Lilepo Reveals Chiefs’ Goal This Season

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Kaizer Chiefs attacker Glody Lilepo has admitted that their goal was to win a trophy to bring back joy to the fans this term and insists they must finish strong in order to compete for the MTN8 competition next season. The 27-year-old DRC international has started his Amakhosi career like a house on fire netting six goals and an assist in 14 appearances since joining the club during the January transfer window. Lilepo also made mention of how crucial the clash against Polokwane City is as they look to sneak into the MTN8 competition for next season. “We are all

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Elgabas – Sundowns Will Be Harder Than Pirates

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Veteran Pyramids forward Dodo Elgabas believes Mamelodi Sundowns will provide a sterner test than Orlando Pirates, who they eliminated in the semi-finals. The Egyptian Premier League side, in their second-ever campaign in the CAF Champions League have reached the final of the competition, and need to overcome another South African giant, and 2016 winner, Sundowns, should they want to lift the title. But the 38-year-old feels they are prepared for the challenge, having faced Masandawana in the group stages last season and beaten Pirates in a thrilling second leg tie in Cairo last month. “I think we had a very

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Steenbok Makes Bold Claim Of Mdaka’s Contract Despite AFCON U20 Success

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Former SAFA Technical Director Walter Steenbok has slammed the lack of respect for black professionals, making a bold claim that U20 AFCON-winning head coach Raymond Mdaka does not earn more than R25,000. Steenbok resigned from his post in February 2025 having been appointed in September 2022. The former TD prioritised youth football and women’s football while also introducing coaching programmes and pushing for coaches to level up in terms of badges across the leagues in his tenure. The esteemed scout revealed to Andile Ncube on Sports Night Live on Thursday that he wasn’t happy with his remuneration, lack of support

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Chiefs Star Snubbed, Pirates Man Called Up For National Team

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Kaizer Chiefs defender Inácio Miguel has been snubbed in the Angolan national team for next month’s COSAFA Cup but there was a call-up for on-loan Orlando Pirates winger Gilberto. Head coach Pedro Gonçalves has opted to leave out the Amakhosi vice-captain from his Angolan squad for the 2025 Cosafa Cup which commences from 4 June to 15 June 2025 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. Angola will be defending their title after they hammered Namibia 5-0 in the final last year. Despite recently being crowned Nedbank Cup champion with Chiefs in his debut season, playing a vital role by scoring three goals

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Cardoso – We Studied Them, We Know Them

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has affirmed that they have done their homework on Pyramids FC ahead of tomorrow’s CAF Champions League final first-leg at Loftus Versfeld Stadium. Masandawana are looking to become the first South African club to win Africa’s elite club competition for just the second time. The Tshwane giants won the trophy in 2016, but it has since eluded them, and the Portuguese mentor says they will provide the necessary tools for the players to execute their tasks on the day. “Obvioulsy, there’s a moody sense let’s say,” he told the media. “By one side, the

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Stellies Defender Attracts Qatar & Saudi Interest

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Stellenbosch FC defender Ismael Toure has attracted interest from Qatar where Anicet Oura is playing, as well as Saudi Arabia and Finland.  Toure, 27, has been the heart of the Stellies defence since joining the side in the 2022/23 season from Marumo Gallants. He played a huge part in helping the side win their first major trophy – Carling Knockout Cup – in 2023/24 season.  The Cape Winelands side has been exporting players in the past few seasons with the likes of Ibrahim Jabaar, Olwethu Makhanya and the recent one Anicet Oura. Stellies could also lose Toure as interest continues

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Doc Picks Downs Talisman In Title-Winning Season

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Kaizer Chiefs legend Doctor Khumalo has pointed out Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Lucas Ribeiro as a standout player from this campaign saying the Brazilian was the difference in the champions’ attack. Ribeiro stood head and shoulders above his peers in his second campaign at Chloorkop contributing 16 goals and nine assists in the league on the way to Sundowns lifting their eighth title in succession. Speaking on SABC Sport’s Soccerzone on Monday, Khumalo said one can see with how the 26-year-old player does things on the pitch and that he was developed properly. “You know, the good thing about Ribeiro is

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Downs Star Signs Ambassadors Deal

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Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams has officially signed a long-term ambassadors deal with athletic footwear and apparel giant Nike. Adams’ career has been something to talk about and be proud of as he keeps on growing day in day out. The Bafana Bafana midfielder completed a move to Sundowns from Stellenbosch FC in January and never looked back. The 24-year-old has already contributed a lot at Sundowns making 25 appearances, scoring four goals and grabbing two assists. Last week he won his first league title with the club. With the CAF Champions League final fast approaching, Adams will be lighting

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Dillan On Nabi Exit Rumours

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Kaizer Chiefs defender Dillan Solomons says they’re unaware of rumours linking head coach Nasreddine Nabi with an exit from the club, adding that they are there to put in the work ahead of their must-win clash against Polokwane City. Amakhosi were recently crowned Nedbank Cup champions under the Tunisian mentor in his debut season which has seen his stock rise with constant links to North Africa refusing to die down. Even though Chiefs have had an inconsistent run in the Betway Premiership, Nabi has reiterated that he wants to complete the project he came for with Solomons opting to respect

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