Nabi Reacts To Chiefs Hammering

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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi attributed his side’s heavy defeat to SuperSport United on Tuesday night due to less recovery time. Amakhosi came into match unbeaten in three matches across all competitions but were given a real football lesson by Matsatsantsa who ran out convincing 4-1 victors courtesy of strikes from Samir Nurkovic, Christian Saile, Ghampani Lungu and Siphesihle Ndlovu. Glody Lilepo scored the only goal for the hosts to take his tally to three goals in four outings. The Tunisian mentor still thought his charges played a good game despite the heavy scoreline but maintained they did not

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SuperSport Complete Double Over 10-Man Chiefs

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Kaizer Chiefs suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to SuperSport United in a drama-filled Betway Premiership encounter at a rainy FNB Stadium on Wednesday night. It didn’t take long for the deadlock to be broken as former Chiefs striker Samir Nurkovic sneaked in behind the Chiefs defence to tap-in from close range in the third minute and make it 1-0 to the visitors. In the 18th minute it should’ve been 2-0 for SuperSport when Ghampani Lungu beat Bruce Bvuma but Rushwin Dortley produced a goalline clearance to keep his side in the match. Chiefs leveled matters in the 28th minute through

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Chiefs & SSU Starting XIs Announced 

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Kaizer Chiefs and SuperSport United have announced their starting lineups for this evening’s Betway Premiership encounter at FNB Stadium.  Amakhosi are enjoying a three-match unbeaten and aim to continue to extend the run this evening when they face the Tshwane giants as they occupy sixth place with 25 points after 17 games.  The Glamour Boys have revenge locked in the back of their minds after losing 1-0 in the first round with a win pushing them back into the top fourth place should other results sway their way.  Matsatsantsa on the other hand have not picked up three points since

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Hlungwani Gives Verdict On Matthews’ Studs-Up Challenge In Downs Loss

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Former PSL referee Victor Hlungwani is of the notion that Mamelodi Sundowns attacker Tashreeq Matthews’ dangerous studs-up challenge on Marks Munyai should have sent him packing. Matthews escaped facing the might of the law after what looked like a serious challenge on the TS Galaxy captain in their 1-0 Betway Premiership defeat at Mbombela Stadium last week. ‘The Principal’ said Matthews was lucky to not receive his marching orders as the challenge was serious and could end someone’s playing career. “We see Tashreeq Matthews here doing what we call serious foul play,” Hlungwani said on Soccerzone. “Over the ball he

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Mothwa On Competition With Ofori

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AmaZulu FC goalkeeper Veli Mothwa holds no grudges having to compete with Richard Ofori, saying they support each other even though he admits the pressure is upon them in how they’ve conceded goals. The two have been manning the AmaZulu goals this season with the Ghanaian enjoying more game time than Mothwa. Ofori has played 12 of Usuthu’s 17 league matches with Mothwa playing two ahead of their Betway Premiership clash with Sekhukhune United on Wednesday. Speaking at a back-to-school event in his home village Zebediela in association with his foundation, the Veli Mothwa Foundation, where they gave away uniforms

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Mbatha Breaks Silence On Drunk Allegations

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Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana midfielder Thalente Mbatha has dismissed allegations that he recently arrived drunken at training and has been suspended by the club. There had been claims in local media that Mbatha was unable to take part in a recent training session after arriving intoxicated. It was further claimed that Mbatha was suspended from training and matches, pending an investigation, however, the Pirates midfielder rubbished those claims after going on Instagram Live, while in good spirits in his car. “They said I’m not training… You’re listening to everything,” he stated. “I just came back from training. I don’t

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Hunt – I’ve Sold More Players Than Any Other Coach In SA

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SuperSport United head coach Gavin Hunt is proud to have sold more players than any other coach in Mzansi something that has had an effect on the club though it’s a fact most people ignore. Hunt is currently enduring one of his toughest seasons with a club he has won trophies with as they currently sit in 12th position on the Betway Premiership log with 17 points from as many outings. They are however still in the running for the Nedbank Cup having reached the quarter-final stage where they have been drawn against defending champions Orlando Pirates. Speaking to iDiski

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Mabasa Opens Up On Chasing Down Pirates Records

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As he closes in on becoming Orlando Pirates‘ all-time leading top goalscorer, Tshegofatso Mabasa is not looking to slow down anytime soon having set his sights on leaving a mark at a club he’s supported since a tender age. The 28-year-old is now just 10 goals adrift of Benedict ‘Tso’ Vilakazi’s record of 52 goals for the Buccaneers that has been standing since 2007. The former Bloemfontein Celtic man added that he’s also aiming to break more records at the club that he comes across. “Definitely, it’s something that I’m looking at [breaking records],” Mabasa told the media in Randburg

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Midfielder Stops Training With Pirates

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Former Chippa United midfielder Siphelele Luthuli, who is currently a free agent, has stopped training with Orlando Pirates. Luthuli, 30, has left Pirates after his training stint and is now on the lookout for a new club. The experienced former Bloemfontein Celtic midfielder was spotted at Pirates in December and continued with Jose Riveiro’s squad into 2025. However, it’s been confirmed to iDiski Times that he’s left without being offered a deal after featuring in first-team training and several friendlies for over a month. Join the iDiski Times WhatsApp Channel for all latest SA football news directly to your phone.

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