Official: Zinnbauer Lands New Job

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Former Orlando Pirates coach Josef Zinnbauer has been confirmed as the new head coach of Algerian outfit JS Kabylie.  Zinnbauer left Saudi Arabian side Al-Wehda after a poor run of results. He only lasted five months at the club. Under his leadership, Al-Wehda only won one game out of 12.  Before joining the Saudi Arabian side, he won a league title with Raja Club Athletic without a defeat and qualified for the CAF Champions League.  JS Kabylie officially confirmed Zinnbauer as their new head coach, signing a two-and-a-half-year contract. Kabylie current sitting top of the league table in Algeria with

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Broos Makes Honest Assessment On Rulani’s Sundowns Tenure

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos admits Rulani Mokwena’s tenure at Mamelodi Sundowns was impressive but had one disappointment. Mokwena won every trophy on offer during his three seasons as head coach of the club, with the exception of the CAF Champions League. Last season, he won the inaugural African Football League (AFL) and was one game from finishing the league as invincible champions. But it wasn’t enough as Sundowns parted ways with the coach before his highly-publicised switch to Morocco with Wydad Athletic Club. During his time at Sundows, there was often a back and forth with the South

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Khanye Predicts CAFCL Winner, Snubs Pirates & Downs

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Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye believes Egyptian giants Al Ahly will win this season’s CAF Champions League despite finishing second in Group C. Ahly lost 2-1 to Orlando Pirates in their final group match in Cairo on Saturday with the latter topping the group unbeaten with 14 points having won four matches and drawing two. But Khanye says the defeat to the Buccaneers doesn’t tell the real story about the 12-time African champions as their history and technical prowess backs them moving forward in the competition. “The Al Ahly team is technically superior, their movement off the ball, their

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Kaizer Jr – Why We’re Taking Games To Moses Mabhida

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Kaizer Chiefs Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Jr. has explained the decision to take their home games around the country this season. Chiefs have only played three games at FNB Stadium in the 2024/25 campaign across all competitions, two games against Mamelodi Sundowns – the league match and Carling Knockout clash – and their recent 2-1 win over Stellenbosch FC. The rest has been split between Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban and the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, which has earned mixed results in a season dubbed, ‘Always Home’ for Amakhosi and their supporters. “There’s many components in that decision-making

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Cardoso Gives Injury Update On Zwane

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has provided an update on injured Themba Zwane, saying the veteran star is recovering well though there’s still a long way to go.  Zwane has been out for three months after he was injured in the AFCON qualifiers when Bafana Bafana played away against Congo Brazzaville.  The 35-year-old was on crutches when he appeared on the screens supporting his teammates throughout Sundowns’ difficult schedule.  Cardoso gave an update on Zwane and mentioned that they won’t put pressure on him, but he is recovering well and is an important player for Sundowns and the national

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Arendse Leaves After Double GDL Success

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Former CAF Champions League winner, Wayne Arendse has left Highlands Park after back-to-back Gauteng Development League (GDL) titles. Arendse, 40, has slotted seamlessly into his transition from playing to coaching with the Lions of the North, heading up their U19 squad in recent seasons. The 2016 African Champions League winner and former Santos icon won the GDL twice, the last of which was a pulsating title race with his former club Masandawana. However, this website has been informed that Arendse is now looking to take his coaching career to greater heights and break through into the professional ranks after cutting

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Pitso Suffers Shock Loss

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Pitso Mosimane‘s unbeaten run of nine games came to an end after his Esteghlal FC suffered a surprise defeat to second from bottom Shams Azar Qazvin. Mosimane’s side had been unbeaten since 9 November 2024, a run which saw them pick up three wins and six draws. However, on Monday when the team were expected to pick up their fifth win of the Pro League, they were beaten 1-0 by the struggling visitors. The defeat was a blow for Mosimane’s side who stayed in 11th place, while Qazvin left the relegation spots and climbed into 14th – now just two

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Chiefs Coach On Duba’s Social Media Backlash

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Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Youssef Ben Khalil leapt to youngster Wandile Duba’s defence after he received a backlash from fans on the comments he made on social media. Before the 1-0 win over Sekhukhune United, Duba was quoted saying some fans type b*** s*** on social media in frustration forgetting that players are humans as well. The statement did not land well with the fans who want more from Duba and the whole Amakhosi attacking unit. Khalil said Chiefs players are mentally strong and confident. The coach added that it’s something that is helped by what they do in training

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Velebayi Pursuit Ended By Spurs Asking Price

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Sekhukhune United have ended their pursuit of Cape Town Spurs winger Asanele Velebayi. Despite securing Katlego Otladisa on loan from Orlando Pirates, Sekhukhune have been on the lookout to bolster their attacking options. Currently fourth in the league with 23 points in 13 games, they trail league leaders Mamelodi Sundowns by seven points. Velebayi has been on the radar of Babina Noko and Kaizer Chiefs over the last 12 months, but this publication has been informed Lehlohonolo Seema’s side have been put off the chase in the current January window as they were asked to ‘break the bank’. Join the

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