A Good Time To Face Sundowns? Kaze Responds

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Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Cedric Kaze has insisted his side need to focus on themselves and make sure they perform at their best despite the noise around Mamelodi Sundowns at the moment. Sundowns enter the game on the back of their elimination from the MTN8 final, while there have also been a lot of transfer noise, with players such as Lucas Ribeiro, Kutlwano Lethlaku and Khuliso Mudau linked with exits. Amid suggestions there is no better time to face Sundowns, Kaze insisted his side need to be at their best if they want to keep their own 100% start record

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Ouaddou Rallies Behind ‘Important’ Tito

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Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has thrown his support behind Patrick Maswanganyi, stating he remains one of their best players at the club. Maswanganyi was hauled off by Ouaddou in the 38th minute in their MTN8 second leg semi-final against Mamelodi Sundowns but went on to eliminate the reigning league champions 4-1 on penalties after the match finished 2-2 over the two legged two. It was a bold move, as he reshuffled the team, with Bandile Shandu brought on to move into the right back role, Kamogelo Sebelebele into right-wing and Relebohile Mofokeng into the 10 role that Tito

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Ngcobo – We Have Shown We Can Beat Sundowns

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Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Nkosingiphile Ngcobo says they are in a buoyant mood as a squad and have shown in the past they are capable of beating Mamelodi Sundowns. The 25-year-old has become an ever-present figure in Chiefs again, after struggling with form and game time at the start of the previous season – slotting into a role alongside Thabo Cele. However, he admits he’s still looking for improvement, as he’s now playing in deeper midfield role than the 10 and inverted midfield roles from wide he used to be fielded in earlier in his career. “We’re preparing well, as we do

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Copperbelt & UJ Secure Huge Wins, Galaxy Queens Move Second

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It was a rewarding Hollywoodbets Super League weekend of action for Copperbelt Ladies who hammered Royal AM 4-0 while the University of Johannesburg thumped cross-city rivals TUT Matsatsantsa 4-2 in Tshwane. TS Galaxy Queens picked up yet another important win after overcoming JVW FC 1-0 at Kabokweni Stadium to move second behind Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies. Veteran midfielder Leandra Smeda was once again on the score sheet for Galaxy and increased her goal tally to 10 so far this season. The Rockets now have 37 points from 16 matches, four points from top placed Sundowns Ladies who had a bye as

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Bafana Defender Reacts To Scoring In Thumping Win Overseas

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Bafana Bafana defender Ime Okon registered his first goal for German 2 Bundesliga side Hannover96 in their 3-1 win over 1. FC Magdeburg this past weekend. Okon, 21, joined Hannover during the off season on a free transfer from SuperSport United (now Siwelele) and has already featured four times for his new team with a goal to his name. The win for Hannover saw them maintain their spot at the top of the league standings and are the only side to win their opening three matches. Okon has since expressed a feeling of belonging by praising his teammates for playing

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Why I Handed Zitha The Armband – Miguel

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Kaizer Chiefs captain Inacio Miguel says he wasn’t forced to give Zitha Kwinika the armband nor was the gesture for show in the side’s last league outing. Kwinika came on as a first half substitute for the injured Aden McCarthy in the 1-0 win over Richards Bay at FNB Stadium last week where Miguel took over the armband and handed it to Kwinika as soon as the latter stepped onto the pitch. The Angolan had spoken ahead of that game how Amakhosi are blessed to have more than one leader mentioning the former Stellenbosch FC man among those leaders. Miguel

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Pirates Give Injury Update On 3 Stars

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Orlando Pirates have confirmed that former captain Olisa Ndah is back in contention after his long-term injury, while Deano van Rooyen remains doubtful. Ndah, 27, last featured for the Buccaneers in September 2024 after picking up a tibia and fibula fracture, which ruled him out for the rest of the season. After head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou already indicated Ndah will return to the squad soon, Pirates have now confirmed he is cleared to return to the squad. “Pirates been boosted by the imminent return of defender Olisa Ndah, who has been back at training while,” the club stated on their

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Chippa Closing In On Former Sundowns Defender

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Chippa United are edging closer to securing the services of former Mamelodi Sundowns defender Harold Majadibodu.  iDiski Times can exclusively confirm that Chippa are set to secure Majadibodu on a free transfer after he parted ways with Motsepe Foundation Championship side University of Pretoria FC. The defender has already touched down in Gqeberha for this big move and the deal is expected to be secured sooner rather than later.  The 30-year-old was at Chippa at the beginning of pre-season and was close to joining the side, but the deal collapsed at the final stages.  The former Richards Bay defender recently

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Why Saleng Will Miss Pirates Clash Revealed

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Orbit College is facing a challenge as Monnapule Saleng, Thuso Moleleki, and Yanga Madiba aren’t allowed to face Orlando Pirates, as per their loan agreement.  After gaining promotion to the South African topflight, Orbit received three players on loan from Pirates in Saleng, Moleleki and Madiba with the trio featuring for the Buccaneers last season.  However, when the three players joined Orbit, there was an agreement that they wouldn’t be allowed to face their mother club, Pirates. On Tuesday, Orbit travel to Orlando Stadium and they will have to make do without the trio. Saleng has played all the games

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