Chiefs Suffer Soweto Derby Suspension Blow

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Kaizer Chiefs striker Wandile Duba will sit out the much anticipated the Soweto Derby clash against Orlando Pirates due to suspension after picking up his fourth booking of the season. Coming into the shock 2-1 defeat by Marumo Gallants, Duba was one of at least five players treading on thin ice for the biggest football fixture on the local calendar on May 3. Inacio Miguel, Mduduzi Shabalala, Pule Mmodi and Tashreeq Morris are the other four players who were also at risk of missing out on the clash against their fiercest nemesis. The 20-year-old forward was one of the two

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Pyramids Coach Reserves Pirates Praise

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Pyramids FC head coach Krunoslav Jurčić has reserved praise for Orlando Pirates after eliminating them from the CAF Champions League. The Egyptians created history for themselves after advancing into the CAF Champions League final for the very first time since their establishment and are also having their best season so far as they are currently sitting in first place in the Egyptian Premier League. They also advanced to the Egyptian Cup final where they will face Zamalek SC. Jurič’s side have a chance to win three trophies will this season. The Croatian mentor hightly praised Pirates after a dramatic win in

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Nabi Defends The ‘Process’ After Latest Defeat

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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi says one or two results does not define the project at the club. After suffering their 11th defeat of the league season, and now on a winless run of six games, Chiefs have dropped outside the top eight, when a few weeks ago, they looked poised to still challenge for the top three this season. While they have qualified for the Nedbank Cup final after ousting Mamelodi Sundowns at Loftus Versfeld, the furore and ecstasy the fans enjoyed on the night in Tshwane seems to be fading ahead of the double Soweto Derby. Chiefs

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Khanye Reacts To Downs Performance

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Junior Khanye has congratulated Mamelodi Sundowns for making the final of the 2024/25 CAF Champions League after a 1-1 draw with Al Ahly in the second leg of their semi-final tie on Friday. Sundowns forced a late own goal from Yasser Ibrahim to stun the defending champions in front of 75,000 in Cairo and book only their third final in the tournament. The former Kaizer Chiefs winger applauded the South African champions for their mentality and fighting spirit until the last minute. “Well done to Sundowns, well done to South African players,” said Khanye on iDiski TV. “I think Sundowns

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Al Ahly Sack Coach After CAFCL Knockout

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Al Ahly have sacked head coach Marcel Koller just a day after they were knocked out of the CAF Champions League by Mamelodi Sundowns. Koller saw his side getting knocked out on the away goal rule after a late own goal by Yasser Ibrahim saw Mamelodi Sundowns book their ticket for the CAF Champions League final. It meant the Egyptian giants failed to reach the final for the first time in six years, which caused the club’s board to call an emergency meeting. In the meeting it was decided to part ways with the Swiss tactician, who had lifted 11

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Nabi – What I Told My Players After Latest Chiefs Defeat

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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has revealed he tried to uplift his players during an extended team talk in the dressing room after their defeat against Marumo Gallants. Amakhosi dropped out of the top eight after losing 2-1 to Gallants, who came from behind to stun the home side at FNB Stadium. After the match, several Chiefs looked shocked and disappointed as the Glamour Boys are now six league games without a win. Nabi, who let journalists wait slightly longer than usual for his post-match presser, insisted there is no time to sulk on the past, as they need

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Gallants Coach Makes Bold Nabi Statement After Win At FNB

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Marumo Gallants head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has hailed Nasreddine Nabi as one of the biggest coaches in Africa, sympathising with his struggles at Kaizer Chiefs. Ouaddou masterminded a 2-1 victory over Chiefs this afternoon to move level with the Soweto giants on 30 points as they sit in 10th only separated by goal difference with the ninth-placed Amakhosi. It marks their 11th defeat of the season in the league from 25 games, which is far from what was expected when the club lured him from Botola Pro giants ASFAR at the start of the campaign. And the Moroccan legend, who starred

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Chiefs Drop Outside Top Eight After Gallants Defeat

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Kaizer Chiefs moved up to seventh in the league after a 1-1 draw against Marumo Gallants in their Betway Premiership encounter at the FNB Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The home side came into the fixture with no wins in their last five league games, and Gallants were aiming to make it five games without defeat. But they got off to the worst possible start as Chiefs winger Glody Lilepo showed why he’s become and instant fan favouirte, taking on four players before unleashing an unstoppable shot into the top corner of Washington Arubi’s net. Having taken the lead, Gallants pushed

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Bafana Squad For CHAN Qualifiers Announced

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Molefi Ntseki has announced the Bafana Bafana squad to face Malawi in an African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers in the coming days. Bafana progressed to the final qualifying round after beating Egypt 4-2 on aggregate, following an impressive 3-1 win away in Cairo. They will now face Malawi, who beat Comoros 4-0 on aggregate, with the winner in the final qualifying round sealing passage to the CHAN tournament. The games are scheduled for 3 and 11 May. Below is Ntseki’s squad in full:

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