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Do Chiefs Perform Better In Nabi Absence? Youssef Responds

Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Khalil Ben Youssef has again refuted claims that Amakhosi perform better in Nasreddine Nabi’s absence, saying the technical team speak to the head coach every day. The Glamour Boys started the 2025/26 with two wins from two matches, beating Stellenbosch FC 2-0 away from home before collecting a 1-0 win over Polokwane City at FNB Stadium – both games without Nabi who had to travel to his home country after his wife was involved in an accideent. With Chiefs returning to FNB on Tuesday, Youssef insisted Nabi’s absence has no effect on the team’s performances, as he

Chaos Behind The Scenes At Chippa Already

Betway Premiership, Featured, Local

Chippa United are expected to be led by Musa Nyatama for their upcoming fixture against TS Galaxy, as new head coach Sinethemba Badela already seems on his way out. Nyatama, who was roped in as assistant coach to Badela, has been leading the Chippa training sessions with Badela not on site following the rumours that he might leave the club. Badela was only in charge for two games, a 1-1 draw against Mamelodi Sundowns and 1-0 loss against Durban City but this publication understands there have been clashes behind the scenes at the Chilli Boys. It remains unclear at this

Barker – How Stellies Signed Chiefs Man To Replace Basadien

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Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker has explained how they have mastered to fit in replacements at the club after Fawaaz Basadien left but Omega Mdaka closed the gap immediately. Stellies signed Mdaka in July last year after he left Kaizer Chiefs before making his debut for the senior side. The 21-year-old played most of his football in the Stellies DStv Diski Challenge last season and only played few minutes in the senior side. Barker explained how the club anticipated the move of Basadien, hence they signed Mdaka and gave him time to gel into the team. Mdaka produced an

Velebayi Breaks Silence On Chiefs Move

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New Kaizer Chiefs signing Asanele Velebayi has revealed that joining Amakhosi was a dream come true. Velebayi, 22, was declared a free agent by the Premier Soccer League Dispute Resolution Chamber, with Chiefs unveiling him as a new signing a day later. However, Cape Town Spurs have lodged an official appeal against the ruling, meaning Velebayi cannot play for Chiefs until the case has been resolved. Despite the controversy around his move, Velebayi has expressed his excitement about joining the Soweto giants. “I can’t even describe the feeling,” he told Chiefs’ website. “When I heard the news that I was

Khoza Shares Honest View On Club Sales

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PSL chairman Dr Irvin Khoza has shared his honest opinion on clubs status sales saying it is stressful, but the league finds itself with no choice when clubs are struggling to stay afloat. In recent years, historic football brands such as Moroka Swallows, Bidvest Wits, Highlands Park, Bloemfontein Celtic and most recently SuperSport United have become defunct because owners were unable to sustain the clubs financially while some of these clubs found buyers who also struggled maintained them. The ‘Iron Duke’ spoke exclusively to iDiski Times senior writer Matshelane Mamabolo where he explained that the league’s initial status is to

Ndlovu Opens Up On Dream Chiefs Move

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New Kaizer Chiefs recruit Siphesihle Ndlovu is ecstatic to have fulfilled his father’s dream of playing for Amakhosi after missing out on opportunities to play for them in the past. The 28-year-old midfield anchor joined the Glamour Boys from the now defunct SupeSport United and scored the winning goal against Polokwane City to maintain Chiefs’ perfect start to the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season. The former Orlando Pirates man took time to reflect on finally playing for the other half of Soweto and what it means to don the gold and black colours. “It was my father’s dream for me to

How My Wife Helped Me – Cupido

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Mamelodi Sundowns defender Keanu Cupido has opened up about the role his wife played as he battled injury and breaking into the star-studded starting line-up. Cupido arrived at Chloorkop at the beginning of the year and featured in only four matches last season however captured audiences with his performances during the side’s FIFA Club World Cup campaign in the USA in June. The former Cape Town City man also started the current season well featuring in Sundowns’ domination of Richards Bay in the MTN8 quarter-finals last week. ALSO READ: Cardoso Shrugs Off Matthews’ Big Misses CriticismCardoso On Continued Ribeiro Absence

Barker Gives Injury Update On Barns

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Stellenbosch FC mentor Steve Barker has explained that Sanele Barns’ exclusion against Sekhukhune United in the MTN8 semi-final first leg was a precautionary measure after the player felt a tight hamstring. Barns has a been key player for Stellenbosch since arriving at the club last season from Richards Bay and the versatile player is one game away from making his 50th appearance in Stellies colours. According to Barker, Barns is closer to be in the history books but after feeling some pain a day before facing Sekhukhune his 50th appearance was delayed. Barker mentioned that it was not worth it

Sebelebele Opens Up On First Pirates Goal

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New Orlando Pirates signing Kamogelo Sebelebele has expressed his delight after scoring the equalizer on his starting debut in their MTN8 semifinal first leg encounter at Orlando Stadium. The Buccaneers fell behind to Teboho Mokoena’s 36th minute header and had to wait till the 87th minute as Sebelebele outpaced the Sundowns defenders on the far right before slotting past Ronwen Williams to make it 1-1 on the day ahead of the second leg. According to the former TS Galaxy winger, giving up was not an option and even though they are disappointed that they did not win the game, they