Official: Chiefs Give Shabalala & Duba Update

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Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed that Mduduzi Shabalala will miss the remainder of the season, while Wandile Duba could still return. Amakhosi have three games remaining after holding Mamelodi Sundowns to a hard-fought draw. During the match, Shabalala was stretchered off after a tackle from Jayden Adams – with Chiefs now confirming the extend of his injury. “Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Mduduzi Shabalala is set for surgery after suffering a broken arm in Wednesday night’s Betway Premiership clash against Mamelodi Sundowns in Pretoria, the club stated. “Shabalala was stretchered off following a tackle late in the first half and rushed to hospital,

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Khanye – This Chiefs Star Was My MOTM

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Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye says the side’s goalkeeper Brandon Petersen deserved the Man of the Match accolade in the 1-1 league draw with Mamelodi Sundowns on Wednesday. Petersen made some important saves at Loftus Stadium to deny 10-men Sundowns maximum points in a game they needed to win to have their title chasing fate in their hands. The Brazilians remained in top spot with 65 points in 28 matches, three points from Orlando Pirates in second place and with a game in game, while Amakhosi maintained third position with 48 points also from 27 outings. While Thabiso Monyane

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Boost For Le Roux In England After Debut Season?

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South Africa international midfielder Luke Le Roux has reflected on his debut season in England where there could be optimism brewing for the 2026/27 campaign. Le Roux, 25, arrived at Fratton Park last July from Swedish club IFK Värnamo on a three-year deal, having earned his move to England after impressive form in Scandinavia. But his first year in the Championship proved to be one of adjustment rather than fireworks, with game time proving elusive for much of the campaign. Speaking to BBC Radio after Portsmouth’s final game of the Championship season, Le Roux reflected honestly on a year that

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Monyane On Chiefs Physicality & Ref Performance

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Kaizer Chiefs defender Thabiso Monyane applauded the coaches and his team for executing their game plan against Mamelodi Sundowns, while also downplaying the perceived over-the-top physicality in the clash. Chiefs once again caused some twists in the title race after holding Sundowns to a 1-1 draw. Amakhosi drew first blood through Flavio da Silva before Bryan Leon scored the equalizer in the second half, but before all that, the game was quite physical with tackles flying at will. Sundowns defender Keanu Cupido was stretchered off after a kick from Chiefs midfielder Siphesihle Ndlovu, while minutes later, Mduduzi Shabalala was also

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Davids Wins Key Clash In Morocco

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Fadlu David’s Raja Club Athletic won a key battle in the Moroccan Botola Pro, beating log leaders MAS de Fee to move to the summit themselves. Raja faced Pablo Franco Martin’s surprise side away from home and gained three crucial points in the title race, handing the hosts their first mistake of the season. Mathias Oyewusi Kehinde scored the opener after 19 minutes, before Ayoub El Aloud made it 2-0 just after half-time in the 53rd minute. The victory saw Raja climb to 39 points, one above MAS and three above ASFAR, who have a game in hand and could

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Doc Shares Views On Badi Officiating

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Kaizer Chiefs legend Doctor Khumalo was critical of referee Luxolo Badi after the intense clash between Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs. Amakhosi handed Sundowns a blow in their title aspirations after holding them to a 1-1 draw at a sold-out Loftus Versfeld on Wednesday evening. Although Sundowns moved three points clear of Orlando Pirates, the Buccaneers now have a chance to secure the title should they win all their games. However, the main talking point of the match, especially the first half, was the over-the-top aggressiveness from both sides, which ended with Keano Cupido fracturing a collar bone and Mduduzi

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Ben Youssef Gives Worrying Shabalala Update

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Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef has provided a concerning update on attacking midfielder Mduduzi Shabalala, who sustained an injury against Mamelodi Sundowns.  Shabalala was forced off just minutes before the half-time break following a heavy challenge from Jayden Adams.  Speaking after the 1-1 draw, Ben Youssef confirmed that Shabalala suffered a “big injury,” revealing a fractured hand and expressing hope for a swift recovery.  The Tunisian coach also criticized the tackle, saying this has dented Shabalala’s chances of being called up for the FIFA World Cup next month. “I hope that Shabalala will be back as soon as possible,

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Cardoso – Nabi’s Chiefs Were Stronger

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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has made a bold comparison between the current Kaizer Chiefs side and the one previously led by Nasreddine Nabi.  The Brazilians were held to a 1-1 draw by Amakhosi in a Betway Premiership clash at Loftus Versfeld on Wednesday night.  The result is a blow to Sundowns’ title aspirations, potentially handing the advantage to Orlando Pirates should they win their game in hand.  Despite the pressure from Chiefs, Cardoso was pleased with how his side controlled the match, especially after being reduced to ten men following Jayden Adams’ red card.  Interestingly, Cardoso remarked that Nabi’s

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Chiefs Coach Poses Question to Broos

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Kaizer Chiefs coach Khalil Ben Youssef has aimed a pointed question at Bafana Bafana mentor Hugo Broos following the clash with Mamelodi Sundowns.  Amakhosi held the Brazilians to a 1-1 draw in a Betway Premiership encounter at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Wednesday night.  Ben Youssef was delighted with the impressive displays from several of his charges, who he believes are ready for the national team football. He questioned what more his players need to do to earn a call-up, noting that Broos previously considered Sekhukhune United players because they were in third place—the exact position Chiefs currently occupy in the

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