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Flavio Silva, Etiosa Ighodaro and Khanyisa Mayo, Kaizer Chiefs

Solution found? Chiefs coach reveals strategy to end 1-0 wins

Although Amakhosi have been winning recent games, their goal output has been incredibly low. This is an issue that the technical bench has noted, and now one of the coaches has addressed how it is being solved as the season proceeds. Chasing the Premier Soccer League, the CAF Confederation Cup and the Nedbank Cup trophies will require a solid team overall but, most importantly, a sharper attacking department.

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Mamelodi Sundowns, January 2026

Scapegoats? Santos, Reisinho and Leon blamed for Sundowns CAF CL struggle - 'Africa weather is too hot for them'

In a bid to make themselves a competitive outfit in PSL and in Africa, Masandawana have always crossed the borders to bring on board players. Whereas some have come and left an impact, others have flopped despite high expectations that came with their arrival. In the off-season and mid-season transfer windows, Downs have followed the same script as they aim to collect more trophies.

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Mduduzi Shabalala, Kaizer Chiefs, February 2026

‘Shabalala's 100 appearances for just running with the ball, but many trophies & accolades won by Mofokeng’

The 22-year-old midfielder clocked 100 official matches for the Soweto giants when they edged ZESCO United 1-0 in a CAF Confederation Cup tie at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Sunday. He came on as a second-half substitute to play the last 32 minutes, but could not score or provide an assist on his career special day. He reached the century milestone when his Orlando Pirates opposite number is now on 108 appearances for the Buccaneers with 20 goals and 26 assists.

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Khalil Ben Youssef, Kaizer Chiefs, January 2026

Chiefs coach complains 'we are always outside our houses' despite CAF CC victory

With a slot in the quarter-finals looking possible, it means Amakhosi will deal with a more congested calendar going forward. The Glamour Boys are also firmly in the Premier Soccer League title race, meaning their focus is divided as the season hits a crucial stage. The Nedbank Cup campaign also awaits the Soweto giants later, and it is a competition they will not want to lose, but can they withstand the pressure that comes with congested fixtures?

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Glody Lilepo, Kaizer Chiefs, January 2026

Chiefs 1-0 Zesco United: 'Once Lilepo scores, no one else can! Amakhosi will win 1-nil until Mbule scores'

After they started the group stage campaign with a loss, Amakhosi managed back-to-back victories, massively boosting their chances of reaching the knockout stage. The Glamour Boys completed a double over their continental rivals from Zambia after their last victory in Ndola. For Zega Mambo, the struggle continues as they remain winless, pointless and rooted at the bottom of the group.

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Nedbank Cup Round of 32 Dates & Venues confirmed! Pirates go to Durban as Chiefs head to Cape Town

The first round of South Africa's premier knockout competition is set to kick-off on February 4, with some interesting match-ups on the cards. Defending champions Amakhosi and other participants now know when their fixtures are and the venues where they will play their games. This is a prestigious competition that comes with a ticket to play CAF Confederation Cup football next season.

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