Shock News: Nasreddine Nabi to Leave Kaizer Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi is living on borrowed time at the club despite winning the 2025 Nedbank Cup, if reports are anything to go by. Chiefs are fresh from winning the Ke Yona trophy, beating Orlando Pirates 2-1 at the Moses Mabhida Stadium over the weekend. However, the celebrations are on pause, with a Sunday Times report… Continue reading Shock News: Nasreddine Nabi to Leave Kaizer Chiefs

No Time for a Pity Party, Says Riveiro

Orlando Pirates coach José Riveiro is gutted after losing the Nedbank Cup final. To rub salt into the wound, the 2-1 defeat was to archrivals Kaizer Chiefs at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday. The Buccaneers have endured a terrible spell recently. Pirates was knocked out of the CAF Champions League semi-finals by Egyptian club… Continue reading No Time for a Pity Party, Says Riveiro

Chiefs Coach: Nothing Was Given; Everything Was Earned

Kaizer Chiefs fully deserved their 2025 Nedbank Cup title. This is the view of the team’s head coach, Nasreddine Nabi, who commended his players after beating the defending champions, Orlando Pirates, 2-1 at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Saturday. “First of all, thank you to my players for their total commitment, their hard… Continue reading Chiefs Coach: Nothing Was Given; Everything Was Earned

Ngezana Bags Another League Title in Romania

Bafana Bafana defender Siyabonga Ngezana is enjoying a great run in Romania. For the second season running, the former Kaizer Chiefs center-back has won the SuperLiga with FCSB. The 27-year-old featured in 16 matches during the regular season before playing six matches in the championship round, which is yet to complete. FCSB was confirmed as… Continue reading Ngezana Bags Another League Title in Romania

Amakhosi End Decade-Long Wait For A Trophy

Finally, Kaizer Chiefs will dust off their trophy cabinet after winning the Nedbank Cup against rivals Orlando Pirates at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday. It had been 3,655 calendar days since Amakhosi lifted a major trophy, but the 2-1 win over the Buccaneers has ended the long wait. The last time Chiefs had won… Continue reading Amakhosi End Decade-Long Wait For A Trophy

King Misuzulu kaZwelithini to Miss Nedbank Cup Final

CONCERNED: Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini will not attend the Nedbank Cup final at Moses Mabhida Stadium due to concerns over insufficient security and ceremonial preparations. Photo: Royal Palace

King Misuzulu kaZwelithini will not attend the Nedbank Cup final between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday afternoon, 10 May. In a letter to the Premier Soccer League (PSL) dated 9 May 2025, the King’s office has expressed concern over inadequate security arrangements and ceremonial preparations. “Following correspondence dated… Continue reading King Misuzulu kaZwelithini to Miss Nedbank Cup Final

Women’s World Cup Expanded To 48 Teams

EXPANDED: FIFA  has given the green light for the Women's World Cup to be expanded from 32 to 48 teams. Photo: FIFA

World football governing body FIFA has given the green light for the Women’s World Cup to be expanded from 32 to 48 teams, in line with their male counterparts. This change will come into play from the 2031 edition after FIFA’s Council approved the proposal at a virtual meeting on Friday. “This is not just… Continue reading Women’s World Cup Expanded To 48 Teams

Amakhosi’s Opportunity to End Drought, Bucs Lie in Wait

CUP FINAL: There will be a lot at stake for both Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates in this year's Nedbank Cup final at the Moses Mabhida Stadium. Photo: Kaizer Chiefs

There’ll be a lot at stake for both Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates in this year’s Nedbank Cup final at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday (15h30). Forget the bragging rights for either of the rivals. Winning the trophy will come with better benefits. For Pirates, their coach José Riveiro would be pleased to exit… Continue reading Amakhosi’s Opportunity to End Drought, Bucs Lie in Wait

Hollywoodbets Continues To Back Women’s Football

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has secured the future of women’s football through the renewal of its partnership with Hollywoodbets. The two parties have been in partnership for the past four years. In 2021, Hollywoodbets pumped in R17 million to become the first-ever commercial partner of women’s football in the country by backing the… Continue reading Hollywoodbets Continues To Back Women’s Football

Real Madrid, Xabi Alonso To Reunite

Real Madrid’s search for a new coach appears to be over with Xabi Alonso next in line to guide the Los Blancos. The 15-time UEFA Champions League record winners will part ways with Italian manager Carlo Ancelotti, who’s joining the Brazilian senior national team. Ancelotti’s exit at the Bernabeu opens the door for the return… Continue reading Real Madrid, Xabi Alonso To Reunite

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