Few fixtures in South Africa create the kind of electricity that the Soweto Derby summons. When Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates walk into FNB Stadium on Saturday, 28 February, they’re not just playing for points. They’re stepping into a 50-year saga that continues to shape the country’s footballing heartbeat. This year’s clash arrives with new […]
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Stellenbosch FC arrived at the FNB Stadium on Tuesday night looking like underdogs, but they walked away with one of their most important wins of the season after a spirited 2-1 comeback against Kaizer Chiefs. For a team that has been hovering dangerously close to the relegation zone, this result felt like a lifeline Be […]
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From Cape Flats to Premier League scrutiny Benni McCarthy’s journey from Hanover Park to global football stardom is the stuff of South African sporting legend. But in his new memoir, Benni, he opens up about a side of his career that rarely makes headlines: the personal attacks, public fat-shaming, and media scrutiny he endured while […]
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When Kaizer Chiefs and Carling Black Label unveiled their new five-year partnership in Johannesburg this week, the headlines were immediate. So were the questions. With the beer brand already attached to major domestic competitions like the Carling Knockout and Carling Cup, some supporters wondered whether adding a direct club sponsorship to Amakhosi created a conflict […]
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A new chapter for two South African icons Two giants of South African culture officially join forces as Carling Black Label and Kaizer Chiefs announce a landmark multi-year partnership under the banner One Voice For The Fans. The deal, unveiled at the SAB Headquarters in Bryanston, signals a major investment in elevating the match-day and […]
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A rivalry that still owns the country Online tickets for the upcoming Soweto derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates disappeared within two hours on Tuesday morning, a reminder that this is still the fixture that stops South Africa in its tracks. The match, set for 28 February at FNB Stadium, has quickly become the […]
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Sundowns fight back in Lubumbashi but pressure mounts Mamelodi Sundowns walked away from Lubumbashi with mixed emotions after a 1 1 draw against St Eloi Lupopo that keeps their CAF Champions League hopes alive but shaky. The Brazilians needed a strong result to tighten their grip on the quarterfinal race, yet despite dominating most of […]
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Kaizer Chiefs’ Nedbank Cup title defence ended much earlier than anyone expected on Wednesday evening after a determined Stellenbosch side outplayed them 2- 1 at the Cape Town Stadium. On the same night up in Pretoria, Mamelodi Sundowns managed to avoid a scare of their own, squeezing past second tier side Gomora United to reach […]
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Sixteen years after sending South Africa into a frenzy with that unforgettable strike in the opening match of the 2010 World Cup, Siphiwe Tshabalala is still witnessing the doors it opens for him around the world. At 41, the former Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs fan favourite has just returned from Mexico, where he was […]
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Chiefs back their leader as Brandon Petersen’s contract extended to 2027 Kaizer Chiefs have made a decisive move in securing their captain’s future, locking in goalkeeper Brandon Petersen until June 2027. It is a call that steadies the ship at Naturena during a season filled with rebuilding, rotation and the hope of restoring the club’s […]
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The new year in the Betway Premiership opened with just the kind of tight, gritty football South African fans have come to expect in January. Kaizer Chiefs and Stellenbosch FC both found themselves on the right side of 1 to 0 results, but the scoreline alone does not tell the full story. From a controversial […]
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Chiefs thrown straight into the fire Defending champions Kaizer Chiefs have been handed one of the most demanding starts imaginable in their bid to retain the Nedbank Cup. The Last 32 draw sends Amakhosi to the Western Cape to face Stellenbosch FC, a familiar and dangerous opponent at this stage of the season. It is […]
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