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Cedric Kaze, Kaizer Chiefs, November 2025

Rave reviews for Chiefs coach Kaze after successful national team mission

The Amakhosi coach spent some time away from Naturena amid mounting pressure on him and his co-coach despite the Soweto giants securing two victories just before the FIFA international break. He is expected to return refreshed and relieved, armed with fresh ideas to build on that momentum.

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We ask the question whether the Belgian tactician is still the right man to lead South Africa to the World Cup? Or has his time at the helm of the national team come to a natural end after a series of questionable decisions around the make up of his squad and the First XI choices he made at the biennial tournament?

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South Africa's coach firmly defended his tactical and squad choices by pointing out they had three 'open' chances to score in the first half hour of the Round of 16 clash with the Indomitable Lions but failure to capitalise on those chances meant his side was vulnerable to conceding and losing the match.

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Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	بايرن ميونخ	29	24	4	1	105	27	78	76	W W W D W
2	بوروسيا دورتموند	29	19	7	3	60	29	31	64	L W W W W
3	شتوتجارت	29	17	5	7	60	38	22	56	W L W W D
4	لايبزيج	29	17	5	7	56	36	20	56	W W W L W
5	باير ليفركوزن	29	15	7	7	59	39	20	52	W W D D D

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

بايرن ميونخ

105

W
W
W
D
W

بوروسيا دورتموند

L
W
W
W
W

شتوتجارت

W
L
W
W
D

لايبزيج

W
W
W
L
W

باير ليفركوزن

W
W
D
D
D

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy Europa League tickets?

Aside from the UEFA Europa League final, you cannot buy tickets for Europa League matches directly through UEFA themselves. Instead, they are sold club-by-club among the teams competing in this year's edition. You must visit the individual club’s website for the fixture you want to attend and buy your seat from there. Capacity is always limited for these Europa League knockout matches and demand often exceeds available allocation.

Will I be able to buy Europa League tickets through secondary sites?

In addition, fans can purchase Europa League tickets on the secondary market. StubHub is one of the leading retailers for those seeking to buy tickets through alternative channels. StubHub is a legitimate merchant in the ticket resale marketplace and a safe place for fans to buy tickets. StubHub's website guarantees that you will get tickets in time for the event you are attending and a valid ticket for entry.

Where is the 2025 Europa League Final being played?

The 2025 Europa League final will take place at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, Spain on Wednesday, March 21. The stadium, which opened in 2013 and replaced the old San Mames venue, is home to Athletic Club Bilbao and has a capacity in excess of 50,000. Last year it staged the UEFA Women's Champions League final, with Barcelona beating Lyon 2-0.

The 2025 Europa League winners will gain a place in the league phase of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League, if they have not qualified via their domestic competition. They will also earn the right to play against the winners of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League in the 2025 UEFA Super Cup.