Kaze Waves Concerns Over Shabalala

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Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Cedric Kaze has come to the defence of midfielder Mduduzi Shabalala who has come under criticism in recent weeks. Shabalala, 21, was primed to become they key figure in the Chiefs set-up and enjoyed an impressive start to the season with four goals and an assist in his first 10 league games this season. However, since then he’s not directly contributed to a goal in 16 games, with mixed displays, leading towards the Nedbank Cup final this coming weekend while fingers were pointed at one of the goals conceded in the 2-1 loss in the Soweto

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Cardoso Reacts To Downs’ New PSL Record

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has reacted to his side setting a new Premier Soccer League goals record with three games to spare. Masandawana beat Chippa United 3-0 on Wednesday night to go 12 points clear of rivals Orlando Pirates, and now only need four more points to secure the title. Thapelo Maseko’s third goal broke the PSL goals record of 56 goals from 2021/22, with Cardoso hailing his side’s achievement. “Yeah, today we spoke about brotherhood, and we spoke a lot about what’s written on our shirts, what is Ubuntu indeed. And and those values that we have

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Sundowns Break PSL Record To Edge Closer To League Glory

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Mamelodi Sundowns eased to a 3-0 win over Chippa United at Loftus Versfeld on Wednesday evening to edge closer to their eighth successive league title. Miguel Cardoso managed to rotate his squad with the likes of Malibongwe Khoza, Denis Onyango, and Jayden Adams returning to the starting line-up, while star forward Lucas Ribeiro Costa made do with a place on the bench. And despite dominating proceedings, the visitors defended well and had the odd chance on transitions, with Sinoxolo Kwayiba a threat alongside Bienvenu Eva Nga. It took until the 29th minute for Sundowns to take the lead, via Iqraam

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Sundowns & Chippa Starting XIs Announced 

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Mamelodi Sundowns and Chippa United confirmed their starting 11s for this evening’s Betway Premiership encounter at Loftus Versfeld Stadium.  Masandawana are edging ever closer to their title defense as they occupy the summit with 61 points after 24 games with six more games to go. Seven more points will guarantee the Tshwane giants a record-extending eighth successive league title which they could achieve by Sunday given their vastly superior goal difference over second-placed Orlando Pirates. Meanwhile, the Chilli Boys’ dream to finish in the top eight is still alive as they remain in eighth place on goal difference and level

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Kimvuidi On His MOTM Dedication To Pirates Fans

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Orlando Pirates attacker Karim Kimvuidi has taken time to thank the club’s fans who have stuck with by him during what has been an inconsistent campaign. The 23-year-old DRC international was making just his first full 90 minutes this campaign and pretty much reminded head coach Jose Riveiro of his contribution to the team. The former Maritzburg United man did not disappoint, putting in a Man of the Match performance for standing head and shoulders above his peers. “Thank you so much, thank you so much!” Kimvuidi told SuperSport TV. “I want to thank also my coach, all staff. It’s

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Chiefs Coach – Nine Months Of Struggling Pregnancy…

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Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Cedric Kaze says they have been struggling for nine months in pregnancy and it’s time to deliver in the Nedbank Cup final on Saturday. Chiefs face Orlando Pirates at Moses Mabhida Stadium in their first domestic cup final in six years, while Pirates are aiming to make it an record three in a row in the competition under head coach Jose Riveiro. The Spaniard will leave Pirates with a glittering legacy, while Amakhosi, in their first season under Nabi, face an indifferent future ahead, with a lot hanging in the balance with the silveware on offer.

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Ncikazi – Chiefs Are Favourites

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Orlando Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi has shrugged off suggestions that they are favourites for Saturday’s Nedbank Cup final, instead referring to Kaizer Chiefs as the team to watch because of their history in the competition. It’s the second meeting for the two Soweto giants who also battled it out last weekend, even though it was in the Betway Premiership, with the Buccaneers rallying from a goal down to emerge narrow 2-1 victors. During the Nedbank Cup final presser in Durban on Wednesday afternoon, Ncikazi did not take kindly to his side being deemed as favourites because of their busy

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September Looks Ahead To Downs Clash

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Chippa United coach Thabo September admits that his charges face an uphill task ahead of their Betway Premiership clash against Mamelodi Sundowns without Sirgio Kammies who was red carded in their 2-0 loss to SuperSport United. The Chilli Boys face Sundowns in the first of two league fixtures in Gqeberha on Wednesday in Tshwane looking to cement their place in the top eight as they currently lie in eighth place tied on 30 points with Kaizer Chiefs right behind them. September says it’s difficult for any team to face Sundowns who are on the cusp on their eighth successive league

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PSL Give Update On Oversale of NBC Final Tickets

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The Premier Soccer League have given an update on the ticket issue around the Nedbank Cup final ticket sales, revealing that 10 501 tickets were sold over the official capacity of the stadium are in process of being refunded. Tickets for the highly anticipated Soweto Derby between record Nedbank Cup champions Kaizer Chiefs and back-to-back winners Orlando Pirates went on sale on Monday. However, the Open Tickets system crashed “due to an unprecedented demand” as the service provider had stated on Tuesday morning. Later on Tuesday, the PSL had a meeting to prepare for the event and deal with the

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