Johnson Makes Strong Soweto Derby Claim

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Former Kaizer Chiefs coach Cavin Johnson believes the side’s new coach Nasreddine Nabi should be able to handle the pressure of the Soweto Derby as he has been part of bigger duels on the continent. The Soweto Derby between Orlando Pirates and Chiefs is the biggest fixture on the South African football calendar and one of the biggest derbies in Africa just not as big as the Kariakoo derby in Johnson’s opinion. Johnson, who spoke to IDiski Times writer Matshelane MamaboloNabi, believes Nabi will not feel the the pressure of his first Soweto Derby too much because he has tasted

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Mohafe Makes Soweto Derby Prediction

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Orlando Pirates will claim the bragging rights in this weekend’s Betway Premiership Soweto Derby encounter, according to Polokwane City head coach Phuti Mohafe. The biggest fixture on the South African football calendar takes centre stage at the iconic FNB Stadium on Saturday afternoon as families, friends and fans reignite their rivalry for 90 minutes. The Buccaneers have been on song this campaign in all competitions having reached the knockout stages of the CAF Champions League, the last 16 round of the Nedbank Cup and are closely behind Mamelodi Sundowns in the league. Chiefs on the other hand have experienced indifferent

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Official: Mendieta Completes Surprise Move

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Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Stellenbosch playmaker Junior Mendieta has completed a move to Saudi club Al-Faisaly. The club, currently coached by former AmaZulu head coach Pablo Franco Martin has made a move for the Argentine after he was surprisingly released last week. It appears the Greek Super League club Volos NPS has been going through some financial strain, leading to several first-team players securing mutual termination of their contracts. The 31-year-old was one of the stars of the South African top-flight during his four years in the country and it comes as no surprise to see him on the radar of the

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Manyisa – This Bafana Star Makes Pirates Tick

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Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Oupa Manyisa believes that Thalente Mbatha will be key for the side in the Betway Premiership Soweto Derby on Saturday afternoon. Pirates head into the first derby of the season enjoying a good run in the league where they sit in second position with 27 points from 11 matches while Kaizer Chiefs are fifth with 21 points in 14 outings. Manyisa spoke to iDiski Times writer Lethabo Kganyago in edition 189 of the newspaper and said for him, Mbatha who currently has three goals in the league, makes the team tick and if he’s on song

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Zwane – Muhsin Was Even Ahead Of Barca At Chiefs

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AmaZulu FC co-coach Arthur Zwane has lauded Muhsin Ertugral for being ahead of his time when he played under the Turk during his time at Kaizer Chiefs. The duo worked together in Ertugral’s first stint as Chiefs coach and post-retirement, Zwane coached Chiefs’ development side before taking up the head coach role. The Amakhosi legend is now at Usuthu working alongside Vusumuzi Vilakazi. Zwane revealed to Senior iDiski Times writer Matshelane Mamabolo in edition 189 of the newspaper that Ertugral who planted the coaching seed before retiring. ‘10111’ added that Ertugral is one of the best coaches he’s played under

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Shabba Makes Bold Soweto Derby Prediction

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Former Kaizer Chiefs captain Siphiwe Tshabalala is adamant that his former club will claim the bragging rights in Saturday’s Soweto Derby clash.  The first Betway Premiership Soweto Derby of the campaign takes place at a sold-out FNB Stadium as both sets of fans become divided for 90 minutes. High-flying Pirates come into this tie as clear favourites having been on song in their past couple of matches across all competitions and will look to narrow the gap at the top to three points between them and leaders Mamelodi Sundowns.  ‘Shabba’, who still holds the record for the most Soweto Derby

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Parker Questions Chiefs Transfer Policy

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Kaizer Chiefs legend Bernard Parker has questioned the side’s transfer policy saying it has not worked over the last decade. Amakhosi have endured a close to ten-year trophy drought that also seen them chopping and changing the technical team and players with Nasreddine Nabi brought in to awake the sleeping giant. Amakhosi are still inconsistent in the league sitting in fifth place on the Betway Premiership log with 21 points in 14 matches and the only real hope of silverware this term is the Nedbank Cup. ‘Die Hond’ says Chiefs need to relook the way they are doing things with

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Chiefs Jet Off To EC & WC Derby Takes Centre Stage

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This weekend’s DStv Diski Challenge fixtures see Kaizer Chiefs away to Chippa United while Mamelodi Sundowns host TS Galaxy & Sekhukhune United welcome Orlando Pirates. Fireworks are expected in the Western Cape derby between Stellenbosch FC and Cape Town City.  Amakhosi will aim to extend their lead at the top to five points over second placed SuperSport United when they face the Chilli Boys who have picked up just one win in 15 outings this entire campaign. The Brazilians welcome Bernard Parker’s Young Rockets with both sides looking to bounce back to winning ways after suffering defeats in their last

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Europa League Last 16 Fixtures Confirmed

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The draw for the UEFA Europa league round of 16 was conducted on Friday afternoon, with mouthwatering fixtures set to get underway in February. Siyabonga Ngezana’s FCSB will travel away to PAOK for their first leg tie on Thursday, 13 February before hosting their Greek opposition at home on Thursday, 20 February. Perhaps the two biggest fixtures of the knockout phase will be between group winners Lazio and Athletic Bilbao while Manchester United also have a tough draw after being pitted against fellow Premier League outfit Tottenham Hotspur. Here are the rest of the fixtures as per today’s draw:

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