Chiefs Start With Two Wins

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Kaizer Chiefs secured a 1-0 win over Polokwane City in their Betway Premiership encounter at FNB Stadium on Wednesday evening, making it two wins in two games. Chiefs were aiming to go top of the table, and start the season with two wins from two, in the same manner as last season and keep up with the likes of Marumo Gallants who have the perfect record to start the campaign. Having won Stellenbosch 2-0 in Athlone, it was the perfect opportunity for Amakhosi to stamp their authority and confidence in the league with Richards Bay and Mamelodi Sundowns games at

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Kaizer Chiefs & Polokwane City Starting XIs Announced

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Kaizer Chiefs have the chance to move top of the Betway Premiership this evening with a win over Polokwane City at FNB Stadium – here’s how the teams line up. Chiefs started the season with a 2-0 win over 10-man Stellenbosch FC at Athlone Stadium this past weekend while Polokwane and Magesi played to a goalless draw at the Peter Mokaba Stadium. In a fixture that has been a tricky one, Chiefs captain Inacio Miguel said it’s not about revenge in their opening home game, with Rise and Shine having beaten them for a place in the top eight last

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Miguel Names Three Leaders In Chiefs Squad

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Kaizer Chiefs captain Inacio Miguel says even though he bears the responsibility of being the face and wearing the armband, Brandon Petersen, Zitha Kwinika and Reeve Frosler are also captains. Miguel was announced as the Amakhosi skipper after the departure of Yusuf Maart who led Chiefs in the last two seasons. The centre-back has already seen Chiefs to their first victory in the league this season, the 2-0 win away at Stellenbosch last weekend and is set to continue with his captaincy duties in tonight’s first home match against Polokwane City. The 29-year-old also doesn’t see this as pressure and

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Khanye Critical Of Ouaddou Decision

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iDiski TV analyst Junior Khanye was critical of new Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou, saying he shouldn’t be chopping and changing his starting XI if he wants to challenge for the league title. Pirates conceded late against Marumo Gallants in Bloemfontein on Tuesday to suffer a 2-1 defeat for their second successive loss in the league this season. They are now third from bottom on the log after starting 2025/26 with two defeats with the coach having made an avalanche of changes to the squad that lost 1-0 to Sekhukhune in the opener, leaving out experienced campaigners like captain Nkosinathi

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Velebayi Receives Historical Shirt Number

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New Kaizer Chiefs signing Asanele Velebayi has received the number 17 shirt, previously worn by George Lebese. Velebayi was unveiled by Amakhosi on Tuesday – a day after being declared a free agent by the Premier Soccer League Dispute Resolution Chamber on Monday. Chiefs confirmed the 22-year-old signed a long-term contract, without giving further details. Velebayi received the number 17 shirt which was last worn by Edson Castillo, who has left the club even though his departure hasn’t been announced officially. Before Lebese it was Cole Alexander who wore the number, Kabelo Mahlasela before him and Lebese between 2008/09 and 2016/17. The

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Official: Chippa Announce Two More Signings

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Chippa United have announced the signing of 21-year-old wing duo Sisanda Phoyisa Mbhele and Bandile Dlamini from Royal AM. The Chilli Boys have already shaken things up in the technical set-up by roping in former Wydad Athletic Club assistant coach Sinethemba Badela as head coach assisted by Musa Nyatama while Sinesipho Mali has taken over the Sporting Director role. Chippa already announced the signings of Goodman Mosele, Azola Tshobeni, Sammy Seabi, Elson Ayanda Sithole, Thamsanqa Magwaza, Khanya Mfecane and Thulani Mini, while Abdoulaye S. Mariko on loan from Orlando Pirates. However, they have now added two more new faces in Mbhele

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Why Rele Was Benched – Ouaddou

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Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has revealed that Relebohile Mofokeng being relegated to the bench is about him trying to manage the squad for future matches. Ouaddou rang quite a number of changes in their 2-1 defeat to Marumo Gallants after they succumbed to a 1-0 defeat to Sekhukhune United in their season opening Betway Premiership encounter. Among the surprise changes was Mofokeng with his introduction only coming in the 57th minute in place of new signing Tshepang Moremi. The Buccaneers starlet was benched alongside Sipho Mbule who most people also expected to start the game and the coach

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Cardoso Admits Transfer Issues Affecting Sundowns Squad

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has admitted the uncertainty of the futures of certain players in the current transfer window has affected the squad at the start of the new season. Sundowns forward Lucas Ribeiro Costa has not featured in their opening three games with the Brazilian forward said to be in Qatar waiting for his potential move to be finalised, after agreeing personal terms with Qatar SC. Khuliso Mudau is another major absentee, with the Bafana Bafana right back looking for improved terms after interest in his services was rebuffed from Isreal. Peter Shalulile has also been subject

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Official: Stellies Announce New Signing

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Stellenbosch FC have announced the signing of midfielder Thapelo Mokobodi on a long-term deal from Marumo Gallants. The 23-year-old joins a host of young and upcoming players to sign for the club as they will be competing in at least five different competitions in 2025/26. Mokobodi could not hide his excitement, deeming his transfer to the Cape Winelands outfit as a ‘dream come true’. “I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to play for Stellenbosch Football Club,” Mokobodi said. “It’s a dream come true for me to be here because Stellenbosch has become one of the biggest clubs in the country

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