Chaine – A Message We’ve Sent By Winning MTN8

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Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Sipho Chaine believes the club sent a powerful message out there after clinching a historic fourth consecutive MTN8 title this past weekend.  The Buccaneers secured their first piece of silverware for the season with a 3-0 triumph over Stellenbosch at a packed Mbombela Stadium on Saturday. This victory marked the first trophy for new head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou, who found himself under early pressure following an inconsistent beginning to his tenure. While their MTN8 journey began perfectly with a 2-0 quarterfinal win over Polokwane City, subsequent Betway Premiership losses to Sekhukhune United and Marumo Gallants raised concerns

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Ndlovu Reveals Who Inspired Chiefs Move

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Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Siphesihle Ndlovu has revealed that his move to Naturena was inspired by his father who loves the club. Ndlovu also revealed the move could have happened much earlier in his career when he was still at the now defunct Maritzburg United, but things didn’t work out but is pleased that eventually he gets to play for the club loved by his father. The 28-year-old also spoke about when negotiations started mid-season at previous club SuperSport United emphasising the move was long overdue. “This move was actually inspired by my dad because he really supports the club,” said

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Nkota Praised In Saudi, Foster Falls to Liverpool

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Bafana Bafana young star Mohau Nkota impressed this weekend in the Saudi Pro League with Lyle Foster leading the line for Burnley as they fell to Liverpool. In a 0-0 draw against Al Ahli SC in the Saudi Pro League, Al Ettifaq coach Saad Al-Shehri was full of praise for Nkota’s performance. The coach highlighted the young player’s great impact on the game, explaining that it was particularly impressive given his fatigue from a long midweek journey after playing for Bafana Bafana in South Africa. “Nkota arrived yesterday from his country after traveling, so he was not physically ready to

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Official: Downs Defender Lands New PSL Club

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Durban City have announced the signing of Terrence Mashego from Mamelodi Sundowns. Mashego, 29, was informed by Sundowns he could leave on loan, with Siwelele initially mooted as a potential destination, but that interest later cooled off. Head Coach Gavin Hunt had been in the market to strengthen the left-back area in his squad, and the two parties have reached an agreement on a season-long loan, as previously reported by iDiski Times. On Tuesday, Durban City announced the signing of the the former Bafana Bafana left-back who had already started training with the club. Mashego, meanwhile, has made 45 appearances

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Official: Mashamaite Lands Coaching Gig

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Former Kaizer Chiefs captain Tefu Mashamaite has been appointed as the new head coach of newly promoted Limpopo ABC Motsepe League side, Phalaborwa United. Mashamaite, 40, last featured in the professional ranks for SuperSport United in 2018, but never really officially retired. However, he’s now seemingly taking the next step in his football career, switching the green grass with the dugout after being appointed as head coach by Phalaborwa United FC, where he will oversee the senior team, focusing on competitive performance, youth integration, and building a sustainable playing philosophy that reflects the club’s ambitions. “Phalaborwa United FC is proud

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Esperance Fail In Approach For Makgopa

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Esperance Sportive de Tunis have failed in their pursuit for Orlando Pirates striker Evidence Makgopa. The 25-year-old striker has long been on the radar of the Tunisian giants, who made an official approach to Pirates as they look to land a replacement for Brazilian Rodrigo Rodrigues – who has returned to his homeland with Cortiba. Esperance have been casting an eye on talent from the Premier Soccer League in recent times, having made attempts to sign Oswin Appollis in the past before their transfer of Elias Mokwana from Sekhukhune United. The Bafana Bafana winger won a domestic treble, featuring in

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Official: AmaZulu Announce Duo Signing

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AmaZulu FC have announced the signing of attacking duo Thapelo Matlhoko and Athini Maqokolo as they continue to beef up their squad before the local transfer window slams shut. Matlhoko is a 23-year-old striker who turned out for Kruger United in the Motsepe Foundation Championship last season while Maqokolo is a 21-year-old right winger previously on the books of Ravens FC. Usuthu confirmed of the duo’s signing in a statement on Tuesday afternoon. “AmaZulu Football Club is delighted to announce the conclusion of deals for the services of striker Thapelo Matlhoko (23) and right-winger Athini Maqokolo (21). “The signings, which

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On Loan Pirates Winger Wins First Trophy This Season 

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On loan at Petro de Luanda from Orlando Pirates, Gilberto has won the Angolan Super Cup after they beat Kaizer Chiefs’ CAF Confederations Cup opponents Kabuscorp SCP.  Gilberto is currently on loan at the Angolan topflight outfit from the Buccaneers with the 24-year-old’s loan in Angola set to expire in December 2025 which is when he will return to Pirates though they might opt to let him continue at Petro until the end of the season.  The Angolan international won his first trophy of the season after they beat Kabuscorp SCP 3-1 this past weekend. This is Gilberto’s second trophy

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Nabi Hails Chiefs ‘Soldier’ Ahead Of Crucial Sekhukhune Showdown

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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has hailed the mentality of one of their leaders, Zitha Kwinika, and says they entire squad is in high spirits ahead of their top-of-the-table clash against Sekhukhune United. Kwinika watched from the sidelines for nearly the entire season before injuries saw him called upon in the last five games of the season – which included the triumphant Nedbank Cup final against Orlando Pirates at Moses Mabhida Stadium. This season, he was not part of the first two league wins, but an injury to Aden McCarthy saw him return to the field against Richards Bay

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