Doctor Hails Nabi After NBC Triumph

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Kaizer Chiefs legend Doctor Khumalo hailed Nasreddine Nabi’s game plans in the final and semi-final enroute to the Nedbank Cup title. Amakhosi finally lifted their first piece of silverware after beating bitter rivals Orlando Pirates 2-1 in the Soweto Derby to claim their record-extending 14th title. Despite struggling in the league, Chiefs can look back at a glorious cup run, beating Free Agents, Chippa United, Mamelodi Sundowns and Pirates. It was Nabi’s first trophy in his first season in South Africa, and Khumalo showered the coach with flowers after the final whistle. “I think the last derby and the Sundowns

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Kaizer Jr. Elated After First Trophy As Sporting Director

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Kaizer Chiefs Sporting Director has paid homage to his father, the Chairman of the club, Kaizer Motaung Snr. the technical team and the squad for a unique ‘once in a life time’ moment. Chiefs have won their first trophy since his appointment as Sporting Director of the club in July 2021 where they were six seasons without a trophy and he embarked on a new vision, that wasn’t short of disappointments in the past four years. However, Nasreddine Nabi, albeit after a poor league campaign, has delivered the Nedbank Cup, their first silverware since winning the league in the 2014/15

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Riveiro – It Was An Ugly Final!

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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says it was an ugly Nedbank Cup final against Kaizer Chiefs as he lost his first game in the competition. Riveiro had come into the final against Kaizer Chiefs unbeaten in three seasons and chasing a historic three-peat for the Buccaneers, but Gaston Sirino and Yusuf Maart’s late stunner in between Evidence Makgopa header, secured the title for Amakhosi. It was a heartbreaking end to Riveiro’s story in the domestic cup as Chiefs ended their decade-long trophy drought and the Spaniard admitted their rivals were perhaps deserved winners. “It was an ugly final from

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Bobby on NBC Triumph, Looks Ahead To Africa

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Kaizer Chiefs Football Manager Bobby Motaung has hailed the side’s current generation of players for winning the Nedbank Cup, saying they have been on a tough journey and will now beef to compete in Africa. Chiefs stunned rivals Orlando Pirates 2-1 in the final at the Moses Mabhida stadium on Saturday to end a 10-year trophy drought and also qualify for the CAF Confederation Cup next season. Motaung hailed the team spirit and fighting spirit from Nasredinne Nabi’s charges under pressure. He added the club will definitely beef up the squad ahead of the African adventure, however emphasised that the

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Nabi Reacts To NBC Triumph, Explains Cele Sub

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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has dedicated the Nedbank Cup title to the club’s fan base and the chairman, and also explained why he took Thabo Cele out. Gaston Sirino converted a first half penalty while captain Yusuf Maart scored the winner in the 2-1 victory over arch rivals Orlando Pirates in the final in Durban on Saturday. This is the side’s first trophy in a decade and Nabi’s first in his debut season in charge. Having been brought in to rebuild following a campaign where Amakhosi finished outside the top 8, Nabi has endured some indifferent results in

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Nedbank Cup Prize Money Revealed

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After Kaizer Chiefs lifted their record-extending 14th Nedbank Cup to end their 10-year trophy drought, Amakhosi bagged R10 million in prize money. The Glamour Boys finally collected silverware again and will take the Ke Yona Cup back to Naturena after beating rivals Orlando Pirates 2-1 at the Moses Mabhida Stadium. The result sent the Khosi nation into ruptures as they finally secured bragging rights again after five successive derby defeats. But Amakhosi also bagged a R7 million cheque from the tournament sponsor Nedbank, with Pirates securing R2.5 million as runners up. Full prize money breakdown:

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Maart On Stunner To Win Nedbank Cup And Message To Chiefs Fans

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Kaizer Chiefs captain Yusuf Maart has given thanks to his teammates, technical team and fans after scoring the winning goal in the 2025 Nedbank Cup final against Orlando Pirates. Maart netted the late stunner with his weaker left foot after Gaston Sirino and Evidence Makgopa had found the goals in the opening half for either side. Amakhosi were well worth their victory, creating the better of the chances of the day and it was none other then their skipper, who has come under enormous criticism from supporters to score the winner. “Firstly we say, Alhamdulillah to the almighty and for my

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Chiefs Stun Pirates To Win Nedbank Cup Title!

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Kaizer Chiefs ended their decade-long trophy drought with a sensational 2-1 Soweto Derby win over Orlando Pirates in the Nedbank Cup final at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday afternoon. It was a Soweto Derby of contrasting fortunes, with Pirates overwhelming favourites despite Chiefs beating Mamelodi Sundowns at Loftus Versfeld last month to book their place in the final. This due to Chiefs being without a win in seven consecutive games, the last of which was a 2-1 home defeat to the Buccaneers at FNB Stadium – added to a decade long trophy drought having over their heads. Pirates, coming

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Nabi – Why Bvuma Was Dropped

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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has explained his surprise switch in goalkeepers, with Brandon Petersen replacing Bruce Bvuma. Bvuma had been Chiefs’ preferred goalkeeper since December, making 23 appearances while Petersen has only featured in three games in 2024/25. However, Nabi made a surprise switch in the goalkeeping department for today’s Nedbank Cup final, with the coach explaining he felt there was too much pressure on Bvuma after recent performances. “I knew that you were going to start with this question,” he told SABC1. “We have been having rotation on our goalkeepers, first it was Ntwari and now Petersen.

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