Barker Furious Over Late Chiefs Goal

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Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker was furious with the referee decision around Kaizer Chiefs’ injury-time goal in their Nedbank Cup quarter-final. Amakhosi booked their spot for the last four after a controversial second goal at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Pule Mmodi had pushed the ball over the line but the linesman raised his flag for what seemed a foul on Sage Stephens. But after discussions between referee Sikhumbuzo Gasa and his assistant, the goal was given. Chiefs even netted a third goal on a late counter to seal their spot in the semi-finals, which left Barker furious, and he

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Stoppage Time Goal Seals Chiefs’ Semi Spot

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Kaizer Chiefs scored a dramatic and controversial stoppage-time goal – and then another – as they beat Stellenbosch 3-1 in their Nedbank Cup quarterfinal clash at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.  Both teams were eager to join Orlando Pirates in the last four and the game in Gqeberha kicked off at a swift pace as both teams looked to make an early impact. Chiefs thought they might be awarded a penalty in the ninth minute, but the referee ruled that there was no foul on Ashley Du Preez. But a penalty was awarded to Chiefs in the 18th minute, when Olivier

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Riveiro On Securing Semi-Final Spot And Chaine Heroics

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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has reacted to the three-peat of the Nedbank Cup still being alive with Sipho Chaine the hero in the penalty shootout. Pirates looked to be coasting into the last-four of the competition that they have won back to back under the guidance of the Spaniard. But Gape Moralo netted a 93rd minute equaliser to send the game into extra-time which proved a nervy affair for both sides. But Chaine went on to save to penalties as they won 5-4 after the game had finished 2-2 after extra-time. “It’s one of the possibilities in a

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Pirates Need Penalties But Into Semis

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Orlando Pirates are through to the semi-finals of the Nedbank Cup after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over SuperSport United on Saturday afternoon. SuperSport United midfielder Gape Moralo scored a dramatic stoppage-time goal late in the quarterfinal clash of the Nedbank Cup against Orlando Pirates to give his side a fighting shot, taking the game to extra time and eventually the penalty shootout. The goal came as Pirates looked set to progress to the semi-final round with a 2-1 win after goals from Mbekezeli Mbokakazi and Evidence Makgopa in the first half of the tie in Polokwane on Saturday. But

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Stellenbosch & Chiefs XI Announced 

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Stellenbosch and Kaizer Chiefs have announced their starting lineups for the Nedbank Cup quarterfinal clash at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.  Stellenbosch is on a good run of six matches without a defeat in all competitions. The last time they lost an official game was when they lost to Chiefs at Athlone Stadium.  Check out today’s Betway Premiership fixtures and the updated log in our match centre. The Cape Winelands side are looking to reach the Nedbank Cup semifinal for the third time in three seasons. The fixture could not be played in the Western Cape due to scheduling and stadium

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Amakhosi Go Top Of DCC League

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Kaizer Chiefs have climbed to the top of the DStv Diski Challenge table, while SuperSport United have sustained their title aspirations.  Amakhosi rose to the top of the DDC league table following a resounding 3-0 win over Marumo Gallants. Naledi Hlongwane initiated the scoring for Chiefs before Siyabonga Gumede marked his first match of the season after a protracted injury absence, while Imaad Hendricks made 3-0 deep in the second half. Chiefs have now overtaken Stellenbosch FC on the log and presently hold a two-point advantage at the top, with a game in hand. Meanwhile, SuperSport United rebounded from a

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SSU & Pirates Starting XIs Announced 

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SuperSport United and Orlando Pirates have announced their starting line-ups for their Nedbank Cup quarter-final clash at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium.  Gavin Hunt has completed 1,000 games since he started coaching in the Premier Soccer League, but since that celebration, things have not gone as he would have liked, as they lost to Magesi 1-0 and he was sent off.  After that, they played a goalless draw with AmaZulu FC. So far, though, they had a good time in the Nedbank Cup, beating Magesi in the Round of 32 by 2-0, before eliminating Cape Town Spurs in the Round

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Stellies Not Ready To Lose To Chiefs Again

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Stellenbosch FC duo, Sage Stephens and Thabo Moloisane, have put their heads on the block ahead of the Nedbank Cup quarter-final clash against Kaizer Chiefs at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. It is a never-ending battle between Stellies and Chiefs, who will face each other for the third time this season when they battle for a place in the Nedbank Cup semi-finals this evening. In January, Chiefs came from a goal down to beat Stellenboach by 2-1, while a month later, Amakhosi completed the double over Stellies at Athlone Stadium, beating them 1-0 with new signing Glody Lilepo scoring the only

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Nabi – It Is Very Clear What Chiefs Need

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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi says it’s clear for his technical staff and the club’s management what is needed and all they ask from the supporters is patience to implement it over the course of the next few transfer windows. Nabi, 59, arrived in South Africa with major expectations after his double domestic treble winning season at Young Africans and impressing with ASFAR in the Botola Pro in breaking several club records despite finishing second behind the invincible Raja Athletic Club side. However, he’s found similar challenges to his predecessors with the club over a decade without silverware and

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