Dortley Revels Around ‘The Best In The Country’ & Sets Clear Target

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Kaizer Chiefs defender Rushwin Dortley says the faith shown in him by Bafana Bafana boss Hugo Broos and being surrounded by the country’s best is elevating his game. Dortley has enjoyed a whirlwind 12 months, from being promoted to the top-flight and relegated with Cape Town Spurs, to captaining the national team at Cosafa Cup, earning a lucrative move to Chiefs and now being an indispensable part of the senior national team. “It’s always amazing to play with the best players in the country at Bafana, so I think the move from Cosafa [squad] was a big difference because you

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Mohafe Makes Appollis & Matuludi Wish

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Polokwane City head coach Phuti Mohafe says he wishes to keep Thabang Matuludi and Oswin Appollis for another season with the January transfer window fast approaching. Appollis and Matuludi were targets of the likes of Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates in the past transfer window, but none of the moves materialised. After Appollis helped Bafana Bafana to qualify for AFCON2025 with a six-goal contributions in six matches, it is expected that teams will again be gunning for his signature. Meanwhile, Matuludi just missed out on the final squad twice after Mamelodi Sundowns defender Khuliso Mudau and SuperSport United defender Nyiko

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Burnley Provide Update On Foster

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Burnley head coach Scott Parker has confirmed Lyle Foster is nearing a return to action after the injury he suffered in October while on international duty. Foster, 24, suffered a knee injury in the 5-0 win over Congo Brazzaville at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in which he scored. “Fortunately, the nature of the injury does not require surgery. However, time has to be afforded to him for proper rehabilitation,” Bafana Bafana team doctor Tshepo Molobi said at the time as he returned to England and withdrew from the squad. Foster has since missed eight consecutive games in the Championship

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Nabi Hails Three Chiefs Stars After Latest Win

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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi was pleased with the performances of Ashley Du Preez, Sibongiseni ‘Ox’ Mthethwa and Pule Mmodi in their 2-1 win over Richards Bay on Wednesday. Nabi brought in changes in the squad due to different reasons varying from injuries picked on international duty and suspensions. Among the changes Brandon Petersen started in goals with Fiacre Ntwari injured, Given Msimango got to start following the suspension of Inacio Miguel, Ashley Du Preez replaced Ranga Chivaviro, with Edson Castillo side-lined with injury Sibongiseni “Ox” Mthethwa started and Pule Mmodi featured instead of Gaston Sirino the game in

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Kimoto – I Saw Sundowns Against Chiefs

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AS Maniema Union head coach Papy Kimoto says they were not surprised by Mamelodi Sundowns as they analysed their matches against Kaizer Chiefs. Union secured a goalless draw against Sundowns in their CAF Champions League group stage debut which many viewed as a surprise result. Sundowns coach Manqoba Mnggithi has in the past, praised Union as a quality outfit and reiterated yesterday that perhaps they are underrated and will have a huge say in the group this campaign. Kimoto felt Sundowns were forced into playing they way they did with his defensive approach to the game in Tshwane, and it was

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Tinkler Breaks Silence On Witbooi At Chelsea

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Cape Town City head coach Eric Tinkler has discussed Emile Witbooi’s assessment at Premier League giants Chelsea FC. Witbooi left South Africa at the beginning of November for a four-week assessment at the London-based club, as first reported by this publication. The 16-year-old has been tipped to be one of the best talents of the country by the lots of coaches and legends, including Benni McCarthy. Tinkler gave his view on Witbooi going to Chelsea, saying they always knew he was a special talent but club chairman John Comitis can probably give full report about his time with the Premier

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Nabi – Why Sirino Didn’t Play Vs Bay

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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has explained why midfielder Gaston Sirino did not feature in their 2-1 win over Richards Bay in Polokwane on Wednesday, despite being in the match day squad. Sirino has been one of the most influential players for Amakhosi since joining them at the start of the current season. The 33-year-old has played seven matches for Chiefs in all competitions this season and has two goals and an assist, however did not feature when his side returned to winning ways for the first time since September, having been named on the bench. Nabi explained that

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Truter Questions IQ & Quality

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Brandon Truter was very frank in his post-match interview after going down 2-1 to 10-men Kaizer Chiefs. The Natal Rich Boys found themselves trailing at half-time but played almost the full second half with a one-man advantage. However, Amakhosi even went 2-0 up, with Bay’s last-minute goal just a small consolation and Truter questioning the quality of his players. “The goals we conceded tonight, a second-phase ball from a set-play and then it was a 5-vs-3 situation with three centre-backs and a two, and we didn’t pick up the second ball and went to sleep,” he said on SuperSport TV.

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Nabi – This Is Not The Chiefs Of Shabba & Doctor

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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi insisted one win doesn’t mean the process of returning Amakhosi to the top is done, admitting his side are far from the times of Siphiwe Tshabalala and Doctor Khumalo. Nabi’s men collected an important three points despite going down to 10 men after 46 minutes whe Reeve Frosler saw a second yellow card. After the match, though, Nabi insisted his side still have a long way to go before returning to the glamour days. “The process is not for one, it’s not because we win the process is done,” he said on SuperSport TV.

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