Chippa Make Vilakazi Decision

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Chippa United have sacked head coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi just hours after their 3-1 defeat to Sekhukhune United on Wednesday evening. This publication has it in good authority that Chippa released Vilakazi from his duties following the latest defeat against Sekhukhune, which came after The Chilli Boys suffered a 5-1 loss to AmaZulu. ‘Kanu’ has already informed his technical team and players about his departure from the club with immediate effect. The Chilli Boys are currently in 13th place with 24 points after 27 matches, however, they are just two points above relegation playoff spot. Vilakazi, who departs after just one

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Ben Youssef Hails Chiefs’ Fighting Spirit After Stunning Sundowns at Loftus

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Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef celebrated a gritty point at the home of the champions — but tempered the mood with concern for an injured Mduduzi Shabalala. Kaizer Chiefs had just done what very few sides do this season, held Mamelodi Sundowns on their own turf, and the Amakhosi co-coach was quick to credit his players for answering every question that was asked of them. “I think it was a real battle tonight, a big fight for us,” Ben Youssef said on SuperSport TV. “There was a lot of noise outside about this game but we showed we’re up

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Cardoso Fumes Over Referees as Sundowns Drop Crucial Points in Title Race

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso cut a frustrated figure on SuperSport TV on Wednesday evening after his side were held to a 1-1 draw by Kaizer Chiefs at Loftus Versfeld, a result that has cracked the door open in what appeared to be a one-horse Betway Premiership title race. The dropped points against Kaizer Chiefs at a packed Loftus Versfeld has handed Orlando Pirates a lifeline they could barely have dreamed of just days ago. Sundowns had arrived at the fixture with a five-point lead over Orlando Pirates, knowing that three points would take them to 67 – a

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Ten-Man Sundowns Drop Points Against Fiery Chiefs

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Mamelodi Sundowns suffered a blow in their title race against Orlando Pirates after a 1-1 draw in a fiery Betway Premiership clash at Loftus Versfeld on Wednesday evening. In a game billed as a potential decider with league leaders Sundowns up against third-placed Chiefs and only two points separating Sundowns and Pirates. Sundowns needed to restore their five-point gap, knowing a loss or draw could see Pirates sneak back to the summit in their next league match, as they’d have a game in hand and a superior goal difference. But the home side got off to a uphill task when

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Exclusive: 2026 HLWB Season Update

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IDiski Times has reliably learned that the 2026 Hollywoodbets Super League will start mid-May in a new format. The league has been running since 2020 in a format of a usual league format and for the last three seasons 16 teams all played home and away, 30 matches per campaign with the winner determined by a point system. Throughout its existence the league has been marred by lack of resources, especially financially related ones with some teams having forfeited games because they simply couldn’t afford to travel to some venues. Other teams would travel long distances via road to the

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Chiefs Coach Explains Duba Absence

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Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef has explained the absence of Wandile Duba against Mamelodi Sundowns. Duba, 21, had found form in the second half of the season, scoring three goals and setting up one more in Chiefs’ last seven games. However, he was a surprise absentee from the line-up on Wednesday, with Ben Youssef explaining it’s due to a small injury niggle. “We struggled a little bit last game, because we had only two days after the derby. So it was a little bit tough, more mentally than physically,” he told SuperSport TV. “After this game we had a

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Sundowns & Chiefs Starting XIs Announced

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Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs have announced their respective starting line-ups for this evening’s titanic Betway Premiership clash at Loftus Versfeld Stadium. After Orlando Pirates’ win last night, the gap has been cut to two points with three games remaining and Sundowns understand that they cannot drop points if they want to continue their dominant title charge. The Brazilians come into clash having recorded an emphatic 3-0 win over Polokwane City, a result that took their tally to 64 points with three games left. They stitched two consecutive wins together, and a draw which saw head coach Miguel Cardoso clinching

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I Love Playing In Big Games – Chiefs Star Ahead Of Downs Tie

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Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Pule Mmodi has referred to himself as a ‘big game player’ as they target maximum points against Mamelodi Sundowns this evening. Weeks ago, Amakhosi were seen as a side that would have a say in the title race, and they seem to be proving right so far after holding their rivals Orlando Pirates to a draw a giving advantage to Mamelodi Sundowns. This evening, they will face Sundowns who are desperate for points as they aim to extend the lead at the top to five points after Pirates cut it to two points with a win last

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Hunt Questions Quality Of Players

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Stellenbosch FC head coach Gavin Hunt was left fuming and questioned the quality of his defence after conceding two goals from standard situations. Stellenbosch suffered their first home defeat under Hunt since arriving in December. The Cape Winelands lost 2-0 to Orlando Pirates, conceding the two goals from a free-kick and a cross by Patrick Maswanganyi. The loss saw Stellies losing a step in their fight for the top eight finish which is something Hunt was targeting after saving the club from relegation. The Winelands side is currently sitting in 10th place with 32 points. After the match, Hunt was

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