Kaze Reserves Special Praise For Chiefs Star

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Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze was impressed with midfielder Lebohang Maboe’s performance in the 1-1 draw with Zamalek in the CAF Confederation Cup on Saturday. Maboe, a product of Chiefs development ranks returned to club as a first team player at the beginning of the season after parting ways with Mamelodi Sundowns.  The 31-year-old had made only two appearances before the side’s second Group D clash. He started the encounter against the former Confed Cup champions, manning the midfield alongside Sibongiseni ‘Ox’ Mthethwa and played the whole game. Kaze rated the player’s performance highly, saying that Maboe helps to elevate

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Zamalek Launch Official Complaint To CAF After Chiefs Draw

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Zamalek SC have confirmed they have filed an official complaint to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) after their 1-1 draw against Kaizer Chiefs at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The White Knights took an early lead in their Confederation Cup showdown, after just three minutes via Seifeddine Jaziri and looked to be heading for maximum points and joint top of the Group D with domestic rivals Al Masry. But a last-minute equaliser from Dillan Solomons deep into second-half stoppage time saw them drop two points and keep the situation wide open, with Chiefs next fixtures, back to

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Bafana Star Shines In Europe

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Bafana Bafana winger Mihlali Mayambela has scored for Aris Limassol in their 4-0 win over Enosis Neon Paralimniou. Mayambela was introduced at the beginning of the second half, and in the 71st minute he netted the third goal for Limassol, making it 3-0, taking his goal contribution to three this season. The 2022/23 Cyprus League champions reclaimed the top spot, leapfrogging defending champions Pafos, FC who will face second from bottom Krasava ENY Sunday afternoon. The 29-year old has been included in the Bafana Bafana preliminary 55-man squad for the Africa Cup of Nations. Hugo Broos will cut the squad

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Ouaddou On Claiming To League Top Spot

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Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has commented on his team’s ascent to the summit of the Betway Premiership. The Buccaneers moved above Mamelodi Sundowns after a comfortable 2-0 win over Durban City at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Sea Robbers have arguably been the most in-form side this season and are clearly aiming to end the dominance of the Tshwane giants, who have won eight league titles in a row. Ouaddou says this has been their target for some time this season, however, he still feels it will be difficult to maintain the form and remain at the

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Sundowns Confirm Exit Of Technical Team Member

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Mamelodi Sundowns have confirmed the exit of senior performance analyst Goolam Valodia after 15 years at the club. Valodia has had a great career at Sundowns winning 10 league titles, the CAF Champions League, the CAF Super Cup, three Nedbank Cups, the Telkom Knockout, and the MTN8 trophy. He served the Yellow Nation with flying colours, as he often would travel before the club travels for the CAFCL games to analyse the surroundings and to make sure Sundowns get the best training pitches and facilities to stay in. Following long negotiations between Goolam and Sundowns regarding a settlement, they finally

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Khanye Singles Out Chiefs Star In Gutsy Draw

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Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye has hailed Lebohang Maboe’s impact after they rallied back from a goal down to earn a draw in their CAF Confederation Cup clash against Zamalek. The Glamour Boys had gone behind as early as the third minute through Seifeddine Jaziri’s strike and had to wait till deep in stoppage time as Dillan Solomons’ cross saw its way into the net which was awarded as an own goal from Zamalek goalkeeper Mohamed Sobhy. Maboe was handed his first start on the afternoon and did not disappoint as he dictated terms in the middle of the

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Pirates Suffer Carling Knockout Final Blow

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Orlando Pirates will be without the services of Patrick Maswanganyi for the Carling Knockout Cup final through suspension. Maswanganyi picked up his fourth yellow card of the campaign in their 2-0 Betway Premiership win over Durban City on Saturday afternoon. ‘Tito’ got on the scoresheet on the afternoon for the Buccaneers by tapping in from close range after a well-timed pass from Oswin Appollis for his side’s second goal before being hauled off. The industrious attacker will however sit out the final as Pirates go in search of their second silverware of the season after clinching the MTN8 title earlier

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Bucs Move Top & Stellies Smash Sekhukhune In Goalfest DDC

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Orlando Pirates moved back into top spot after they hammered Magesi FC 4-0 while Stellenbosch FC punished Sekhukhune United 3-1 in Saturday’s DStv Diski Challenge encounters. After slipping into second place, the Buccaneers produce a statement in their intent to win their maiden Diski title as Seth Green netted a brace while Lyle Chatburn and Thandolwethu Ngwenya also scored as Roscoe Krieling’s charges opened up a two-point gap over Mamelodi Sundowns. The Brazilians left it late against Orbit College as Bennet Mokoena netted in the 83rd minute for the maximum points. Stellies were in rampant mood as they put three

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Kaze Gives Sirino Injury Update

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Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze admits they are in the dark about influential midfielder Gaston Sirino’s injury who will be assessed on Sunday. The Uruguayan was just returning from suspension and started the Group D clash against the North Africans at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday. However, he only lasted less than 15 minutes as he was stretched off with a knock. The former Mamelodi Sundowns man had a good opportunity to equalise from range before the injury, but he was denied by the woodwork. The Burundian coach admitted it was unfortunate as he had hopes on Sirino and

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