Sekhukhune United 2-0 yesterday. With 12 games still to be played, a lot can still happen in the title race. Amakhosi missed an opportunity to close the

Al Masry Coach On Key Chiefs Players

Al Masry coach Nabil Kouki has kept his cards close to his chest in terms of areas he thinks can be exploited in the Kaizer Chiefs side in their Group d clash of the CAF Confederation Cup in Polokwane on Sunday. The sides are currently tied on seven points in second and third places, respectively, in the pool after four rounds – a win for either on Sunday could see them go to the second round of the competition. Speaking through a translator Kouki said he has identified dangerous players from Amakhosi but won’t reveal their names, as that would

Khalil On Lessons From Al Masry

CAF Confederation Cup, Featured, Local

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef says his side knows what to expect against Al Masry on match day five of the CAF Confederation Cup at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Sunday. The sides head into the penultimate round of the group stages lying in third and second places in Group D, respectively, in tied on seven points – a win for either side could see them qualify for the knockout phase. They have already met in the tournament in the opening group clash in Egypt, it was won by Al Masry though Youssef felt Amakhosi could have gotten at

Junior Praises Pirates Star

Featured, Local, Nedbank Cup

iDiski TV analyst Junior Khanye has praised Orlando Pirates midfielder Thalente Mbatha saying the player has proved to be the engine for his side. Mbatha put in a Man of the Match performance in their 4-1 demolition Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila in the last 32 round of the Nedbank Cup in Durban on Saturday. The 25-year-old also scored his side’s second goal against the Limpopo side and Khanye believes Mbatha hasn’t only been good in the cup encounter but has showed consistency in the last couple of matches. Khanye also feels like Mbatha alongside Sipho Mbule in central midfield would be

Kanu On What Kwayiba Had To Work On After Pirates Return

Chippa United head coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi says the club had to work on the psychological aspect of Sinoxolo Kwayiba following his return to the team. Kwayiba was re-signed permanently by the Chilli Boys after spending just six months at Orlando Pirates, whom he joined from Chippa at the start of the season. The 25-year-old endured a difficult spell at the Soweto giants, making only four appearances during his time at the club, all of which came as a substitute. Vilakazi believes Kwayiba remains an important player for Chippa United and has backed him to play a key role for the

Petersen – That’s How I Will Get Into Bafana

In-form Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen has opened up on prospects of receiving a Bafana Bafana call-up amid his top form. Last season, Petersen was seemingly a second-choice goalkeeper for Amakhosi, making only five appearances across all competitions – four in the Betway Premiership and one in the Nedbank Cup. Bruce Bvuma was the number one goalie for the then Nasreddine Nabi-led side, racking up 23 appearances – 19 in the league and four in the Nedbank Cup. However, it all changed at the end of the season, when Petersen was surprisingly thrown in during the Nedbank Cup final, helping

Ouaddou Issues Challenge To Pirates Players

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has urged his side to have a killer instinct despite them running riot over Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila. The Buccaneers were in rampant mood as they thumped the Motsepe Foundation Championship outfit 4-1 to progess to the Nedbank Cup Last 16 Round. A penalty from Andre De Jong and strikes from Thalente Mbatha, Patrick Maswanganyi and Sipho Mbule ensured the Buccaneers’ progression. Though they were miles ahead of their less fancied opponents, the Moroccan-French spoke of positives from the game but wants his players to be more ruthless in front of goal. “Lot of positive

What Ouaddou Told Us At HT – Mbatha

After taking a slender lead into halftime, Orlando Pirates midfielder Thalente Mbatha has revealed what coach Abdeslam Ouaddou told them before they came out and completed the rout. Mbatha netted the Buccaneers’ second goal and was named Man of the Match as they thumped Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila 4-1 at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Saturday afternoon to seal passage to the Nedbank Cup Last 16 Round. Andre De Jong had opened the scoring from the penalty spot with Patrick Maswanganyi and Sipho Mbule completing the rout late on in the game. “Coach told us at halftime that we’re