Why Chiefs Changed To 3-4-3 Formation

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Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Khalil Ben Youssef has explained why they altered their formation in the 1-1 draw against Marumo Gallants on Wednesday evening. Chiefs notably changed to a back three of Zitha Kwinika, Inacio Miguel and Bradley Cross, with Reeve Frosler, and Paseko Mako pushing forward as wing-backs. It allowed Amakhosi to push with three attack minded forwards in Khanyisa Mayo, Gaston Sirino and Ashley du Preez and it nearly paid dividends with Mayo scoring on debut – but Sirino’s spurned penalty handed Gallants a life-line, which the notably took in the second half. “The idea was to play

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Chiefs Coach On Chislett, Shinga Absences After Gallants Draw

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Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Khalil Ben Youssef says new signings Ethan Chislett and Nkanyiso Shinga will be introduced into the squad, when the time is right as they continue to work hard in training. The two off-season signings lured from Europe created a buzz around the club and was surrounded by major fanfare but neither have made their official debuts for the club as things stand, seven games into the new league campaign. After a five-match unbeaten start, Amakhosi have begun to stutter, with a 3-1 loss to Sekhukhune United, and 1-1 draw with Marumo Gallants on Wednesday evening –

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Cardoso Shares Thoughts on Santos, Mokoena & Ntsabeleng

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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso offered his perspective on the new faces of his side that played against Golden Arrows on Wednesday. The Brazilians suffered a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Abafana Bes’thende on Wednesday afternoon at King Zwelithini Stadium. In the second half, Cardoso brought Nuno Santos, Bennet Mokoena and Tsiki Ntsabeleng. After the match, the Sundowns gaffer spoke highly of Santos to the media, noting the positive impact the midfielder had in the game. “The new players tried their best, I have nothing [bad] to point,” said Cardoso after the match. “We brought in Nuno and dropped Marcelo to be closer

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Clifford Stunner Denies Dream Chiefs Debut For Mayo

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Kaizer Chiefs dropped points after a 1-1 draw with Marumo Gallants in their Betway Premiership clash on Heritage Day at FNB Stadium on Wednesday evening. In a major change up as the interim coach Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef look to balance the squad work load between a crucial CAF Confederation Cup qualifying tie, major changes were made. New signing from CR Belouizdad Khanyisa Mayo started for his debut in a 3-4-3 system, and proved the difference as the two sides went into the break with a poachers effort. However, it could have been comfortable for Amakhosi, as they

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Cardoso Confirms New Signing Imminent

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has confirmed the signing of Portugal midfielder Miguel Reisinho. The former Boavista midfielder will join his compatriot Nuno Santos – who made his debut today in the 1-0 defeat to Golden Arrows, as their two marquee signings of the window that has just passed. With the 26-year-old being a free agent, he will be able to be registered outside the window period, and comes as exciting additons to Masandawna which by Cardoso’s own admission was tough deals to get over the line. “I think in the next one or two days, he will [be]

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Sundowns Suffer First League Defeat

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Mamelodi Sundowns suffered their first Betway Premiership defeat, losing 1-0 at the hands of Golden Arrows at King Zwelithini Stadium on Wednesday. Junior Dion’s first-half header was enough to give Manqoba Mngqithi’s side a triumph at home. Miguel Cardoso made only one change from their last match’s starting lineup, with Jayden Adams stepping into the midfield for Kutlwano Letlhaku. Meanwhile, Arrows brought back Nhlanhla Zwane and Thokozani Khumalo to the starting line-up with Themba Mantshiyane and Sabelo Sithole, making way for them. The match burst into life with high intensity right from the first whistle with Sundowns immediately taking control

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Chiefs & Gallants Starting XIs Confirmed 

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Kaizer Chiefs and Marumo Gallants confirmed their respective starting lineups for this evening’s Betway Premiership clash at the FNB Stadium. Chiefs come into this game after two consecutive losses, against Sekhukhune United in the Betway Premiership and a loss in the CAF Confederation Cup against Angolan side Kabuscorp.  The Amakhosi aim to return to winning ways and close the gap on the log leaders, Babina Noko. Chiefs are currently sitting in third place with 13 points after six games. They’ve won four games, drawn one and lost one, netting six goals and conceding three.  Gallants come with high confidence after

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Arrows & Sundowns Starting XIs Announced 

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Golden Arrows and Mamelodi Sundowns have named their starting lineups for this afternoon’s Betway Premiership clash at the King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium. Struggling Arrows aim to bounce back after three consecutive losses in the Betway Premiership. The KwaZulu-Natal-based side find themselves in 11th place with seven points after seven games. They only scored six goals and conceded nine. Sundowns come into this game after a 1-1 draw against Marumo Gallants. The defending champions are currently sitting in 2nd place with 18 points after eight games. In the last five meetings, Sundowns won two, both games ended 4-0, while the other

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HONOR There To Support Amajita

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With sponsor HONOR at their side, Amajita arrived today in Chile ahead of the FIFA U20 World Cup, brimming with momentum and belief, fresh from being crowned U20 Africa Cup of Nations champions in May.  South Africa’s youngsters kick off their Group E campaign against France on 27 September, before facing New Caledonia and the USA. They’ll also travel in style, thanks to main sponsor HONOR. Every player and staff member has been equipped with HONOR Choice Earbuds Clips and branded suitcases to complement the HONOR 400 Lite devices they received earlier this year — all designed to boost comfort,

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