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South Africa's U20 team flying the flag high after securing quarterfinal spot in AFCON

South Africa's U20 national team demonstrated tactical maturity in a tense 1-1 draw against Zambia, securing their place in the quarterfinals of the U20 Africa Cup of Nations.

Sport Soccer PSL
Smiso Msomi|Published

Watch VideoKaizer Chiefs have won a trophy: Maiden Diski title in the bag after 10 years

Kaizer Chiefs reserve team were crowned the DStv Diski Challenge champions after beating Magesi in Soweto on Saturday. A trumph that will bring a positive mood around the club.

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Mihlali Baleka|Published

Watch VideoMdaka backs Amajita to compete without Mbokazi at Afcon

SA U20 men's national team coach Raymond Mdaka says his team will have to compete without Mbekezeli Mbokazi at the Africa Youth Championships in Egypt.

Sport Soccer Africa
Mihlali Baleka|Published

Mdaka says his Amajita side have to prepare to their own strengths for Afcon

SA U20 coach Raymond Mdaka says they need to work on their strengths in their preparations for the upcoming Afcon as that'll come in handy at the main event in Ivory Coast.

Sport Soccer Africa
Mihlali Baleka|Published

Watch VideoHow Kaizer Chiefs kept Nedbank Cup hopes alive in three steps

Kaizer Chies' coach Nasreddine Nabi was thrilled with his teams' 3-1 win over Stellenbosch in the Nedbank Cup quarter-final. But Chiefs created their own luck by winning producing these key moments.

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Mihlali Baleka|Published

Watch VideoSoweto Derby: Youngsters take centre stage as Orlando Pirates face Kaizer Chiefs at sold-out FNB Stadium

A new generation of rising stars is set to redefine the iconic Soweto Derby as Orlando Pirates chase league glory against Kaizer Chiefs this coming weekend.

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Lunga Biyela|Published

Watch VideoKaizer Chiefs' Mfundo Vilakazi: The rising star poised to outshine Orlando Pirates' Relebohile Mofokeng

Young sensation Mfundo Vilakazi's match-winning performance for Kaizer Chiefs against Sekhukhune United has sparked comparisons with Orlando Pirates' prodigy Relebohile Mofokeng. As both teenagers showcase extraordinary talent in the PSL, we examine why Vilakazi might have the edge in becoming South African football's next superstar.

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Lunga Biyela|Published

'We need to protect him': Nasreddine Nabi reveals why Mfundo Vilakazi is not ready to start games for Kaizer Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has revealed the reason why Mfundo Vilakazi has often featured off the bench in the club's games this season.

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Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

Nasreddine Nabi to reshape Kaizer Chiefs with Cedric Kaze's expertise

Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi has started his tenure on a high note at the club, winning three games and losing one. His beefed up his technical team by roping in Cedric Kaze as the second assistant, replacing Fernando da Cruz who recently resigned. Nabi, together with Kaze and his three other trusted liutenants, are eager to build a perfect project at the club.

Sport Soccer PSL
Mihlali Baleka|Published

COMMENT: When will Kaizer Chiefs be worthy of their legions of fans’ support again?

Kaizer Chiefs’ 2-1 win over Marumo Gallants brought the AmaKhosi faithful to life, and some quickly began predicting great things for a team that finished 10th in the league last term.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi calls for backup

Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi has insisted that his club replace his departing assistant coach Fernando da Cruz.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoVilakazi will handle pressure at Chiefs, Khumalo insists

Kaizer Chiefs’ reserve team coach Vela Khumalo has backed sensation Mfundo Vilakazi to succeed at the club as he feels he has all the right qualities.

The Star Sport
Mihlali Baleka|Published

Four Kaizer Chiefs youngsters poised to impress in the Betway Premiership this season

As Soweto giants, Kaizer Chiefs defeated Marumo Gallants 2-1 in the Betway Premiership on Saturday, a few of the club's youngsters stood out with their impressive displays.

Sport Soccer PSL
Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

Nasreddine Nabi’s Kaizer Chiefs rebuild off to good start as new signings star in Marumo Gallants win

Kaizer Chiefs’ fielded five new signings against Marumo Gallants, with former Mamelodi Sundowns playmaker Gaston Sirino producing an eye-catching performance.

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John Goliath|Published

Kaizer Chiefs begin new era with come from behind win over Marumo Gallants

Kaizer Chiefs won their opening game of the season for the first time since their 2019/2020 campaign.

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Michael Sherman|Published

WATCH: Kaizer Chiefs teen sensation Mfundo Vilakazi reveals why he quit social media

Kaizer Chiefs teenager Mfundo Vilakazi is determined to establish himself in the club’s first team despite coming in for some criticism from fans.

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Lunga Biyela|Published