Kaze Praises Chiefs Duo After Class Performance

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Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has heaped huge praise on duo Etiosa Ighodaro and Glody Lilepo after their CAF Confederation Cup group stage progression. The Glamour Boys cruised 3-1 on the afternoon following their 0-0 draw against AS Simba in the first leg last week to return to the group stage 11 seasons later. Speaking to SABC Sport after the match, Kaze lauded Ighodaro and Lilepo who he admits gives his side different options upfront. “We wanted to try as well to get the front combination to get players who can give that extra pass, players who can deliver on

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All Teams Qualified For CAFCC Group Stages

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After Kaizer Chiefs and Stellenbosch FC booked their tickets for the CAF Confederation Cup group stages, here are all teams qualified. Overall, 12 of the 16 teams for the group stages were confirmed already, with Wydad Athletic Club being among the favourites in the competition after hammering Asante Kotoko 5-1 on Friday. Meanwhile, 2023/24 winners Zamalek also booked their ticket for the group stages after thumping Dekadaha 7-0 on aggreate. Sead Ramovic’s CR Belouizdad beat Hafia 3-1 on aggregate to book their ticket, and a potential visit to South Africa. Tanzanian side Azam FC celebrated the biggest win of the

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Sundowns Ease Into CAFCL Group Stage

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Mamelodi Sundowns have booked their berth in the CAF Champions League group stage after a 2-0 win over Remo Stars at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Sunday. Despite a healthy 5-1 lead from the first leg in Nigeria last week, head coach Miguel Cardoso still named a strong line-up though he opted to rest captain Ronwen Williams who was replaced by Denis Onyango in goals. The home side took the lead just 20 minutes in as Nuno Santos fired into the top left corner to make it 1-0. On the stroke of halftime, it was 2-0 to Masandawana with familiar face

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Chiefs Thump Simba To Cruise In CAFCC Group Stages

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Kaizer Chiefs booked their place in the CAF Confederation Cup group stages with a convincing 3-1 win over AS Simba at Dobsonville Stadium on Sunday afternoon. With the game evenly poised at 0-0 from the first leg tie in DR Congo last week, the second leg was over from as early as the third minute when Chiefs took full control with the opener from Etiosa Ighodaro. Their new striker profited from Glody Lilepo’s shot being parried into his wake, for a simple tap in, and before the half hour mark their was a quick-fire double, with Zitha Kwinika and Lilepo

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Chiefs Extend Winless DDC Run, Stellies Held

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Kaizer Chiefs extended their winless run to six matches after being held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by Magesi in Sunday’s DStv Diski Challenge in Lebowakgomo. Sunday’s fixtures started off with a dull 0-0 stalemate between Sekhukhune United and Siwelele FC before a pulsating five-goal thriller as AmaZulu beat Orbit College 3-2. In the clash between Durban City and Stellenbosch FC down in eThekwini, it was a share of the spoils as the encounter ended 1-1. In the last fixture of the weekend, Chiefs were once again denied a win by Dikwena Tsa Meetsi as the two sides played to

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Sundowns vs Remo Stars Starting XI Confirmed

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Mamelodi Sundowns have confirmed their starting lineup for today’s CAF Champions League second leg clash against Remo Stars at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium. Sundowns have one foot in the group stages after hammering Remo Stars 5-1 away from home making it difficult for the Nigerian side to stage a comeback. Downs had more time to rest after their fixture against Sekhukhune United was postponed and they are expected to deliver masterpiece performance this afternoon. They currently sit in first place in the Betway Premiership but recently got eliminated from the Carling Knockout Cup which might be a blessing in disguise

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Chiefs vs Simba Starting XI Announced

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Kaizer Chiefs have announced their starting line-up ahead of this afternoon’s must-win CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary second leg clash against AS Simba at Dobsonville Stadium. The Glamour Boys played to a 0-0 draw in the first leg in Democratic Republic of Congo just over a week ago and will look to use their home ground advantage and book their spot in the group stage. Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze believes that they can make history for the club should they overcome the DRC outfit and also spoke about how they have prepared the players for this clash. “We can make

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When Will Chiefs Play Attractive Football Again? Kaze Responds

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Kaizer Chiefs co-head coach Cedric Kaze believes the only thing missing for his side is the finishing, while the style of play is becoming more dominant. Amakhosi have only picked up one win in their last eight games across all competitions – their 1-0 over Kabuscorp in the first preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup. With Chiefs trying to book their ticket in the group stages, questions have been asked about the club’s playing style after they only scored more than one goal once this season – but Kaze insisted their Achilles heel is the finishing because he feels

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Kekana Addresses Struggles And Vows To Fight

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Mamelodi Sundowns defender Grant Kekana says his recent struggle with injury is part of football and vows to fight to get back to the form that earned him the PSL Defender of the Season award and a place in the national team. Kekana, 32, was awarded the Defender of the Season at the 2023/24 Premier Soccer League awards and formed part of the squad that picked up a bronze medal at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire. However, he’s only played three out of a possible 22 games since the continental event and since the FIFA Club

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