Chiefs! Unlucky, or just not good enough?

  1. Abdeslam Ouaddou, Orlando PiratesBackpagepix
    Premier Soccer LeagueKaizer Chiefs

    Ouaddou backs Chiefs to win the PSL title & reveals ideal Pirates signing

    The Moroccan-French tactician opened up about their biggest rivals' chances of winning the most coveted trophy in the country following the Buccaneers' Carling Knockout success in Polokwane. Ouaddou, who won the September-October PSL Coach of the Month accolade, also discussed the department which needs strengthening with one of Bucs' players likely to leave the club next month. 

  2. Bafana Bafana, August 2025Backpage
    Africa Cup of NationsSouth Africa

    Bafana's final friendly against World Cup-bound team confirmed ahead of 2025 AFCON

    There have been calls for Bafana to play against the so-called top nations as part of the preparations for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Local football's governing body has managed to secure a mouthwatering match against one of the teams that will compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America as the final preparatory game for Hugo Broos' side. 

  3. Luke Baartman, Kaizer Chiefs, December 2025Backpage
    Premier Soccer LeagueKaizer Chiefs

    Chiefs co-coach assesses Baartman & warns, 'the most important thing is the team & not individual players'

    After a long-awaited debut, the youngster was given his first start for the Soweto giants. Just like his former teammate, his debut took too long to come by, given the off-pitch challenges he faced before he signed for Amakhosi. Now his performance on his debut has been assessed, but the coach asserted that what matters for Chiefs are the general performance of the team.

  8. Orlando Pirates, December 2025Backpage
    Premier Soccer LeagueOrlando Pirates

    Khoza reveals secret to success as 'proudly South African team' Pirates outnumber Sundowns

    The Sea Robbers continue to celebrate their majority presence in the national team squad that is heading to Morocco. Out of the 25 players named for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals, nine are from the Soweto giants, although Mbekezeli Mbokazi has signed for Chicago Fire of Major League Soccer. Until recently, Masandawana dominated Bafana, but the Sea Robbers have displaced them as the majority contributor.

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    RIO REACTS: 2026 World Cup draw & England's difficult group

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    Messi expecting 'extraordinary' World Cup in United States

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PSL

  1. Patrick Maswanganyi, Orlando Pirates, November 2025Backpage
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    Maswanganyi breaks silence after AFCON snub - 'It has been hard for me'

    In the last transfer window, Bucs signed more than ten players, and that meant there would be stiff competition for starting positions. Some of the players who were regular starters under Jose Riveiro have found themselves snubbed at times, even when they are fit and available. Although Abdeslam Ouaddou has perfected a rotational policy to accommodate every member of his playing unit, even then, some players have been rarely involved.

  2. Stellenbosch FC team Backpagepix
    Kaizer ChiefsLamontville Golden Arrows

    Another Potential Blow For Stellies! Stellenbosch risk losing 48-goal attacker for FREE as Chiefs watch on

    PSL's top three clubs, Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates, are naturally monitoring the talented player's situation, having raided the Winelands side for stars over the years. The highly rated forward will see his contract expire at the end of the season, and this means he is free to sign a pre-contract with a club of his choice from January 1.

  3. Cedric Kaze, Khalil Ben Youssef, Kaizer Chiefs, December 2025Backpage
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    Perfect time for Chiefs to fire Kaze and Ben Youssef & appoint jobless Mosimane as new coach

    Amakhosi's recent run has been underwhelming, and in six possible Premier Soccer League points, the Soweto giants have only managed to collect two. They lost an opportunity to close in on Orlando Pirates, the league leaders so far, and second-placed Mamelodi Sundowns. The Motaungs have now been asked to look for a new coach, a tactician with the right profile to handle the club and the players.

  4. Masindi Nemtajela and Soso Mukoko, Orlando Pirates vs LupopoBackpage
    Africa Cup of NationsOrlando Pirates

    Nemtajela puts AFCON appearance behind him and redirects to what lies ahead

    The 24-year-old has experienced a career-changing run in the few months since joining the Sea Robbers, winning the MTN8 Cup and, more recently, the Carling Knockout Cup. After showcasing impressive form for his club, earning a call-up for the Zambia international friendly clash, and making it to the preliminary South Africa squad, there were hopes he would be part of the travelling team to Morocco—but that did not materialise.

  7. Hugo Broos, Bafana Bafana, December 2025Backpage
    World CupSouth Africa

    IMPRESSIVE! Bafana forward cannot stop scoring in Europe after Chiefs inquiries, eyeing World Cup call-up

    The forward has been finding the net with an impressive regularity recently, and his form has been picking up even though he was not named in South Africa's AFCON team. If he keeps finding the back of the net, then he will make himself hard to ignore, especially at a time when the World Cup finals lie ahead for Bafana. To do well in the global bonanza, Hugo Broos is expected to pick the best, and the forward only needs to maintain his form in Europe.

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  1. Raheem Sterling Chelsea 2024Getty
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    Chelsea neglect to wish exiled Sterling a Happy Birthday

    Raheem Sterling remains out of sight and mind at Chelsea, with the Blues opting against wishing a happy birthday to the England international on the occasion of his 31st birthday. The experienced forward has been frozen out at Stamford Bridge under Enzo Maresca and remains part of the infamous ‘bomb squad’ in west London. The expectation is that he will push for a transfer in the January window.

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    Salah nominated for award previously won by Messi & Ronaldo

    Mohamed Salah has, as he generates plenty of headlines at Liverpool, been nominated for a top award that has previously been won by Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Erling Haaland. The Egyptian superstar, who is facing questions of his future at Anfield, is one of the nominees for a prize that will be handed out at the 2025 BBC Sports Personality of the Year gala.

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    Rebel United: George Best - Man Utd's 'fifth Beatle'

    In 1969, at the age of 23, George Best wanted to focus solely on the essentials. Just football, just his job. So he turned his back on his two other great passions, alcohol and women. His sobering conclusion: "It was the worst 20 minutes of my life." A Manchester United legend, that quote sums up Bet's rebellious attitude towards football, and life in general.

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