Chiefs vs FC Utrecht Starting XI Confirmed

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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has again reshuffled his starting line-up for this afternoon’s second preseason match against FC Utrecht. Amakhosi will look to get back to winning ways after squandering their lead to lose 2-1 to Vitesse Arnhem in their first preseason clash. Having added new players to their squad, the Glamour Boys will also be hoping that the latest acquisitions familiarise themselves with their new surroundings quicker rather later as they look to have a better season compared to the last term. Here’s how Nabi’s charges line-up: Chiefs Starting XI: Petersen, Monyane, Miguel, McCarthy, Shinga, Cele, Mthethwa,

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Orbit Coach Makes Huge Saleng Claim

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Orbit College coach Pogiso Makhoye has expressed his excitement about his side’s loan of Monnapule Saleng from Orlando Pirates, saying he wanted to help “his son” to return to Bafana Bafana. Pirates confirmed Saleng’s loan to the newly promoted side on Wednesday, with the 27-year-old returning to the club where his senior career started. Makhoye says it still feels a bit unbelievable his side were able to pull of the loan but he requested Saleng among a list of new signings. “I still need to meet the management, when I saw Pirates confirming that my son is coming back, I

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Cele On Chiefs’ Next Test Against Utrecht

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Kaizer Chiefs midfield maestro Thabo Cele is of the notion that this afternoon’s preseason friendly against FC Utrecht will offer a bit of a glimpse where they are in terms of their preparations ahead of next season. Amakhosi succumbed to a narrow 2-1 defeat to Eerste Divisie outfit Vitesse Arnhem despite taking a first half lead through Reeve Frosler’s rocket from outside the box. Cele has chosen not to focus too much on the disappointing result in the first match and insists their next clash will give them an idea on their improvements. “That will be a very different test,”

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Pirates Lose First Friendly

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Orlando Pirates lost their first pre-season friendly against English League One side Bolton Wanderers 2-0 at the Marbella Sports Centre on Friday. New Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou set up in a 4-3-3 formation, including new signings Sihle Nduli, Sipho Mbule and Tshepang Moreni, while Boitumelo Radiopane was leading the line. Pirates had the first chance after three minutes when an attempt by Radiopane was cleared off the line by the Bolton defence. Mbule almost opened the scoring after 35 minutes but his shot from outside the box just missed the target. But it was Bolton who opened the scoring after

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Mayambela Opens Up On Chiefs Talks

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Bafana Bafana winger Mihlali Mayambela has confirmed that he had talks with Kaizer Chiefs Sporting Director and he would be keen to join Amakhosi, but the question is when. Mayambela, 28, is currently on the books of Aris Limassol in Cyprus. He has helped the club to win their first ever league title in 2022/23 as well as the Cypriot Super Cup, featuring in 103 games overall. The Old Mutual product spent some time in his youth at both Chiefs and Orlando Pirates before making his senior debut at Cape Town All Stars, and eventually moving to Europe. However, there

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Pirates vs Bolton Starting XI Announced

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Orlando Pirates have announced a glimpse of their new-look squad as they kick off their 2025/26 preseason tour in Spain with a clash against English outfit Bolton Wanderers at the Marbella Football Center. This encounter will also offer the club’s fans the opportunity to see how newly appointed Head Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou lines up his troops. The Buccaneers signed eight new players and this encounter will also serve as Ouaddou’s first test in charge of the Soweto giants since their arrival in Spain earlier this week. Bolton on the other hand also signed seven new players and Steven Schumacher is

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SA Talent Smith Departs For England

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Stellenbosch FC and Amajita defender Tylon Smith will leave for England to complete his move to Championship side Queens Park Rangers. As reported by iDiski Times earlier this month, the two clubs reached an agreement for his transfer for one of the most sought-after youngsters in the country. Despite not making his official debut for Stellenbosch, his performances as South Africa U20 won the Africa Cup of Nations, earned him the Player of the Tournament and plenty of admirers. This website can confirm he leaves on Friday ahead of his scheduled medical with QPR before his official unveiling, becoming the

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Official: Sekhukhune Land Ex-Pirates Star

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Sekhukhune United have continued to unveil their new signings with the latest, Miguel Timm after his exit from Orlando Pirates. Timm, 33, was close to joining the club from Marumo Gallants three years ago but Pirates hijacked the deal at the final minute. He went on to enjoy an impressive spell at the club, winning five domestic cups but fell out of favour in his final season before being released upon the expiry of his contract. Eric Tinkler’s side moved quickly to snap up the experienced midifieler who joins Sphiwe Mahlangu and Bradley Grobler as their confirmed new arrivals. Wonderboy

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How Pirates Could Line Up With New Signings

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Orlando Pirates are set to face Bolton Wanderers in their first pre-season friendly on Friday, and here is how they could potentially line up. The Buccaneers will meet the League One side at the Marbella Football Centre on Friday at 11:00, South African time. Pirates fans and neutrals will be able to watch the match live on SuperSport PSL channel, or Pirates TV – with several new signings expected to start. The Sea Robbers have already announced the signings of Sipho Mbule, Yanela Mbuthuma, Masindi Nemtajela, Tshepang Moremi, Sinoxolo Kwayiba, Tshepo Mashiloane, Sihle Nduli, Oswin Appollis, and Nkosikhona Ndaba, while

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