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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Lekgwathi On Rulani-Pirates Rumours

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Former Orlando Pirates captain Lucky Lekgwathi has weighed in on the rumours linking Rulani Mokwena with a return to the club, saying for him what matters is that whoever comes in, elevates the team. Pirates are in the market for a new coach after the departure of one of the most successful coaches at the club Jose Riveiro who left the side this month. The Spaniard won five domestic trophies in his two-and-half-year tenure while also reaching the semi-finals of the CAF Champions League. Media reports have heavily linked Mokwena, who recently parted ways with Wydad Casablanca, with a return

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Mayele On Chiefs Rumours

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Pyramids FC striker Fiston Mayele has responded to rumours linking him with Kaizer Chiefs, saying he spoke to Nasreddine Nabi in December but is currently fully focussed on the CAF Champions League final. The 30-year-old has been one of the standout players in the Champions League this season and his brace helped Pyramids eliminate Orlando Pirates in the semi-final. Overall, he has netted eight goals in 11 CAFCL games, but there have been rumours that Chiefs were interested in signing the former Young Africans striker who worked with Nabi in the past – and although Mayele admitted to contact with

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Motaung – It’s Important Now That We’re Back In CAF

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Kaizer Chiefs’ Marketing and Commercial Director Jessica Motaung says the club will have a women’s team as they return to CAF inter-club competitions but made a rallying call for professionalisation of the league. Chiefs will feature in CAF inter-club competition for the first time since reaching the Champions League final back in 2021, after winning the Nedbank Cup title and ending their decade-long trophy drought. They will be competing in the Confederation Cup, the second-tier inter-club competition, while Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates have qualified for the Champions League again by virtue of their league positions in the 2024/25 season.

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Pirates Star Suffers New Injury Blow

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Orlando Pirates have suffered a new injury blow after midfielder Selaelo Rasebotja needed surgery after tearing his ACL. The 24-year-old joined the club from SuperSport United ahead of the 2024/25 season, but has only made 11 appearances so far. He has now suffered a new blow, tearing his Anterior Cruciate Ligament, with the typical recovery time between six and nine months. “Definitely not how I would’ve loved to finish to the season. But God’s will always prevails and surely this too shall pass,” he wrote on social media. “Devasted to have torn my ACL but I am immensely Grateful for

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Matthews On Justifying His Return To SA With Sundowns

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Mamelodi Sundowns forward Tashreeq Matthews says winning the league and being in the CAF Champions League final, potentially justifies his decision to return to South Africa. Matthews, 24, was in high demand after some impressive form in Sweden with 11 goals and 10 assists in 33 games with IK Sirius but Sundowns won the race for his services in a reported €1.5-million. The transfer drew about questions over his career trajectory, having first went abroad from Ajax Cape Town to Borussia Dortmund back in 2018 before stints at Utrecht and Helsinborgs on loan prior to his time with Varbergs BoIS

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Mokotjo Breaks Silence On City Exit

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Former Bafana Bafana midfielder Kamohelo Mokotjo has broken his silence on his surprise exit from struggling Cape Town City. When Mokotjo joined City from Sekhukhune United at the beginning of the season it was one the moves that shocked the South African football supporters as he was seen as a pillar of that Babina Noko squad. Meanwhile, his addition at CT City was something that they were looking forward to, as then coach Eric Tinkler hoped to benefit from his experience. But before even finishing the season, Mokotjo has parted ways with City after making 23 appearances in all competitions,

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Chiefs & Pirates To Miss Key Players

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Kaizer Chiefs will be without Pule Mmodi in their last league game, while Orlando Pirates will miss Bandile Shandu. Chiefs need to win their final game against Polokwane City to qualify for the MTN8 but they will have to do that without the services Mmodi after he picked up a red card against Sekhukhune United last weekend. Pirates don’t have a lot to play for but they will miss Shandu, who has scored two goals in the last three matches after the 30-year-old received his fourth yellow card in their 1-0 win over SuperSport United and he will miss the

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MFC Golden Boot Winner Set For Exciting PSL Switch

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The Golden Boot winner of the 2024/25 Motsepe Foundation Championship, Muzomuhle Khanyi is set to join Stellenbosch FC ahead of the new season. Khanyi, 26, has been in sublime form with Hungry Lions, scoring 18 league goals in 22 starts for the second-tier outfit which naturally attracted attention from several top-flight clubs. However, sources within the club have confirmed the prolific forward is set to join Stellenbosch, who have been in the market for a new striker to bolster their attacking options. Khanyi is set to join the likes of Ashley Cupido and Lehlohonolo Mojela at Steve Barker’s side, who have

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