Kaizer Chiefs coach receives backing from unexpected source

For Kaizer Chiefs, this season has turned out to be another one to forget, with Thursday’s heavy loss to league champions Mamelodi Sundowns proving what a gulf there is between the two teams. When coach Cavin Johnson initially took over on an interim basis, there seemed to be some resurgence in results, but it’s all gone downhill … Read more

How much is ex-Kaizer Chiefs man Siyabonga Ngezana worth?

Since moving to Romania last year from Kaizer Chiefs, Siyabonga Ngezana has increased in value. The 26-year-old made a surprise move to Romanian giants FCSB end of last season. Having been average for Amakhosi for the past two seasons, the lanky defender decided to leave South African shores. Upon arrival, the star struggled in his … Read more

Orlando Pirates strikers do their goal differential no harm

Orlando Pirates boosted their goal differential with their latest DStv Premiership victory over the weekend. Bet Anytime, Anywhere Quick and Easy with Betway The Buccaneers found the back of the net on four occasions – without conceding – against Royal AM in Pietermaritzburg on Sunday. The Soweto giants’ strikers have been in a rich vein … Read more

‘Shalulile is finished’ fans react after Sundowns CAF exit

Mamelodi Sundowns’ forward Peter Shalulile received heavy criticism from fans following the club’s exit from the CAF Champions League semi-final on Friday evening. Bafana Ba Style suffered a 1-0 defeat to Esperance at Loftus Versfeld which saw them go down 2-0 on aggregate. Sundowns displayed a poor performance in Tunisia last weekend, going down 1-0. … Read more

‘I know the solution at Kaizer Chiefs’ – ex-coach VV open for return

Former Kaizer Chiefs coach Vladimir ‘VV’ Vermezovic says he is open to returning to Amakhosi if the club offers him a contract. The Serbian tactician led the team for three seasons between 2009 and 2012. During this time he guided the team to two Telkom Knockout Cup triumphs in his first two campaigns with the … Read more

Why Chiefs need to rehire this coach they unfairly dismissed

Kaizer Chiefs have been struggling to achieve success for nine years despite changing coaches. The team has hired some of the best local coaches, such as Gavin Hunt and Steve Komphela, but none have been able to restore the team’s previous glory. However, the club has previously had successful coaches such as Muhsin Ertugral, Stuart … Read more

Orlando Pirates come through dramatic Nedbank Cup tie against Amazulu

Orlando Pirates beat Amazulu 4-2 at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday in a rollercoaster Nedbank Cup quarterfinal. Amazulu had taken the lead against the run of play only to see their advantage erased thanks to a contentious penalty. Orlando Pirates come through dramatic Nedbank Cup tie  Orlando Pirates hit the front midway through the second … Read more

Riveiro explains why he substituted Sipho Chaine for Mpontshane

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has explained why he substituted Sipho Chaine for Siyabonga Mpontshane during their 7-1 win over Golden Arrows on Saturday. Chaine, the Buccaneers’ first-choice keeper this season, made way in the 54th minute. Despite the goalkeeper change, Pirates dominated the match with ease, even though Mpontshane conceded a goal. Riveiro has … Read more

Erasmus could leave Orlando Pirates at the end of the season

Orlando Pirates striker Kermit Erasmus’s future at the club remains uncertain with his contract expiring soon. The 33-year-old joined the Buccaneers in 2022 from Mamelodi Sundowns but has failed to make a major impact at the club. Erasmus was instrumental during his first stint with Orlando Pirates between 2013 and 2016. He scored 19 goals … Read more