Khanye Questions Chiefs’ Line-Up Changes

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iDiski TV analyst Junior Khanye has questioned the Kaizer Chiefs technical team to start Ashley Du Preez in their CAF Confederation Cup Group D opening away defeat to Al-Masry. The striker started the game but lasted 63 minutes as his side lost the clash 2-1 in Group D to sit in third position. Du Preez has played in five matches across all competitions this season with four coming in the league. Khanye believes the 28-year-old Du Preez wasn’t ready for such a high-profile match adding that the situation for him feels like a set-up. “I’m not too sure about the

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Banyana Star Wins Trophy In Mexico

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Banyana Banyana striker Thembi Kgatlana has dedicated their title-winning campaign to the Tigres UANL fans after being crowned 2025 Liga MX Femenil champions. After scoring in the first leg final where Tigres rallied from 3-0 down to claim a pulsating 3-3 draw against Club America, Kgatlana featured again in the second final coming on in the 81st minute as Diana Ordoñez netted the only goal of the match in the 19th minute for a 4-3 aggregate win. This marked Tigres’ seventh overall Liga MX Femenil title (the most by any team) and it was also their second successive final though

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Chiefs Coach Makes Admission After Al-Masry Defeat

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Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef says his side deserved “a minimum of a draw” and will have to learn from their mistakes in the CAF Confederation Cup. Amakhosi lost 2-1 to Al-Masry in Egypt on Sunday, even though they looked on par with the hosts for large parts of the game. However, they gave away a second-half penalty and a late mistake by Inacio Miguel, who failed to clear a corner, cost the Glamour Boys a better result. After the match, Ben Youssef tried to find the positives in the defeat in their Group D opener. “This was the

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European Club Tables Offer For Xulu

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Armenian Premier League club FC Noah has tabled an offer for former SuperSport United defender Siyanda Xulu. The 33-year-old has been unattached since parting ways with the now-defunct Matsatsantsa. Last season, Xulu was on the verge of joining Saudi outfit Al Wehda, but the deal fell through at the last minute. In May, he signed a pre-contract with a Romanian club, only for the transfer to collapse when new owners took over and appointed a coach who did not include him in their plans. Now, Noah—currently competing in the UEFA Europa League—have emerged as the most likely destination for the seasoned centre-back.

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Seema Explains Why Mashiane & Zwane Are Struggling For Game Time

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Lehlohonolo Seema has explained why the Kaizer Chiefs duo Samkelo Zwane and Happy Mashiane on loan at Siwelele have not been getting much game time. The Bloemfontein outfit suffered a 2-0 defeat to AmaZulu in the Betway Premiership on Saturday at Moses Mabhida Stadium. Both Samkelo Zwane and Happy Mashiane were left out of the squad that travelled to Durban for the league match. Seema explained that both players are finding it tough to earn spots in the lineup due to their limited involvement at Kaizer Chiefs before their loan moves. Mashiane has managed just one outing for Siwelele and

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Lorch Again Influential For Wydad

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Thembinkosi Lorch has continued his fine form for Wydad Athletic Club, helping the Moroccan giants to a 3-0 win in their CAF Confederation Cup opener. Wydad beat Nairobi United 3-0 on Sunday evening, with Lorch assisting the opener by Ayoub Boucheta after just three minutes. Mohamed Bouchouari added Wydad’s second just before the break, while Mohamed Rayhi even made it 3-0 after 86 minutes. The win saw Wydad climb to the top of Group B, level on points with Maniema Union, who beat Azam FC 2-0. Wydad will now face Azam in their second Group B fixture next weekend, while

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Ramoreboli – Why Broos Likes Makgopa

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Botswana national team head coach Morena Ramoreboli has explained why Hugo Broos is fond of a striker like Evidence Makgopa. Ramoreboli spent a brief period working with Broos, assisting the Belgian coach in selecting the squad for the team’s first matches under his leadership. He revealed that although Broos had a strong liking for Lebo Mothiba, the forward’s shortage of playing time diminished his prospects with Bafana. Makgopa eventually became the striker Broos trusted in the number-nine role, a choice that initially drew plenty of criticism but Ramoreboli explained the Belgian’s thoughts. “If you check Bafana, either they score from

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Chiefs Open CCC Group Stage With A Defeat  

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Kaizer Chiefs lost 2-1 to Egyptian side Al-Masry in their opening Group D match of the CAF Confederation Cup at Suez Stadium on Sunday evening. Bonheur Mugisha put the home side ahead from the penalty spot in the 59th minute, while Dillon Solomons levelled matters for Chiefs in the 66th minute before Mohammed Hashem scored the late winner for Masry in the 87th minute. The result sees Masry in first spot in the group with three points, while Chiefs are at the bottom of the pool after match-day one. Chiefs absorbed pressure in the opening minutes of the match but

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Nuno Santos Reveals Why He Joined Sundowns

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Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Nuno Santos has explained why he joined the club and how the head coach Miguel Cardoso influenced the move. Sundowns completed the signing of Santos in August from a Portuguese side Vitoria SC, with his signing seen as a coup after the midfielder has been playing at the highest level of club football like the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League. The 26-year-old hit the ground running at Sundowns, scoring three goals so far, all coming in the CAF Champions League. After his stellar performance in Sundowns’ 3-1 win over St. Eloi Lupopo Santos explained why

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