Chaine On Senzo & Moeneeb Comparisons After Treble Win

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Record-breaking Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Sipho Chaine has refused to be compared with the club’s great past goalkeepers in Senzo Meyiwa and Moeneeb Josephs. Despite claiming a league and club record of 21 Betway Premiership clean sheets in a single campaign, Chaine has reserved nothing but respect and special praise for the club’s legendary duo between the sticks at the Soweto giants during their playing days. The former Bloemfontein Celtic and Chippa United goalminder racked up another clean sheet as the Buccaneers recorded a 2-0 win over relegated ORBIT College to be crowned league champions for the first time in 14

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Sundowns Star – We Want To Deliver It To Our People

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Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Marcelo Allende has called on his side to embrace the challenge of a difficult second leg away from home, with the Chilean making clear that nothing short of continental glory will satisfy the squad. Sundowns head into the return fixture with the advantage of a first-leg clean sheet, but Allende was under no illusions about what awaits them on the road, acknowledging the atmosphere will be a very different proposition. The Masandawana squad made the flight to Rabat on Tuesday, where they will now have four days to prepare for the second leg, where they hold a

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McCarthy Eyes World Cup Dream As SA’s LCB Depth Grows

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Kaizer Chiefs defender Aden McCarthy has spoken calmly about the prospect of a FIFA World Cup call-up, insisting he is focused only on what he can control. “I’m controlling what I can – it’s been a big thing in my mental journey, becoming a stable young man that I am, on and off the field,” he said. “I control what I can. It’s up to the national team coach and any decision will be respected.” The 22-year-old has been an ever-present for Chiefs in the 2025/26 Betway Premiership and recently signed his first professional contract at Kaizer Chiefs, a two-year

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Pressure Is A Privilege: Adams Addresses Fatigue And CAFCL Finals Fever

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Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams has acknowledged that his teammates are feeling the physical strain of a gruelling run of fixtures ahead of Sunday’s CAF Champions League final decider. Head coach Miguel Cardoso previously conceded that the calendar had beaten his side, with Sundowns navigating seven games in 21 days. Adams, who missed a portion of that stretch due to suspension following a red card, offered a candid assessment of where the squad stands physically. “I think for me personally, I got the rest, because of the red card. I think the other players are struggling — you can see

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Ouaddou Opens Up On Almost Resigning At Pirates

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Treble-winning Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has admitted that he almost handed in his resignation earlier on in the season after mounting pressure following his first two defeats. Ouaddou said this after clinching the 2025/26 Betway Premiership title with a 2-0 win over Orbit College on the final day of the campaign in Mbombela on Saturday. They collected 69 points in 30 outings, one more point than the side they dethroned Mamelodi Sundowns. This also meant the Buccaneers secured a domestic treble in Ouaddou’s first season as head coach, while also sending Orbit College back to the First Division. The

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Kaizer Jr On Co-Coaches’ Future

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Kaizer Chiefs Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Jr. has addressed the future of co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef ahead of next season. The duo’s contracts expire in June. They originally joined Amakhosi alongside former head coach Nasreddine Nabi, who left the club early in the campaign. Kaze and Ben Youssef took the reins for the remainder of the season after Nabi’s departure. While they narrowly missed out on the CAF Confederation Cup knockout stages, they secured a third-place finish in the domestic league with 54 points from 30 matches, ensuring qualification for the tournament again next season, and booked

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Kaze On Chiefs Future After Season End

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Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has opened up about his future, as well as that of the technical team, following the conclusion of the season. Amakhosi ended the 2025/26 campaign with a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Chippa United in the Betway Premiership at the Moses Mabhida Stadium. They finished the season in third place on the table, securing 54 points from 30 league matches. This position earned Chiefs qualification for the CAF Confederation Cup, a tournament they also participated in this season. Kaze stated that their future depends on the board, adding that a season assessment meeting will

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Ouaddou Drops Bombshell After Pirates Title Win

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Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has cast a doubt over his future at the club, saying he is tired from the current campaign and won’t be able to continue without new energy. The Buccaneers secured their first league title in 14 years, with Ouaddou delivering three trophies in his debut campaign – the league, the MTN8 and the Carling Knockout. While many Pirates fans and players erupted in wild celebrations, Ouaddou left a critical message during his post-match interview with SABC Sport. “I work with passion, I work with love and it’s difficult to lead such a big team like

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Ouaddou Reacts Title-Winning Season

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Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has described winning the Betway Premiership tile as a big moment for the club and fans. Pirates beat ORBIT College 2-0 on the final day of the league season to finish ahead of Mamelodi Sundowns, ending the Brazilians’ eight year reign. The result also confirmed ORBIT’s relegation, after Magesi beat Richards Bay 1-0 to move off the bottom spot. But the afternoon in Mbombela belonged to Pirates, and Moroccan coach Oauddou, who won the league with Pirates in his first season, ending a 14 year wait for the Buccaneers fans. “Yeah, I think it’s

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