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Chape survivor not told about crash

Reports in Brazil claim doctors have decided to keep the central defender in the dark about the tragic air crash as he continues his recovery in a Co…

Mancini named Chapecoense coach

Former Chape coach Caio Junior was among those lost in the tragedy after steering his side to the Sudamericana final, and his friend aims to carry on…

Chapecoense accept Barcelona invite

The Brazilian side will participate in the 2017 Joan Gamper Trophy, usually played in August, as the sole invitee for the pre-season event

Claims of Chape crash cover-up

While the air traffic control official warned that there would not be enough fuel to reach their destination, she had no authority to stop it before …

Chapecoense change club crest

Two stars have been added to the badge - one to mark their Copa Sudamericana award and one to commemorate the lives lost

Barcelona's Chape invite

The Brazilian side have been invited by Barca to participate in the 2017 Joan Gamper Trophy in preseason

Chape survivor takes first steps

Brazilian defender releases video message from hospital as he continues his recovery from tragic plane crash in Colombia

Chape need your help to survive

The Brazilians are facing an uncertain future due to financial pressure stemming from the air disaster that left 19 of their players as well as their…

Arrest made over Chapecoense crash

It has been revealed that Gustavo Vargas has been detained as part of an investigation into the airplane crash that killed 71 passangers last month

Chapecoense confirmed as champions

The Brazilian club have been awarded the title following last week's horrific plane crash, while Atletico Nacional were honoured with a Fair Play awa…

Tite: We must give strength to Chape

The Brazil boss joined a number of high profile mourners at Conda Arena Chapeco on Saturday and admitted he could not recall a a more emotional day

Chape one of several Ron options

Roberto Assis, the Brazilian's brother and agent, admits the ex-Barcelona and AC Milan forward has various options to consider at a career crossroads

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The Chapecoense plane crash mystery

As the football world mourns the disaster that claimed the lives of 71 people last week, the story of the accident is slowly being discovered

Gudjohnsen makes Chapecoense offer

The ex-Chelsea striker says he is available to feature for the Brazilian side after the tragedy which hit the club last week and left the football wo…

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San Lorenzo wear Chapecoense jerseys

The Argentine club were defeated by Chape in the Copa Sudamericana, and paid their respects by wearing the same jerseys they exchanged after the semi…

CONFIRMED: Chape awarded Copa

The Brazilian side's interim president Ivan Tozzo has announced that CONMEBOL will be granting the club the tournament title and prize money

Thousands gather for Chape memorial

After a plane carrying the Brazilian side to the Copa Sudamericana final crashed and killed 71 people, a memorial has been held at their home stadium

Chapecoense vow to rebuild

Gelson Dalla Costa has hailed the reaction from international clubs, as well as those in Brazil, after a tragic plane crash in Colombia on Monday

Gabriel sends message to Chape

The Arsenal defender paid tribute to the 71 lives lost in the plane crash late on Monday, with Caio Junior, his former coach at Vitoria, among those …

Ronaldinho to play for Chapecoense?

The brother and agent of the former Brazil star has claimed the two-time World Player of the Year could play for the tragedy-hit club

Fans call for Ronaldinho to join Chape

The legend is being urged to offer his services to the Brazilian side following Monday's tragedy by fans who have flooded his Instagram page

Nacional fans pay tribute to Chape

"We will never forget the champions", fans sang in Colombia as Nacional's would-be opponents were honoured in an emotional ceremony

Chapecoense asked to fulfill games

The Brazilians were rocked by a devastating accident in Medellin, but league organisers are keen to pay tribute to the side in the final game of the …

EA pays tribute to Chapecoense

The popular video game has made the gesture after tragedy struck the Brazilian club Monday.

Clubs to loan players to Chapecoense

Brazilian clubs including champions Palmeiras want Chapecoense to be granted special measures after a plane crash devastated their team.

Tocantins's tribute to Chapecoense

The Brazilian forward paid tribute to his fallen compatriots by selecting 11 of their players in his team of the year

Frequently asked questions

Andries 'Pele Pele' Mkhwanazi and Bethuel Mokgosinyana are considered the founding fathers of the club which was formed in 1937.

Dr Irvin Khoza took over as club secretary and owner in 1991.

The club plays home fixtures at Orlando Stadium in Soweto with the ground being owned by the City of Johannesburg.

They are known by several nicknames, including: The Sea Robbers, The Bucs, Happy People and Buccaneers.

33 official domestic trophies plus one Caf Champions League (1995) and one Caf Super Cup (1996).

Nine times under different auspices. PSL (4), NSL (1), NPSL (4).

Happy Jele made 401 appearances for the club

Bendict Vilakazi scored 52 goals for the club.

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