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Wandile Duba equalised with a penalty on the stroke of half-time after Mduduzi Shabalala had missed an earlier spot-kick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It was a game of transition,” Velebayi recalls. “There were a lot of turnovers in possession. In truth, we should have wrapped up the game by half-time, and we are working hard to be more clinical in front of goal.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The skilful forward, who turns 24 in December, was introduced in the 75\u003Csup>th\u003C\u002Fsup> minute to make a positive impact, and he duly obliged nine minutes later when a horrendous Siwelele defensive error gifted possession to Chiefs striker Flavio Da Silva in a dangerous area. Immediately recognising the opportunity, Velebayi moved into space on the right side of the penalty area, received a pass from his teammate, and drilled it into the net with a composed finish to give Amakhosi the victory they deserved on the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Scoring my first goal means a lot, especially that it was a goal that won the match and takes us into the next round,” he says, adding, “I aim to help the team by improving my all-round game and scoring more goals when I get the chance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amakhosi will now face off against Mamelodi Sundowns in just over a week’s time for the opportunity to meet Stellenbosch FC or Orlando Pirates in the Carling Knockout Cup Final.\u003C\u002Fp>","2026-11-12T14:06:45",null,{"filename_disk":61,"id":62,"title":63},"d69fab5d-7835-40ae-92e2-81f78fbb7f70.jpeg","d69fab5d-7835-40ae-92e2-81f78fbb7f70","6af5d26163b5d266927355.jpeg",[65,68,71],{"news_categories_id":66},{"title":67},"News",{"news_categories_id":69},{"title":70},"Features",{"news_categories_id":72},{"title":73},"Team News",["Reactive",75],{"title":76,"slug":77,"body":78,"publish_date":79,"excerpt":59,"rich_text_schema":59,"youtube_link":59,"hero_image":80,"categories":84},"Coach Bhamjee reflects on U-14 GDL Success","coach-bhamjee-reflects-u-14-gdl-success","\u003Cp>Kaizer Chiefs’ U-14 team romped to the 2026 SAFA Gauteng Development League (GDL) title, winning 30 of their 34 league fixtures, losing only once, and scoring over 100 goals on their way to achieving 93 points in what can only be described as a phenomenal campaign.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Head coach of the side, Mohamed Bhamjee reflected on all the hard work and effort that ultimately produced this remarkable outcome:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The word that comes to mind is ‘growth’ because it has been a season of challenges and learning. Coming into the campaign, we knew we had a big task ahead. We were building a team with 16 or 17 new players. Only three or four remained from last season, which meant building a culture and new relationships.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Our first test was the Top 8, for which we only had two or three weeks to prepare. Yet we won the competition. As a Coach, it gave me a good idea of the talent and character within the squad, and where improvements were needed. I set myself the target of ironing out those weaknesses over the next 11 months, as well as enhance their strengths. The only way I could achieve that was to prepare my training sessions well, working collectively and also individually with the boys. I devised specialised training modules for all aspects of the team: positional play, defence, transition, attack etc. As the season progressed, I modified my training regime to address issues as they emerged in order to maintain consistency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you look at key moments in the season, the first was winning the Top 8, which gave us confidence. Another came in the second round of the league; we beat Mamelodi Sundowns 6-0 after losing to them 5-4 in the first round (Our only loss of the campaign). That was a turning point in the season because Sundowns faded after that comprehensive defeat, in which we could have won by more than six goals. We overwhelmed them in all departments, from goalkeeper to strikers. In the end, we closed out the season with an 8-1 win over TUKS to win the league by 15 points. It is evidence of how much these boys have improved, and we hope the bulk of the players can move up into the U-15 squad and continue on their next phase of development.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It has been a great season, and I am proud to be a part of the Kaizer Chiefs Family. A big thank you to the Chairman, Sporting Director and senior club management for giving me the opportunity and trusting me with what I see as the first stage of player development. I believe that once you get that first step right, the rest will follow. 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They will face Mamelodi Sundowns for a place in the final.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an action-packed first half, Siwelele took the lead through Siyabonga Ndebele before Wandile Duba equalised from the penalty spot in first-half stoppage time, but not before Mduduzi Shabalala has missed from the spot nine minutes earlier. Chiefs dominated the second half and were rewarded with Velebayi’s winner after 83 minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the lively start it was clear both teams had come to play, and it was Amakhosi who were first to threaten in the 3\u003Csup>rd\u003C\u002Fsup> minute through Shabalala, who whipped in a shot from wide on the left following a short corner routine that was tipped over by Siwelele goalkeeper, Jody February.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the other end, Brandon Petersen pulled off a stunning save three minutes later from a Sphesihle Jeza shot after Chiefs failed to clear a corner. Five minutes later, Petersen had to be sharp at his near post to keep out a Pule effort, but from the resulting corner, Ndebele rose to head powerfully into the far corner of the net to give the visitors the lead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amakhosi tried immediately to wipe out the deficit and came close when Mfundo Vilakazi curled a free kick just wide in the 18\u003Csup>th\u003C\u002Fsup> minute, and Duba nodded over from a Pule Mmodi flick at a corner three minutes later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amakhosi won their first penalty on 36 minutes when Vilakazi was tripped by Vincent Pule as he drove into the box, however, Shabalala blasted the ball over the bar and the chance to equalise was put on hold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having escaped, Siwelele elected to sit back and attempt to see out the first half and it almost paid off. Yrt, in the second, and final, minute of first-half stoppage time, Ndebele mis-timed a tackle on Shablalala inside the box and the referee had no hesitation in pointing to the spot a second time. Duba stepped up to despatch the ball down the middle with virtually the last kick of the half, which ended 1-1.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The goal energised Amakhosi, who largely dominated the second half. Three minutes in, Dillan Solomons cut in from the right but could not steer his shot inside the far post and in the 55\u003Csup>th\u003C\u002Fsup> minute, Mmodi rifled a shot just wide from 20 yards out. Solomons curled a free kick wide after Duba had been cruelly hacked down when he beat Thabiso Sesane and drove towards goal. Duba was then found by Dortley in the 72\u003Csup>nd\u003C\u002Fsup> minute with a ball over the top but could not generate enough power on his header to trouble February.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chiefs will be first to admit they received a helping hand with the decisive goal. Under no pressure, Sabre Benjamin played a terrible pass across his own goal which was gleefully picked up by substitute Flavio Da Silva, who played a perfect ball into the path of Velebayi to stroke into the net and set off on a wild celebration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Da Silva came close to adding a third a minute later, and Zakele Lepasa almost poked Siwelele back to level terms in the 90\u003Csup>th\u003C\u002Fsup> minute, but in the end Amakhosi were well worth their victory and a place in the last four.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\n    \u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Line-ups\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Kaizer Chiefs:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Ca name=\"_Hlk209876796\"> Petersen © (1), Mako (29), Dortley (24), Moloisane (42), Solomons (18), Mthethwa (5), Maboe (6) (Mabaso (34) 81’), Shabalala (7) (Velebayi (17) 75’), Mmodi (13), Vilakazi (28) (Kwinika (4) 90+2’), Duba (47) (Da Silva (77) 75’)\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Subs not used:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Bvuma\u003Cstrong> \u003C\u002Fstrong>(44); Nkgwesa (38), Ngcobo (12), Abrahams (35) Ighodaro (50)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Coach: \u003C\u002Fstrong>Fernando Da Cruz\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Siwelele\u003C\u002Fstrong>: \u003Cstrong>F\u003C\u002Fstrong>ebruary (1); Mfolozi (2), Khonyane (5) (Benjamin (21) 84’), Sesane (4), Ndebele (33) (Ngcobo (80) 46’), Mokhuoane (8) (Kobedi (26) 57’), Pule (10), Jeza (17) (Lepasa (9) 76’), Leshedi (36), Marou (47) (Saile (11) 46’), Mazibuko (12)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Subs not used:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cstrong> \u003C\u002Fstrong>Mthombeni (50); Makhuvele (35), Lupalule (22), Thulo (20)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Coach: \u003C\u002Fstrong>Godfrey Masoetsa\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\n    \u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>","2026-11-08T19:59:26",{"filename_disk":112,"id":113,"title":114},"b62b21f6-2b5d-4a88-8d83-e3604d24a29d.jpeg","b62b21f6-2b5d-4a88-8d83-e3604d24a29d","6af0d566819ca129557151.jpeg",[116,118,121],{"news_categories_id":117},{"title":67},{"news_categories_id":119},{"title":120},"Match Report",{"news_categories_id":122},{"title":73},["Reactive",124],{"title":125,"slug":126,"body":127,"publish_date":128,"excerpt":59,"rich_text_schema":59,"youtube_link":59,"hero_image":129,"categories":133},"Chiefs make two changes against Siwelele in Carling KO","chiefs-make-two-changes-against-siwelele-carling-ko","\u003Cp>Kaizer Chiefs will take on Siwelele quarterfinals under the floodlights at the new Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane today in the 2026 Carling Knockout Cup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two teams meet for the second time this season after facing each other earlier in the Premiership campaign. Chiefs won that encounter 3-2 at Dobsonville Stadium.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Head coach Fernando da Cruz has made two enforced changes to the side that featured in last weekend's Soweto Derby against Orlando Pirates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dillan Solomons returns to the starting line-up in place of the injured Reeve Frosler, who picked up a knock in the Derby. Rushwin Dortley makes only his second appearance of the season, replacing the suspended Inacio Miguel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chiefs will line up in a 4-1-4-1 formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brandon Petersen starts between the goalposts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In defence, Paseka Mako occupies the left-back position, while Rushwin Dortley and Thabo Moloisane partner each other in central defence. Dillan Solomons starts at right-back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sibongiseni Mthethwa is the anchorman in midfield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mduduzi Shabalala and Lebohang Maboe play ahead of him, with Pule Mmodi starting on the left wing and Mfundo Vilakazi on the right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wandile Duba leads the line up front.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Petersen will wear the captain's armband.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Refereeing the match is Masixole Bambiso. He is assisted by Romeo Matibidi and Given Letlaka. The fourth official will be Bongani Matete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The important Carling knockout match between the Phefeni Glamour Boys and Siwelele sa Masele starts at 18:00 at the New Peter Mokaba stadium in Polokwane. The game will be live on and SuperSport’s Channel 202 on DStv and various SABC radio stations. The Club will provide live commentary on X (formerly known as Twitter).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The draw for the semifinals of this year’s competition will be conducted after the match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Chiefs XI:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Ca name=\"_Hlk209876796\"> Petersen © (1), Mako (29), Dortley (24), Moloisane (42), Solomons (18), Mthethwa (5), Maboe (6), Shabalala (7), Mmodi (13), Vilakazi (28), Duba (36)\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Subs:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Bvuma\u003Cstrong> \u003C\u002Fstrong>(44); Kwinika (4), Nkgwesa (38), Mabaso (34), Ngcobo (12), Velebayi (17), Abrahams (35), Da Silva (77), Ighodaro (50)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Coach: \u003C\u002Fstrong>Fernando Da Cruz\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Siwelele \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cstrong>XI\u003C\u002Fstrong>: February (1); Mfolozi (2), Khonyane (5), Sesane (4), Ndebele (33), Mokhuoane (8), Pule (10), Jeza (17), Leshedi (36), Marou (47), Mazibuko (12)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Subs: \u003C\u002Fstrong>Mthombeni (50); Benjamin (21), Ngcobo (80), Saile (11), Makhuvele (35), Lupalule (22), Thulo (20), Kobedi (26), Lepasa (9)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Coach: \u003C\u002Fstrong>Godfrey Masoetsa\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\n    \u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\n    \u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>","2026-11-08T15:15:25",{"filename_disk":130,"id":131,"title":132},"c0238eb4-4fad-489a-aa18-c55531c27c30.jpeg","c0238eb4-4fad-489a-aa18-c55531c27c30","6af0923c1e743280704973.jpeg",[134,136],{"news_categories_id":135},{"title":67},{"news_categories_id":137},{"title":73},["Reactive",139],{"title":140,"slug":141,"body":142,"publish_date":143,"excerpt":59,"rich_text_schema":59,"youtube_link":59,"hero_image":144,"categories":148},"Amakhosi aiming for 23rd Semifinal","amakhosi-aiming-23rd-semifinal","\u003Cp>Kaizer Chiefs will be looking to reach the semifinals of the Knockout Cup for a 23\u003Csup>rd\u003C\u002Fsup> time when they face Siwelele in the quarterfinals, at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Sunday at 18:00. Chiefs’, the most successful team in the tournament with 13 titles, will be looking to duplicate their Round of 16 performance against TS Galaxy in their quest for a 14\u003Csup>th\u003C\u002Fsup> title.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Past meetings: \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This game represents the fourth overall meeting between Chiefs and Siwelele, They have met thrice before in league games; each team has one win, with the other game ending 0-0 last season. They have already met in the league this season, Chiefs winning 3-2 at home in September. This is their first cup clash, Chiefs are previously undefeated at home against Siwelele, winning one game and drawing one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The journey so far: \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wandile Duba’s hattrick in Chiefs’ 3-0 win in the Round of 16, the first in this competition by a Chiefs player since 1987, sent Amakhosi to their 32\u003Csup>nd\u003C\u002Fsup> quarterfinal overall, and 21\u003Csup>st\u003C\u002Fsup> in the PSL era. Chiefs have reached the last eight for the first time since 2024\u002F25.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amakhosi’s opponents, Siwelele, defeated Polokwane City on penalties after a goalless draw in the last round to reach the Knockout Cup quarterfinals for the first time. Should Duba score he will be the first Chiefs player to score in Chiefs’ first two Knockout Cup rounds since Eric Mathoho in 2015\u002F16.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Quarterfinal record: \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since 1996\u002F97, Chiefs’ biggest win in the quarterfinals has been a 4-0 home victory over Dynamos in 2004.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chiefs will be featuring in their 33rd quarterfinal since 1982. Amakhosi have previously passed this stage 22 times. They lost to Sundowns in their last quarterfinal outing, in 2024\u002F25.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amakhosi did make it past the quarters and into the last four in three successive tournaments, in 2017\u002F18, 2018\u002F19 and 2019\u002F20.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since 1996\u002F97, Chiefs have contested 20 quarterfinals, and they have managed to win through on 14 occasions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Chiefs have been involved in a total of 16 penalty shoot-outs in the League Cup, winning 13 and losing three since 1996\u002F97, they have had four quarterfinal games decided on penalties during this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\n    \u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>","2026-11-07T13:32:09",{"filename_disk":145,"id":146,"title":147},"9971d957-184d-4af8-9991-e60c0ed52b70.jpg","9971d957-184d-4af8-9991-e60c0ed52b70","6aef287f49de1140344236.jpg",[149,151],{"news_categories_id":150},{"title":67},{"news_categories_id":152},{"title":73},["Reactive",154],{"title":155,"slug":156,"body":157,"publish_date":158,"excerpt":59,"rich_text_schema":59,"youtube_link":59,"hero_image":159,"categories":163},"Da Cruz totally focused on Siwelele","da-cruz-totally-focused-siwelele","\u003Cp>Amakhosi head coach Fernando Da Cruz took questions from the assembled media on Wednesday ahead of Sunday’s Carling Knockout Cup quarterfinal at home against Siwelele at the New Peter Mokaba stadium in Polokwane:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>On the opportunity to reach the semifinals of a cup competition:\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fstrong>Our target is to qualify for the next round. We have a lot of respect for Siwelele, but we are determined to go through to the last four.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>On having already beaten Siwelele in the league this season:\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fstrong>I have told the players to forget about that game. It’s in a different competition altogether. They have a new coach and a different starting XI, so the previous game means nothing for this one. We have to just focus on how we want to play this game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>On playing ‘at home away from home’:\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fstrong>Whether we play in Joburg or Polokwane, our focus on the game we must play is the same. We are only concentrating on the match.\u003Cstrong> \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>On guarding against a possible cup upset on Sunday:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\n    \u003Cbr>The players are aware that we need a ‘cup spirit’, which is different to a PSL game. Upsets can happen in football, so we know we must play the match with a winning spirit in order to ensure that does not happen to us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>On what winning this cup would mean to them:\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fstrong>When we start a cup competition, our intention is always to win the trophy. Winning it can mark the start of a good momentum for the Club, the players and everybody going forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>On the January transfer window:\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fstrong>There are two months until January, so there is still time and matches to play. We don’t just want to recruit players. We want to add value to the squad, so it is very important to do it right. We know that we have a lack of experience in certain positions to help and support our young, talented players every day in training to develop and mature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\n    \u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\n    \u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>","2026-11-06T16:43:10",{"filename_disk":160,"id":161,"title":162},"c4a8fc85-ae7f-4cfe-83ff-f86bacc8ffbe.jpeg","c4a8fc85-ae7f-4cfe-83ff-f86bacc8ffbe","6aee043134486444673966.jpeg",[164,166],{"news_categories_id":165},{"title":67},{"news_categories_id":167},{"title":73},["Reactive",169],{"title":170,"slug":171,"body":172,"publish_date":173,"excerpt":59,"rich_text_schema":59,"youtube_link":59,"hero_image":174,"categories":178},"Kick-off time change for Carling Cup tie on Sunday","kick-time-change-carling-cup-tie-sunday","\u003Cp>The PSL has announced a change in the kick-off time of Kaizer Chiefs’ Carling Knockout Cup quarterfinal against Siwelele at the New Peter Mokaba stadium in Polokwane on Sunday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The match, which was originally scheduled to start at 15:00, has been put back three hours and will now get underway at 18:00.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tickets for the encounter can be purchased online @ Open Tickets, at a cost of R100 each.\u003C\u002Fp>","2026-11-05T12:51:47",{"filename_disk":175,"id":176,"title":177},"e6b235fa-5302-47ae-b13e-9a2db3ad8357.jpg","e6b235fa-5302-47ae-b13e-9a2db3ad8357","6aec7c10f1258986768281.jpg",[179,181],{"news_categories_id":180},{"title":67},{"news_categories_id":182},{"title":183},"KC Tickets",["Reactive",185],{"title":186,"slug":187,"body":188,"publish_date":189,"excerpt":59,"rich_text_schema":59,"youtube_link":59,"hero_image":190,"categories":194},"Mako focused on reaching Carling Cup Semis","mako-focused-reaching-carling-cup-semis","\u003Cp>Following an impressive showing in the Soweto Derby last weekend, Paseka Mako is looking for a repeat performance, but with a better outcome when Amakhosi face Siwelele in the quarterfinals of the Carling Knockout Cup at the New Peter Mokaba stadium in Polokwane on Sunday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The 32-year-old has made a useful contribution to Chiefs’ start to the season when operating at left-back and feels he has more to offer as the campaign progresses, telling \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.kaizerchiefs.com\">www.kaizerchiefs.com\u003C\u002Fa>, “I am getting to the physical level I want to be at. Game by game I feel stronger.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beginning the season with an eight-game unbeaten streak, Amakhosi are committed to converting the numerous draws in that run into victories going forward, as Mako explains, “We are a unified group. Everyone is doing their best, and we are all working tirelessly towards achieving the same goal. It has just been unfortunate that we haven’t got the results we feel our performances deserve, but if we keep up our efforts, they will come. Consistency is key, and we want good performances every game.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A win on Sunday will raise hopes within the Club, as well as among the fanbase, that Amakhosi can go all the way to glory, yet Mako cautions that there is hard work to be done against Siwelele before thinking too far into the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We aim to win this trophy, but we’re not getting ahead of ourselves, and all that is on our minds is to get through this quarterfinal. They are difficult opponents, and we are aware of some of their strengths, but our primary focus is always on our own strategy of how to impose ourselves on them and win the match. We need to concentrate the whole time on executing what the coaches have told us,” he says.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Carling Knockout Cup quarterfinal between Kaizer Chiefs and Siwelele at the New Peter Mokaba stadium in Polokwane kicks off at 18:00 on Sunday, 8 November.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tickets are available only online @ Open Tickets, costing R100 each.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\n    \u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>","2026-11-05T10:47:44",{"filename_disk":191,"id":192,"title":193},"1506531f-dbc8-4dd4-b0ca-0bad048fdc00.jpeg","1506531f-dbc8-4dd4-b0ca-0bad048fdc00","6aec600b3f0f9311219778.jpeg",[195,197],{"news_categories_id":196},{"title":67},{"news_categories_id":198},{"title":73},["Reactive",200],{"title":201,"slug":202,"body":203,"publish_date":204,"excerpt":59,"rich_text_schema":59,"youtube_link":59,"hero_image":205,"categories":209},"Introducing Elias Mokwana","introducing-elias-mokwana","\u003Cp>South African international, Elias Mokwana, realised a lifelong ambition when he signed for Kaizer Chiefs this week. Shortly after putting pen to paper, \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.kaizerchiefs.com\">www.kaizerchiefs.com\u003C\u002Fa> sat down with the 27-year-old winger to introduce their newest Glamour Boy to the Amakhosi Faithful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>On his heritage:\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fstrong>I was born in Pretoria, where my mother was working, but when I was three, I moved to live with my grandmother in Limpopo; when I was five, I moved to Mpumalanga, where I started school and began playing football.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>On his football journey:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After playing junior football for various teams growing up, Polokwane City Rovers scouted me, and I won the ABC Motsepe League, North West stream with them. Later on, I joined Sekhukhune United. After two seasons, I left for Esperance in Tunisia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>On his links with Kaizer Chiefs:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I grew up supporting Amakhosi. I first heard that they were interested in me when I was at Sekhukhune. Instead of going to Esperance, I was supposed to come here, but unfortunately some obstacles prevented it from happening at the time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>On finally receiving the call to sign for Chiefs:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was sitting with my sisters, and the first thing I did was phone my mother to share the good news with her. I can’t explain the feeling exactly. I’m excited. It’s a very nice feeling. This is a good place with good people, and I am very happy to be here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>On the weight of wearing the Gold & Black:\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fstrong>For me, it is a dream come true. I have always wanted to prove myself in this team and to play a part in bringing some trophies to the Club.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\n    \u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fkcpub.azureedge.net\u002Fstorage\u002Fmedia\u002Fuploaded-files\u002Fwhatsapp-image-2026-11-04-at-114824-2.jpeg\" >\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\n    \u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\n    \u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fkcpub.azureedge.net\u002Fstorage\u002Fmedia\u002Fuploaded-files\u002Fwhatsapp-image-2026-11-04-at-114823-1.jpeg\" >\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\n    \u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>","2026-11-05T08:05:24",{"filename_disk":206,"id":207,"title":208},"a617cb51-0461-45e7-a17f-bedd7eea7313.jpeg","a617cb51-0461-45e7-a17f-bedd7eea7313","6aec38f8af97f968392231.jpeg",[210,212],{"news_categories_id":211},{"title":67},{"news_categories_id":213},{"title":70},["Reactive",215],{"title":216,"slug":217,"body":218,"publish_date":219,"excerpt":59,"rich_text_schema":59,"youtube_link":59,"hero_image":220,"categories":224},"Chiefs sign Bafana International Elias Mokwana","chiefs-sign-bafana-international-elias-mokwana","\u003Cp>Kaizer Chiefs have signed Bafana Bafana international Elias Mokwana. The talented winger joins the Club after gaining valuable experience in North Africa and the Middle East.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The 27-year-old, who hails from KwaMhlanga in Mpumalanga, returns to South African football after spending the past two seasons abroad following his move from Sekhukhune United to Tunisian giants, Espérance Sportive de Tunis, in 2024.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mokwana arrives at Naturena with an impressive résumé, having enjoyed success with during the 2024\u002F25 campaign, helping the Tunisian powerhouse secure the domestic League and Cup double by contributing three goals and two assists in 25 appearances across all competitions. He also lifted the Tunisian Super Cup in 2024, scoring in the final against Stade Tunisien.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Espérance’s success afforded him the opportunity to represent them at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, further adding to his growing experience on the global stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The versatile attacker then spent the 2025\u002F26 season on loan at Saudi Arabian club, Al Hazem, where he featured in 24 Saudi Pro League matches and continued his development in one of the region’s most competitive leagues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before moving abroad, Mokwana established himself as one of the standout wide players in the Betway Premiership during his time with Sekhukhune United. Over two seasons he made 65 appearances in all competitions, scoring six goals and providing seven assists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mokwana made his senior Bafana Bafana debut against Andorra in March 2024 and has gone on to earn 11 caps for the national team. He was also part of South Africa’s squad at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, making two appearances during the continental tournament.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dynamic winger blessed with pace, directness and attacking creativity, Mokwana adds quality, experience and international pedigree to Chiefs’ attacking options as the Club continues to strengthen its squad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone at Kaizer Chiefs welcomes Elias to the Amakhosi family and wishes him all the best in Gold & Black.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\n    \u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>","2026-11-04T10:20:28",{"filename_disk":221,"id":222,"title":223},"3482a400-447e-4565-a092-62846216b7ed.jpeg","3482a400-447e-4565-a092-62846216b7ed","6aeb0709037de051361063.jpeg",[225,227,230],{"news_categories_id":226},{"title":67},{"news_categories_id":228},{"title":229},"Club News",{"news_categories_id":231},{"title":73},["Reactive",233],{"title":234,"slug":235,"body":236,"publish_date":237,"excerpt":59,"rich_text_schema":59,"youtube_link":59,"hero_image":238,"categories":242},"Carling Cup Quarterfinal Set For Sunday","carling-cup-quarterfinal-set-sunday","\u003Cp>Kaizer Chiefs’ Carling Knockout Cup quarterfinal clash against Siwelele will be played at the new Peter Mokaba stadium in Polokwane on Sunday, 8 November, kicking off at 15:00.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amakhosi won through to the last eight with an emphatic 3-0 victory over TS Galaxy at FNB stadium last week, courtesy of a superb hat-trick from striker, Wandile Duba, and they will be looking for a similar outcome in front of their passionate home support in Polokwane. Victory over Siwelele will take them a step closer to the final and give them a realistic chance of adding silverware to the Naturena trophy cabinet this season.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amakhosi fans are encouraged to turn out in large numbers to give support and encouragement to the players in their mission to reach the semifinals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tickets are only available online @ Open Tickets, reasonably priced at R100 each.\u003C\u002Fp>","2026-11-03T18:02:58",{"filename_disk":239,"id":240,"title":241},"ceca126b-3f71-49bf-a3c2-94e3a91753b1.jpg","ceca126b-3f71-49bf-a3c2-94e3a91753b1","6aea227e86605364440419.jpg",[243,245],{"news_categories_id":244},{"title":67},{"news_categories_id":246},{"title":73},["Reactive",248],{"title":249,"slug":250,"body":251,"publish_date":252,"excerpt":59,"rich_text_schema":59,"youtube_link":59,"hero_image":253,"categories":257},"Reserves beat Siwelele to extend DDC winning streak","reserves-beat-siwelele-extend-ddc-winning-streak","\u003Cp>Amakhosi’s reserve team took their winning streak since the start of the 2026\u002F27 DStv Diski Challenge (DDC) season to six with a comfortable away win over Siwlelele on Sunday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tashiel Rugananan gave Chiefs a 1-0 half-time lead before Teboho Mlangeni scored a second after the break to add a touch of emphasis to a scoreline that reflected Amakhosi’s obvious superiority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chiefs hold a six-point lead at the top of the national U-23 league table, having collected all 18 points available from their six fixtures to date.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This coming Saturday, they are in action again when they host sixth-placed AmaZulu, where they will be determined to keep their perfect record going.\u003C\u002Fp>","2026-11-02T08:27:04",{"filename_disk":254,"id":255,"title":256},"f359ae2d-c1db-4483-adc7-6992e467ae52.jpg","f359ae2d-c1db-4483-adc7-6992e467ae52","6ae849edbc6a8042837672.jpg",[258,260],{"news_categories_id":259},{"title":67},{"news_categories_id":261},{"title":89},["Reactive",263],{"title":264,"slug":265,"body":266,"publish_date":267,"excerpt":59,"rich_text_schema":59,"youtube_link":59,"hero_image":268,"categories":272},"Close Calls Cost Dear in Derby","close-calls-cost-dear-derby","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Orlando Pirates (1) 2\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fstrong>(Mbuthuma 23’, Moremi 55’)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Kaizer Chiefs (1) 1\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fstrong>(Mmodi 30’)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Betway Premiership, Round 9 (31.10.16)\u003Cbr>FNB stadium, Nasrec\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amakhosi suffered their first defeat of the Betway Premiership season when they went down 2-1 to Orlando Pirates at FNB stadium on Saturday, in a match they will feel they did enough to win.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pirates scored twice from extremely close non-offside calls, once in each half, first from Yanel Mbuthuma midway through the first half and through Tshepang Moremi, 10 minutes into the second half. Pule Mmodi had drawn Amakhosi level in the 30\u003Csup>th\u003C\u002Fsup> minute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The opening exchanges demonstrated the ferocity that has come to be expected from this fixture and the midfield tussle was intense as both teams tried to make an early statement and neither goalkeeper was tested in the opening 10 minutes, but after the match settled a bit Amakhosi emerged as the more dominant and created a lot of concern within the Buccaneers’ ranks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wandile Duba, fresh from scoring a hattrick in midweek, ought to have opened the scoring in the 13\u003Csup>th\u003C\u002Fsup> minute in almost a carbon copy of his third against TS Galaxy in midweek, following a brilliant turn on halfway and defence-splitting through ball from Mduduzi Shabalala that put Duba in on goal behind the defence but he shot straight at Sipho Chaine, who blocked the shot at close range.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three minutes later, a good interchange between Sibongiseni Mthethwa and Duba saw the former set Mfundo Vilakazi free on the right and his cross was almost steered in at the near post by Mmodi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chiefs’ high defensive line was given a warning in the 23\u003Csup>rd\u003C\u002Fsup> minute when a ball over the top put Mbuthuma, who looked suspiciously offside, clear on goal, but Inacio Miguel recovered tremendously to put him off before he could shoot. The warning was not heeded, however, and a minute later another ball over the top found the same player whose shot across goal deflected off Thabo Moloisane and into the far corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chiefs refused to let the setback break their rhythm and deservedly drew level on the half-hour mark when Vilakazi’s under-hit cross from the right was inexplicably spilled by Chaine and Mmodi was rewarded for following up a seemingly lost cause when the ball fell at his feet for him to finish with ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amakhosi looked the more likely to take the lead after that. Vilakazi was brought down on a run at the heart of the Pirates defence in the 41\u003Csup>st\u003C\u002Fsup> minute and from the corner that resulted from the ensuing free kick, he fired in a shot that grazed the crossbar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, Mmodi was brought down in a similar fashion just outside the box, and Duba headed narrowly wide. Despite being the home side, Pirates appeared relieved to hear the half-time whistle and able go into the break level at 1-1.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amakhosi began the second half brightly but fell behind a second time to a breach of their high defensive line in the 55\u003Csup>th\u003C\u002Fsup> minute as Thapelo Mokobodi was sent clear in on goal in another extremely tight call and squared the ball for Moremi to tap into an empty net.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a cruel blow to Chiefs and as they tried bravely to draw level, Pirates sat back in defence of their advantage and on numerous occasions, Chiefs were thwarted on the edge of the Buccaneers’ box with desperate last-ditch interceptions and tackles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Late on, Amahosi did receive a couple of let-offs when substitute Oswin Appollis had the ball in the Chiefs net only to be denied by the offside flag when replays suggested he was onside, and then Moremi missed when he looked set to score.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miguels was dismissed for a second yellow card in stoppage time and with him went Amakhosi’s last hope of salvaging something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The result leaves Chiefs in fifth place in the league table on 14 points from nine rounds. Their midweek match against AmaZulu has been postponed due to the local elections, but they will be in action next weekend when they face Siwelele in the Carling Knockout Cup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\n    \u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Line-ups\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Kaizer Chiefs:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Ca name=\"_Hlk209876796\"> Petersen © (1), Mako (29), Miguel (84), Moloisane (42), Frosler (39) (Kwinika (4) 69’), Mthethwa (5), Maboe (6) (Chislett (23) 82’), Shabalala (7), Mmodi (13) (Da Silva (77) 82’), Vilakazi (28) (Abrahams (35) 76’), Duba (36)\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Subs not used:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Bvuma\u003Cstrong> \u003C\u002Fstrong>(44); Dortley (24), Nkgwesa (38), Mabaso (34), Velebayi (17)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Coach: \u003C\u002Fstrong>Fernando Da Cruz\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Orlando \u003C\u002Fstrong>Pirates: Chaine (24); Sibisi © (5), Seema (6), Ndaba (3) (Lungu (23) 46’), Hotto (7), Mokobodi (33), Mbatha (16) (Phadime (38) 59’), Selepe (20) (Mthiyane (29) 59’), Masilela (48) (Appollis (12) 75’), Mbuthuma (9) (Makgopa (17) 75’), Moremi (11)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Subs not used: \u003C\u002Fstrong>Dladla (32); Kgositsile (49), Zulu (37), Nkota (21) \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Coach: \u003C\u002Fstrong>Ouaddou Abdeslam\u003C\u002Fp>","2026-10-31T17:31:11",{"filename_disk":269,"id":270,"title":271},"bbe086c7-76fa-4baf-b786-b4f084dbe631.jpeg","bbe086c7-76fa-4baf-b786-b4f084dbe631","6ae626108882f704527858.jpeg",[273,275,277],{"news_categories_id":274},{"title":67},{"news_categories_id":276},{"title":120},{"news_categories_id":278},{"title":73},["Reactive",280],{"title":281,"slug":282,"body":283,"publish_date":284,"excerpt":59,"rich_text_schema":59,"youtube_link":59,"hero_image":285,"categories":289},"Miguel back for Chiefs in Soweto Derby","miguel-back-chiefs-soweto-derby","\u003Cp>The keenly awaited Soweto Derby has arrived. South Africa’s biggest Club, Kaizer Chiefs, face their arch-rivals Orlando Pirates in what is the ninth Betway Premiership fixture of the season for both sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This iconic rivalry reaches its 186\u003Csup>th\u003C\u002Fsup> official chapter today. Of the previous 185 encounters, Amakhosi have claimed 75 victories, Pirates have secured 50 wins, and 55 matches have ended in draws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both teams come into the clash on the back of emphatic midweek triumphs in the Carling Knockout Cup. Chiefs walloped TS Galaxy 3-0, while the Sea Robbers dispatched newcomers Milford FC by the same margin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coach Fernando Da Cruz has made just one change from Tuesday’s starting lineup, with Inacio Miguel returning to replace Rushwin Dortley in central defence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amakhosi will once again line up in a 4-3-3 formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brandon Petersen in goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The back four consists of Paseka Mako on the left, Thabo Moloisane and Miguel in the heart of defence, and Reeve Frosler on the right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The anchor man in midfield is Sibongiseni Mthethwa. He is supported by Lebohang Maboe and Mduduzi Shabalala just in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In attack, Pule Mmodi runs on the left wing, Mfundo Vilakazi takes the right, and Wandile Duba, who is fresh from his midweek hat-trick leads the line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charged with refereeing duties are Luxolo Badi, assisted by Zakhele Siwela and Romario Phiri. The fourth official being Moreki Lekwape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Petersen is the skipper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The big Soweto Derby match between the Phefeni Glamour Boys and the Buccaneers starts at 15:30 at FNB stadium in Nasrec. The game will be live on and SuperSport’s Channel 202 on DStv and SABC 1, as well as various SABC radio stations. The Club will provide live commentary on X (formerly known as Twitter).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With history, pride, and points at stake, this latest installment of the Soweto Derby promises another unforgettable spectacle for millions of supporters across the country and beyond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\n    \u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Chiefs XI:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Ca name=\"_Hlk209876796\"> Petersen © (1), Mako (29), Miguel (84), Moloisane (42), Frosler (39), Mthethwa (5), Maboe (6), Shabalala (7), Mmodi (13), Vilakazi (28), Duba (36)\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Subs:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Bvuma\u003Cstrong> \u003C\u002Fstrong>(44); Kwinika (4), Dortley (24), Nkgwesa (38), Mabaso (34), Velebayi (17), Chislett (23), Abrahams (35), Da Silva (77)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Coach: \u003C\u002Fstrong>Fernando Da Cruz\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Pirates \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cstrong>XI\u003C\u002Fstrong>:\u003Cstrong> \u003C\u002Fstrong>Chaine (24); Sibisi © (5), Seema (6), Ndaba (3), Hotto (7),  Mokobodi (33), Mbatha (16), Selepe (20), Masilela (48), Mbuthuma (9), Moremi (11)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Subs: \u003C\u002Fstrong>Dladla (32); Kgositsile (49), Phadime (38), Zulu (37), Mthiyane (29), Lungu (23), Nkota (21), Makgopa (17), Appolis (12)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Coach: \u003C\u002Fstrong>Ouaddou Abdeslam\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\n    \u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\n    \u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>","2026-10-31T12:28:01",{"filename_disk":286,"id":287,"title":288},"2daa87df-9852-4221-a48c-3e2897aea492.jpeg","2daa87df-9852-4221-a48c-3e2897aea492","6ae5ded09bdf9671548237.jpeg",[290,292],{"news_categories_id":291},{"title":67},{"news_categories_id":293},{"title":73},["Reactive",295],{"title":296,"slug":297,"body":298,"publish_date":299,"excerpt":59,"rich_text_schema":59,"youtube_link":59,"hero_image":300,"categories":304},"Rivalry renewed as Chiefs get ready for Derby","rivalry-renewed-chiefs-get-ready-derby","\u003Cp>A rivalry spanning 56 years will see the latest chapter written when Kaizer Chiefs and their township rivals, Orlando Pirates, renew hostilities on Saturday at the FNB Stadium in front of a capacity crowd. Kick-off is at 15:30. The first meetings between the sides, who both hail from Orlando, in Soweto took place in the Rogue Cup in 1970. This rivalry has now grown into one of the globe’s biggest derbies. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\n    \u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Historical Foes: \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chiefs and Pirates have met each other 185 times across various official competitions since 1970. Chiefs lead with 75 wins to Pirates’ 50. There have been 55 drawn games. This includes abandoned matches. In league games, Amakhosi completed a league double over Pirates when they first met in 1971. In total they have met in 110 league games, with Chiefs holding sway on 45 wins to Pirates 28, with 37 draws. No teams have met as many times in official South African football games as Chiefs and Pirates. This is the 56th successive season in which they will be squaring off. This is also their 61st league meeting in the PSL era. Chiefs have a slight advantage with 18 wins to 17. There have been 25 draws.   \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\n    \u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Recent run: \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sides’ second meeting last season ended 1-1, bringing to a halt a run of 13 league games which had produced a winner, Pirates had won five league matches in succession. Prior to that, Amakhosi had also won five league games in a row. The last 17 league games between the sides have produced goals,. They last played out a 0-0 draw in October 2017, with Chiefs as hosts. Historically, this fixture is currently on its longest run of successive league games with at least one goal scored. The previous record was 15 games when the sides’ first 15 league games saw at least one goal scored in each game. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\n    \u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chiefs’ last win over Pirates was in a league game in February 2023, a 1-0 home win. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\n    \u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>New Coach: \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fernando Da Cruz is the second French-born Chiefs coach to take charge of a league derby against Pirates. The other was Phillipe Troussier, who won his only league derby at the helm in May 1994. Chiefs were leading 1-0 at FNB Stadium when the game was abandoned in the 72nd minute, and Chiefs were eventually awarded a 3-0 win. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\n    \u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another French national to manage Chiefs in a league derby was Paul Dolezar, born in Yugoslavia (now Serbia), in 1997\u002F98. He never lost in a league derby against Pirates, winning one game and drawing three.  \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\n    \u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Da Cruz will also be looking to become only the third Chiefs coach in the PSL Eea to win his first league game against Pirates, the others being Ernst Middendorp in 2005\u002F06 and most recently, Arthur Zwane in 2022\u002F23. Stuart Baxter did win his first league game against Pirates in 2021\u002F22, but it was his second spell in charge of Chiefs. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\n    \u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Defending Champions: \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In eight previous games when facing Pirates as the defending PSL champions, Chiefs have managed to win two games, - one each in 2003\u002F04 and 2011\u002F12. They drew one game in 2001\u002F02 and drew both matches in 2012\u002F13, Chiefs have lost three times to Pirates as defending PSL Champions, in 2001\u002F02, 2003\u002F04 and 2011\u002F12. Chiefs have also dethroned Pirates twice in the PSL era to replace them as the league champions, doing so in 2003\u002F04 and 2012\u002F13. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\n    \u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>","2026-10-30T12:35:06",{"filename_disk":301,"id":302,"title":303},"f8580552-8284-4d3c-95e8-c7e8ae16aeaf.jpeg","f8580552-8284-4d3c-95e8-c7e8ae16aeaf","6ae48f71a414a314974931.jpeg",[305,307],{"news_categories_id":306},{"title":67},{"news_categories_id":308},{"title":70},["Reactive",310],{"title":311,"slug":312,"body":313,"publish_date":314,"excerpt":59,"rich_text_schema":59,"youtube_link":59,"hero_image":315,"categories":319},"Kaizer Chiefs hattrick heroes","kaizer-chiefs-hattrick-heroes","\u003Cp>Wandile Duba became the 24\u003Csup>th\u003C\u002Fsup> player to score a trio of goals in a game for Chiefs since 1996\u002F97 when his hattrick in Chiefs’ 3-0 win over TS Galaxy earlier in the week in the Carling Knockout Cup, saw them through to the quarterfinals, where they will face Siwelele.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duba was the first Chiefs player to score three goals in a game for Chiefs since Caleb Bimenyimana made history when he became the first player in the PSL era to score a hattrick of penalty kicks in a 3-1 league win against Stellenbosch in 2022.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the PSL era, Duba was the 19\u003Csup>th\u003C\u002Fsup> Chiefs player to score a hattrick in all competitions, although he’s the first to do so in the Carling Knockout Cup. He was the first Chiefs player to score three times in a Knockout cup game since Marks Maponyane did so against Durban City in 1987.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last player to score two hattricks in one season is Kaizer Motaung Jnr, who is the Sporting Director. He netted the goals in 2006\u002F07 against Maritzburg United and Bloemfontein Celtic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five seasons of the PSL era have seen Chiefs players score multiple hattricks over the course of a campaign. Pollen Ndlanya did it twice (1996\u002F97 and 1998\u002F99), John ‘Shoes’ Moshoeu scored two hattricks in 2003\u002F04 (against Black Leopards and Zulu Royals), and the following season it was Colins Mbesuma who scored his two hattricks against Dynamos and Sundowns in 2004\u002F05.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ndlanya has scored four hattricks for Chiefs in the PSL era, the most of any player.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the Club’s verified historical records, Ace Ntsolengoe leads the way with 14 recorded hattricks for Kaizer Chiefs in all competitions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\n    \u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>","2026-10-30T10:30:28",{"filename_disk":316,"id":317,"title":318},"a239ff2e-dd68-47bd-9836-c2c451cfff5a.jpeg","a239ff2e-dd68-47bd-9836-c2c451cfff5a","6ae4721371396182020707.jpeg",[320,322],{"news_categories_id":321},{"title":67},{"news_categories_id":323},{"title":70},["Reactive",325],{"title":326,"slug":327,"body":328,"publish_date":329,"excerpt":59,"rich_text_schema":59,"youtube_link":59,"hero_image":330,"categories":334},"Chiefs to face Siwelele in Carling quarterfinals","chiefs-face-siwelele-carling-quarterfinals","\u003Cp>Kaizer Chiefs have been drawn against Siwelele at home in the quarterfinals of the Carling Knockout Cup. The draw was conducted on Wednesday night in Durban, following the conclusion of the round of 16.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amakhosi advanced in emphatic fashion after sweeping aside TS Galaxy 3-0 at FNB Stadium on Tuesday evening, with Wandile Duba stealing the show by netting a superb hat-trick. Siwelele booked their place in the last eight after edging Polokwane City in a tense penalty shootout last weekend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The quarterfinal clash will be hosted by Chiefs during the weekend of 7–8 November.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Details regarding ticket sales and venue arrangements will be communicated once confirmation is received from the PSL.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\n    \u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>","2026-10-29T06:16:08",{"filename_disk":331,"id":332,"title":333},"f45d2e54-4c76-49f2-bff8-20e9d0356607.jpg","f45d2e54-4c76-49f2-bff8-20e9d0356607","6ae2e553254cc315209913.jpg",[335,337],{"news_categories_id":336},{"title":67},{"news_categories_id":338},{"title":73},["Reactive",340],{"title":341,"slug":342,"body":343,"publish_date":344,"excerpt":59,"rich_text_schema":59,"youtube_link":59,"hero_image":345,"categories":349},"Chiefs vs AmaZulu fixture postponed","chiefs-vs-amazulu-fixture-postponed","\u003Cp>Kaizer Chiefs would like to inform supporters that due to the upcoming local government elections, our scheduled league home match against AmaZulu, along with all other PSL fixtures set for Wednesday, 4 November, has been postponed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Premier Soccer League will communicate the rescheduled dates for these fixtures, and Club will share the confirmed details with the Amakhosi Faithful as soon as they are available.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\n    \u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>","2026-10-28T10:30:07",{"filename_disk":346,"id":347,"title":348},"33bb9437-965f-4f34-a541-f665358b38aa.jpeg","33bb9437-965f-4f34-a541-f665358b38aa","6ae1d078f0eac146907777.jpeg",[350,352],{"news_categories_id":351},{"title":67},{"news_categories_id":353},{"title":73},["Reactive",355],{"title":356,"slug":357,"body":358,"publish_date":359,"excerpt":59,"rich_text_schema":59,"youtube_link":59,"hero_image":360,"categories":364},"Duba hattrick blows Rockets out of Carling Knockout cup","duba-hattrick-blows-rockets-out-carling-knockout-cup","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Kaizer Chiefs (0) 3\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fstrong>(Duba 48’, 62’, 66’)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>TS Galaxy (0) 0\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Carling Knockout Cup, Round of 16 (27.10.26)\u003Cbr>FNB stadium, Nasrec\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mercurial striker Wandile Duba scored a second -half hattrick to take Kaizer Chiefs to a 3-0 victory over TS Galaxy in their Round of 16 Carling Knockout Cup encounter at FNB stadium on Tuesday evening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Putting recent disappointments firmly behind them, Amakhosi produced a statement performance, highlighted by some clinical finishing by Duba, who struck in the 48\u003Csup>th\u003C\u002Fsup>, 62\u003Csup>nd\u003C\u002Fsup> and 66\u003Csup>th\u003C\u002Fsup> minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The match got off to a bright start in front of a healthy home crowd who had come out in a show of support for Amakhosi and had the feel of a real ‘blood and guts’ cup tie as both teams frantically tried to gain an early upper hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For all the endeavour though, neither team allowed the other to settle into any rhythm and the opening 20 minutes failed to produce a shot on target at either end as the midfield tussle dominated the tone of the match, although the livewire Duba stung the palms of Rockets ‘keeper, Melusi Mathebula with a rasping drive from long range in the 21\u003Csup>st\u003C\u002Fsup> minute and Mduduzi Shabalala had a goal bound effort blocked a minute later, while Pule Mmodi cleared the crossbar from 20 yards out in the 36\u003Csup>th\u003C\u002Fsup> minute. At the Chiefs end, it took until first-half stoppage time for Brandon Petersen to be called into action as he dived to his right to keep out Thulani Zandamela’s shot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The desire from both sides punctuated the play with constant niggly fouls and injury delays, explaining the stop-start nature of an evenly matched first half that saw three yellow cards brandished but no goals of which to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The complexion of the match changed soon after the resumption of play as Amakhosi took the lead three minutes in through Duba. Shabalala and Mmodi worked some space on the right for the latter to cut the ball back across goal where Duba was able to turn and steer the ball home to open the scoring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attrition in the middle of the park continued as the foul count passed twenty and another two names went into the referee’s book, but the balance had tilted in favour of Chiefs and they won a penalty just passed the hour mark when Shabalala was brought down in the box by Veluyeke Zulu. Mfundo Vilakazi, who as usual has posed a constant threat when running at defenders all game, stepped up but unfortunately saw his spot-kick parried onto the post and back into play. His despair turned to joy seconds later when Duba scored from the rebound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dynamic Duba completed his 18-minute hattrick in the 66th minute with a beautiful sweeping goal, set up by Shabalala’s silky through ball from halfway that put Duba in behind the defence and the striker buried the ball in the back of the net with authority past a helpless Mathebula.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amkhosi, flying high to the tune of their singing fans, could have had even more. In the last five minutes, substitute, Asanele Velebayi shot wide and fellow sub Thulani Mabaso got closer forcing replacement goalkeeper Sipho Maseti into a save.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, Duba’s triple contribution was enough to send the Amakhosi Faithful home with smiles on their faces and the team takes a step closer to possible success with a place in the quarterfinals secured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is a result, and more importantly a performance, that imbues the Club with a sense of confident resolve going into the eagerly awaited first Soweto Derby of the season against Orlando Pirates on Saturday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\n    \u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Line-ups\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Kaizer Chiefs:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Ca name=\"_Hlk209876796\"> Petersen © (1), Mako (29), Dortley (24), Moloisane (42) (Kwinika (4) 85’), Frosler (39), Mthethwa (5), Maboe (6) (Mabaso (34) 76’), Shabalala (7) (Chislett (23) 76’), Mmodi (13) (Velebayi (17) 76’), Vilakazi (28), Duba (36) (Da Silva (77) 81’)\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Subs not used:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Bvuma\u003Cstrong> \u003C\u002Fstrong>(44); Nkgwesa (38), Solomons (18), Abrahams (35)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Coach: \u003C\u002Fstrong>Fernando Da Cruz\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>TS Galaxy\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Mathebula (32) (Maseti (1) 74’); Mncwango (3) (Zulu (45) 21’) (Xulu (13) 78’), Mhlongo (25), Mathebula (24), Mbunjana © (8), Zidoga (21), Kakora (14), Rantoa (15) (Tati (10) 46’), Mahlambi (7), Zandamela (29) (George (19) 46’), Letsoalo (17)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Subs not used: \u003C\u002Fstrong>Mahlangu (4), Nkosi (6), Mvelase (2), Williams (11) \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Coach: \u003C\u002Fstrong>Esau Mtsweni\u003C\u002Fp>","2026-10-27T19:13:12",{"filename_disk":361,"id":362,"title":363},"4ad1699a-7908-4dbb-8348-26af17af0ab1.jpeg","4ad1699a-7908-4dbb-8348-26af17af0ab1","6ae0f7e3a417e101313342.jpeg",[365,367,369],{"news_categories_id":366},{"title":67},{"news_categories_id":368},{"title":120},{"news_categories_id":370},{"title":73},656,13114,20]