Breaking: Chiefs Sign Long-Term Target

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Kaizer Chiefs have announced the signing of long-term target Thabo Cele after he was released by his Russian club, FC Fakel Voronezh, for compassionate reasons. Cele, 28, had spent the season in Russia, but in a statement released by the club last week, his club confirmed he has been released by the club to go back to South Africa to attend to a family issue.  The club added that according to the agreement, Cele would only be eligible to sign for a club in South Africa for the duration of his contract with Voronezh. Today, Amakhosi announced the signing of

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Official: Chiefs Sign New Striker From Europe

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Kaizer Chiefs have announced the signing of DR Congo international forward Glody Lilepo. Lilepo, 27, moves to Naturena from French side Valenciennes FC, whom he joined from Sudanese giants Al Hilal in September 2023. The striker will be fondly remembered for his stint under Florent Ibenge’s guidance where he scored five goals in 10 CAF Champions League games before his move to France. On Monday, Chiefs announced the signing of the DRC international via their social media channels. “Chiefs Sign Congolese international, Glody Makabi Lilepo from French club Valenciennes FC from France,” the club stated on social media. Join the

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Sundowns Closing In On Cupido

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Mamelodi Sundowns are close to sealing a deal for Cape Town City defender Keanu Cupido in a deal in excess of R10 million. Cupido, 27, has been a long-term target for Sundowns but his asking price and competition for him at Sundowns kept the move quiet over the last season. It was made clear at the start of the season that Cupido would be targeted for the mid-season or 2026 July window but talks have accelerated after the exit of Rushine de Reuck on loan to Maccabi Petah Tikva. Cupido was seen as an indispensable part of the City line-up

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Mendieta Set For Surprise Move

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Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Stellenbosch playmaker Junior Mendieta has been approached by 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

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2025 AFCON Drawing Pots Revealed, Bafana In For Tough Group?

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The drawing pots for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations have been announced, with Bafana Bafana seeded in pot 2. The draw for the showpiece in Morocco is taking place on Monday evening at the Mohammed V National Theatre in Rabat at 20:00. The 24 qualified teams will be drawn into six groups each containing four sides, with hosts Morocco placed at the head of Group A. Defending AFCON champions Ivory Coast will head one of the other groups, while the remainder of the teams were placed in Pots 1-4 based on the FIFA ranking on 19 December. Pot 1: Morocco

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Sundowns Ladies Dominate 2024 Hollywoodbets SL Awards

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Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies dominated the 2024 Hollywoodbets Super League Awards held in Gauteng on Sunday evening collecting four accolades. Striker Boitumelo Rabale picked the top goal scorer gong after scoring 17 goals in 25 matches, Lebogang Ramalepe was voted the Player’s Player of the Season, Jerry Tshabalala walked away with the Coach of the Season award with the side receiving the team of the season, after securing their fifth consecutive league title. Banyana ba style won the last campaign with 83 points, winning 27 games, drawing two and losing just one. Sundowns scored 114 goals and conceded 12 goals the

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Emotional Matlou Breaks Down To Tears After Chiefs Win

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Kaizer Chiefs midfielder George Matlou could not contain his tears after making a full return to football having been sidelined for nine months. Matlou was part of six changes made by assistant coach Khalil Ben Youssef for their Nedbank Cup last 32 tie against minnows Free Agents FC, starting alongside Yusuf Maart in the middle of the park. The Glamour Boys showed their superior class as they recorded a rampant 4-0 win to seal progress into the last 16. Pule Mmodi bagged a first-half brace before Inacio Miguel and Ranga Chivaviro added their names on the scoresheet in the second

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All Teams Qualified For Nedbank Last 16 So Far

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Kaizer Chiefs became the tenth side to qualify for the Nedbank Cup Last 16 – here are all of the qualified teams so far. Amakhosi beat Free Agents 4-0 on Sunday evening to book their ticket, joining Soweto rivals Orlando Pirates in the next round after the Buccaneers had earlier collected a 3-1 win at Richards Bay. Also on Sunday, Polokwane City beat The Bees 1-0, while Mpheni Home Defenders celebrated an upset after ABC Motsepe side dumped Motsepe Foundation Championship team Hungry Lions out of the cup with a 3-1 win. On Saturday, Chippa United celebrated a 2-1 win

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Mmodi Bags Brace As Chiefs Cruise Into NBK Cup Last 16

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It was the Pule Mmodi show at FNB Stadium on Sunday evening as Kaizer Chiefs hammered 10-man Free Agents FC 4-0 to book their spot in the Nedbank Cup last 16. Chiefs had the earlier chance and struck the upright through Nkosingiphile Ngcobo in the fourth minute. It was Amakhosi who opened the scoring in the 18th minute through Pule Mmodi from Bruce Bvuma’s assist to make it 1-0. Mmodi grabbed his brace in the 26th minute after being assisted by Wandile Duba. The hosts should’ve been three up in the 30th minutes as Happy Mashiane missed an open net

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