Kaze on Competing For League Title

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Kaizer Chiefs coach Cedric Kaze has shared his thoughts on whether the club is capable of challenging for the league title this season. Amakhosi have endured a decade-long wait for a league title, with their last triumph coming in 2015 under coach Stuart Baxter. They came close during the 2019/20 season, spending much of the campaign at the top of the table before ultimately finishing second, two points behind champions Mamelodi Sundowns. Following a positive start to the 2025/26 campaign, Kaze was asked whether his team has what it takes to mount a strong Betway Premiership title challenge. He said

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Chiefs In Talks With In-Form Star Over New Contract

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Kaizer Chiefs have opened talks with goalkeeper Brandon Petersen for a new contract, iDisk Times can confirm. This publication established that Chiefs have opened talks with Petersen’s camp for a new deal, as the current one is set to expire at the end of the upcoming June. Petersen arrived at Naturena in July 2021 after leaving Bidvest Wits as a free agent. He signed an improved contract in 2024, which was a two-year deal, including an option for the club, with the initial two year set to expire in June. The 31-year old made 68 appearances in the black and

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Official: Two Pirates Exits Confirmed

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Orlando Pirates duo Siyabonga Ndlozi and Sifiso Luthuli have joined Magesi FC on loan. Magesi currently sit in 15th place after only winning two games in the first half of the season. But they have now announced the addition of the Pirates duo. Luthuli who came through the ranks spent the past few seasons away from the club. But he returned last year, though only featured in the Carling final against all the Carling All Stars where he scored. Ndlozi, from the DDC made his pro debut last season and has featured 4 times for the first team most recently

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Kaze On Ndlovu Situation After Fans Reaction

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Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has explained the confusion over the substitution of Man of the Match Siphesihle Ndlovu , which was met with dismay from supporters. Ndlovu was the Man of the Match in their 1-0 win over Golden Arrows that moved Chiefs into third place in the league after the victory at FNB Stadium on Tuesday evening. In the first match back after the Africa Cup of Nations enforced break on the league, the Amakhosi faithful made it known they did not support the technical team decision, which Kaze stated, was not actually the case. “It was an error on

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Tinkler Makes Bold Phiri Claim

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Sekhukhune United head coach Eric Tinkler has made a bold claim that he can get midfielder Lebogang Phiri back to his best. Phiri, 31, is one of the new acquisitions at Ba bina Noko in this January transfer window having signed a six month deal with the Limpopo side. Prior to signing for Sekhukhune the former Bafana Bafana international was without a club for six months. He was a second half substitute in the side’s 1-0 loss to Stellenbosch FC at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Tuesday night, a result that saw his side slip down to fourth place on

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Hunt Gives Update On Stellies Transfer Business

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Stellenbosch FC head coach Gavin Hunt has given an update on his side’s transfer business, saying the club is still working hard to get more players, especially in the attacking area. The club has signed three players on short-term deals since Hunt’s arrival, two attackers on loan in Tshegofatso Mabasa and Kobamelo Kodisang, and a defender Mosa Lebusa. Mabasa featured and scored in Stellies’ first game of the year, the 1-0 win over Sekhukhune United in Polokwane on Tuesday. It was also Hunt’s first game in charge as the side moved up to 13th place on the log with 15

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Official: Richards Bay Sign Former AmaZulu Defender

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Richard Bay have reinforced their team by securing the services of former AmaZulu FC defender Thembela Sikhakhane. The veteran defender has been a free agent following his departure from Usuthu at the end of the previous campaign. His exit from the Durban-based outfit followed an eight-season spell, having initially joined from Orlando Pirates on loan in 2017 before making the move permanent in 2020. He went on to make 175 appearances in the AmaZulu green shirt, contributing two goals and seven assists. The Natal Rich Boyz officially unveiled him on Tuesday after he spent the past few weeks training with

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There’s Lack of Respect – Kaze Fires Back at Critics

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Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has responded strongly to ongoing criticism surrounding his and Ben Youssef’s leadership at the club. Kaze was speaking after guiding Amakhosi to a 1-0 victory over Golden Arrows in the Betway Premiership on Tuesday at the FNB Stadium. He was asked about persistent concerns regarding their leadership since previous head coach Nasreddine Nabi left the club earlier this season. Kaze firstly said the club’s management trusts and supports as they continue to spearhead the team.  The Burundian coach accused outsiders, including coaches and media, of stirring unnecessary speculation, describing discussions about the Chiefs coaching position

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Official: Chiefs Confirm First January Signing

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Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed their first signing in 2026, albeit for their DStv Diski Challenge squad, with Xhosa Manyana joining on loan from Cape Town City. The 20-year-old midfielder, who is capable of playing across the pitch, is a junior international, and was part of the COSAFA-winning Amajita squad in 2024. Last year, he spent six months in the United States, on loan at MLS side FC Cincinnati. “We felt the need to augment our DDC squad for the latter part of the season, and we are delighted to bring in a player like Xhosa to supplement the talent we

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