Chiefs Legend – Amakhosi Must Start These Two In Derby

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Former Kaizer Chiefs center-back Nhlanhla Khubheka says attacking midfielders Mfundo Vilakazi and Mduduzi Shabalala should start for Amakhosi in Sunday’s Soweto Derby against Orlando Pirates, as he believes they can make a difference. The duo have been mainstays in the Chiefs line line-up this season with Vilakazi sitting on two goals and one assist in 16 league appearances, while Shabalala has found the back of the net five times in the league with three assists in 23 outings – two of Shabalala’s goals came in the last four matches. The pair, however, missed the last derby, with Vilakazi having picked

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Tso & Junior Predict Soweto Derby Outcome

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IDiski TV analysts Benedict ‘Tso’ Vilakazi and Junior Khanye have given contrasting predictions for the Betway Premiership Soweto derby between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs at the sold out FNB Stadium on Sunday. The Soweto giants meet for the second time in two months in the league, with a lot at stake for both sides. In the first derby Pirates were 3-0 winners and Chiefs have since picked up form, going unbeaten in six straight league outings to sit in third place on the table with 46 points. Amakhosi are looking to not only pull one back but also to

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Billiat The Hero With Winner In Harare Derby

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Former Kaizer Chiefs striker Khama Billiat scored and was named man of the match in the Harare Derby for Scottland FC as they narrowly beat MWOS FC 1-0 at Ngoni Stadium on Saturday. The 35-year-old made a return to his homeland of Zimbabwe in 2024, first signing for Yadah FC before jumping ship to join newbies Scottland the following season after they gained promotion from the second division to the Zimbabwean top flight. The former Mamelodi Sundowns man had an explosive season with Yadah FC as he made 26 appearances, scoring 13 goals and assisting another 11 to make it

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Ncikazi On How Pirates Will Respond To Possible Chiefs Revenge

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Orlando Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi says if Kaizer Chiefs go into the Soweto derby this weekend with a vengeful mentality, it could work for his side. Pirates hosts their bitter rivals in a sold-out affair at the FNB Stadium on Sunday with high stakes for both sides already having taken maximum points from Chiefs in the first meeting in February. The Soweto sides are both enjoying good form in the league both unbeaten in their last six outings, scoring high and also having conceded less. The Buccaneers currently top the Betway Premiership table with 58 points in 25 outings

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Milford Win, CT City Draw & Casric Lose

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A fight for promotion to the Betway Premiership heated up as Milford FC beat Black Leopards 2-1 while Cape Town City played to a 0-0 stalemate away from home against The Bees in Staurday’s Motsepe Foundation Championship ties. Casric Stars’ title hopes are seemingly over after a shock 2-1 defeat away from home Leicesterford City which sees them in fifth place, 11 points adrift of leaders Kruger United. City dropped points for the third consecutive game after a goalless draw against The Bees. The Citizens remain in fourth place and seven points behind league leaders Kruger. Jan Vreman’s charges had

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Maluleka On Downs Response After Stellies Draw

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Former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder George Maluleka is adamant that his former team will rally back strongly from their minor setback against Stellenbosch FC. Despite taking a first half lead through Tsiki Ntsabeleng, his third goal of the season, the defending Betway Premiership champions were held to a 1-1 stalemate thanks to Tshegofatso Mabasa’s late spot kick. Sundowns still however have the title race firmly in their hands as they have played a game less and are just a point behind leaders Orlando Pirates who are in action against Kaizer Chiefs in Sunday’s Soweto Derby at FNB Stadium. Miguel Cardoso’s charges

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Lekgwathi – This Pirates Star Deserves More Praise

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Orlando Pirates legend Lucky Lekgwathi has thrown his weight behind striker Yanela Mbuthuma saying he deserves more credit for his role played in contributing to goals scored by his teammates this season. Mbuthuma, 24, joined the Buccaneers at the start of this season from Richards Bay and has five goals and one assist in 19 Betway Premiership appearances. He’s behind midfielders Relebohile Mofokeng and Oswin Appollis at the club in terms of numbers in goals and assists. The duo has scored 18 goals between them in the league and are breathing down the necks of the current top goal scorers.

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April Opens Up On Long-Awaited Stellies Debut

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Stellenbosch FC forward Shakeel April has admitted that he was overcome with joy after making his long-awaited debut for the Cape Winelands outfit. April, 20, joined Stellies during the January transfer window, but had to bite his time on the side-lines before making his senior debut. The Amajita marksman was a 77th-minute introduction, coming on for Langelihle Phili, as they rallied back to claim a hard-fought 1-1 Betway Premiership draw against Mamelodi Sundowns on Wednesday. The Citizens academy product could not hide his excitement after finally making his debut under the tutelage of astute coach Gavin Hunt . “When I

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Pirates Close In On Maiden DDC Title

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Orlando Pirates took another huge charge towards their maiden DStv Diski Challenge title after dispatching Magesi FC 2-1 in Saturday morning’s clash. Pirates went into the break leading after the goals from Mpho Phadime and Samukelo Zikalala. Magesi pulled one back in the second half but that wasn’t enough as Bucs secured maximum points. This is a massive step towards the league for Pirates, as they need just four points from their remaining two games, depending on the result of tomorrow’s game between Mamelodi Sundowns and Richards Bay away from home. Pirates are leading by six points at the top

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