Mthethwa – We’re Hoping For 3 Points Against Chiefs

,

AmaZulu FC defender Sandile Mthethwa has emphasized the importance of securing a positive result against Kaizer Chiefs this coming weekend.  The two sides will clash on Saturday at 3 pm at Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium with three vital points at stake.  Mthethwa says the team is determined to maintain their fourth-place standing—a target the club strives for every season. “I think, same as other games, we just want to maintain our position and also take it one game at a time because we are left with two games,” said Mthethwa. “So it’s not going to be an easy game because

Read more

Zwane on Facing ‘Familiar’ Chiefs Faces

,

AmaZulu FC coach Arthur Zwane has weighed in on whether it helps to face familiar Kaizer Chiefs faces ahead of this weekend’s clash. The two sides will face off on Saturday at Moses Mabhida Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 15:00. Chiefs have already secured third place, qualifying for the CAF Confederation Cup with 51 points from 28 matches.  Meanwhile, Usuthu are looking to maintain their fourth position—the club’s primary objective from the start of the season. They have accumulated 44 points from their 28 matches so far. Zwane will be facing a lot of players whom he developed and coached during his time in the Amakhosi first team. However, he insisted that this counts for nothing, noting

Read more

Ncikazi – Durban City Are Motivated But…

,

Orlando Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi says their responsibility is to accumulate maximum points at home against Durban City. The two sides will face off on Saturday at Orlando Stadium at 15:00, with the Buccaneers seeking a victory to officially clinch the Betway Premiership title. Ncikazi admitted that their opponents, Durban City, are highly motivated after winning the Nedbank Cup, beating TS Galaxy two weeks ago.  However, he stated that playing at Orlando Stadium, collecting three points is a must for them. “The emphasis is clear, our process is playing every game. We have played 28, we still have two games to play,” Ncikazi

Read more

Pitso Reveals What Club Must Offer For Him To Return To Coaching

, , ,

Astute South African tactician Pitso Mosimane has admitted that he’d like to get back into coaching however it will depend on what the suitors are offering. Mosimane’s last job was with the Iranian Pro League side Esteghlal having parted ways with them in January last year because of unresolved salary disputes. The former Al Ahly coach has been busy with the Pitso Mosimane Soccer Schools (PMSS) project. He spoke to iDiski Times senior journalist Matshelane Mamabolo in edition 255 of the newspaper where he admitted a national team would attract him however he wouldn’t rule out a move to a

Read more

Doc To Represent Chiefs At Kalou Event In Ivory Coast

,

Kaizer Chiefs legend Doctor Khumalo will represent his former club after long-time Amakhosi fan Salomon Kalou extended the club an invitation for him to be part of the Salomon Kalou For Impact Weekend. The event, set to be staged at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan on Saturday, 16 May, is a major charitable event organised by the Kalou Foundation to support social causes in Cote d’ Ivoire. In a game between Team Kalou and Team Drogba, ‘Mdokies’ will turn out for the latter alongside Kalou’s former international and ex-club teammates, led by his former Chelsea and Cote d’ Ivoire

Read more

Modiba Opens Up On 2025 CAFCL Final Lessons

, ,

Mamelodi Sundowns left-back Aubrey Modiba has opened up on some lessons drawn from their 2025 CAF Champions League final ahead of the 2026 first leg final decider. Sundowns went into last season’s final as favourites but fell 3-2 to Egyptian side Pyramids FC over two legs. Miguel Cardoso’s men have tasted continental football glory a decade ago under Pitso Mosimane. This season, things have not gone great for Sundowns domestically. They haven’t won a cup and look likely to not defend their Betway Premiership league title making the Champions League final all important to save their blushes. Now they have

Read more

Mshini On Chiefs Preparations For ‘Dangerous’ AmaZulu

,

Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Nkosingiphile Ngcobo is looking for a great end to the season as they prepare for their penultimate clash against AmaZulu on Saturday. ‘Mshini’ completed the entire 90 minutes for Amakhosi in their previous Betway Premiership clash as they beat Sekhukhune United 2-0 to pass the 50-point mark for the first time in six years. The 26-year-old scored Amakhosi’s first league goal of the 2025/26 season with a sublime freekick as they beat Stellenbosch FC 2-0 at Athlone Stadium but saw less game time as the season progressed. Chiefs take on Usuthu at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban

Read more

Santos Eyes History As ASFAR Prepare For Sundowns Showdown

,

ASFAR head coach Alexandre Santos has spoken of his pride and confidence ahead of the first leg of the CAF Champions League final against Mamelodi Sundowns, with the Portuguese tactician targeting a piece of African football history. Santos, who guided the Moroccan side to the continental showpiece, described reaching the final as a milestone moment in his coaching career – one made more meaningful by the prospect of a Portuguese coaching duel on the grandest African stage. “I’m happy to reach the final with ASFAR, it’s my first with my staff,” Santos said. “I was here twice to face Sundowns

Read more

Cardoso Emphasises The Factor Of Away Goals

, ,

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso says he is well aware of the CAF Champions League tournament rules and their impacts ahead of the final against ASFAR. Sundowns, who are in search of a second star, hosts the Botola Pro League outfit in the first leg final of the tie at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Sunday and travel to Rabat for the second leg the following weekend. It’s the side’s second appearances in a row in the cup final while it is Cardoso’s third successive one. With things not having gone their way on the domestic front and looking likely to

Read more