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The South African
21-07-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs: Motaung on Velebayi and Baartman
Kaizer Chiefs Marketing Director Jessica Motaung says the club is taking a professional approach to the transfer saga involving Luke Baartman and Asanele Velebayi. With Cape Town Spurs relegated ABC Motsepe League, the duo could very well be free agents pending the Premier Soccer League Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC) hearing. The Urban Warriors argue that the players are still contracted with the team and if a club wants their services, they should buy them. Motaung says Kaizer Chiefs will wait for the outcome of the hearing. 'I think what's important is that we're in the business of doing things that won't interfere with other clubs, we want to follow certain procedures and that relates to any other player we're looking at,' she told the media. 'So, we're taking a very professional approach in terms of integrating and bringing the players into the team, so we will make sure we only make announcements when the time is right – so watch this space. 'But certainly, we can't be engaging on players who are still with teams or still contracted. once there are any changes we will make those announcements. There's a process; it needs to be followed, once it's done, we will make announcements.' Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The Citizen
10-07-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
I hope I'm not wrong – your thoughts please?
Zakes' Sports Corner has been told that Young Pirates FC is going to play their ABC Motsepe League home game in Midvaal. So, what does this mean for our football in this region? MATTER OF FACT, Zakes' Sports Corner was under the impression that the club would play their league matches either at Qedilize ground in Evaton North in Vaal, or even at the Isak Steyl Stadium in Vanderbijlpark. These two venues in the past hosted top-flight football, especially the Isak Steyl Stadium. This venue hosted the Motsepe Foundation Championship and DSTV Diski Challenge matches in the past. So, based on this, Zakes' Sports Corner thought this venue would be a top pick for Young Pirates FC to play their home fixtures. However, Zakes' Sports Corner was wrong to think this venue would be automatically chosen. Whenever this venue hosted either the Motsepe Foundation Championship or DDC matches, the local soccer fans came in numbers. Please, don't get Zakes' Sports Corner wrong. I'm not suggesting that the choice for the club to use the Meyerton Stadium is a bad decision. No, Not at all! Those with long memories will recall how, in the past, Meyerton Stadium used to host the ABC Motsepe League matches, formerly the Vodacom League. Zakes' Sports Corner wants to believe that the decision for the Young Pirates FC management to use this venue for their home games was purely based on the interest of football, especially the Midvaal community. But having said this, the club's management could have looked at a number of things before they made the decision to play their home games there. For example, the population was something that they could have thought about before the decision was made. Isak Steyl Stadium and Qedilizwe were the most central venues. These are top-notch soccer facilities that the club could have utilised! But the reality is that it is well known that the Emfuleni Local Municipality's services are a BIG concern. The sports facilities are not maintained, and Zakes' Sports Corner guesses that Young Pirates FC's decision to play their game in Midvaal was something to do with service delivery under this municipality. I hope I'm not wrong! The sporting facilities in Emfuleni leave much to be desired, to say the least. Zakes' Sports Corner wishes Young Pirates FC all the best in their campaign in the ABC Motsepe League in the new season. Let the games begin! At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
10-07-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
The Bees FC receive warm welcome ahead of ABC Motsepe Championship
The Mpumalanga Department of Culture, Sport and Recreation welcomed The Bees FC (also known as Nyoshi Yaluma) to the Mpumalanga Government Complex on Monday, July 7. The team, which has qualified to compete in the ABC Motsepe Championship, was greeted by the MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison (DCSSL), Jackie Macie, and SAFA Ehlanzeni president, Kaizer Sibanyoni. Nyoshi Yaluma is proof that hard work produces results. The Bees recently represented the province in the national play-offs and will join Kruger United FC in the second tier of professional football next season. On their journey home, the team made five stops to show appreciation to their supporters. They called at the government complex, Nelspruit Taxi Rank, the Toyota fuel station, the Tonga Puma Fuel Station, and KaMaqhekeza Nkomazi Plaza. ALSO READ: Young Mpumalanga stars head to national school winter games Bees captain Enocent Mkhabela expressed his pleasure at his teammates' commitment and hard work, which secured their place in the ABC Motsepe Championship. 'We are going to be counted among the best teams in the province; we are ready for the war of football,' he said. 'We will rest for a while before preparing for the exciting season ahead. I always tell the boys that Kruger United FC are our role models. They have finished in the top five of the league, so we can do the same,' said The Bees' general manager, Stanley Ndlovu. ALSO READ: The Bees secure a crucial win at ABC Motsepe League national play-offs Macie said the provincial government is excited that the team has earned a spot at the professional level of football. 'Now that you are professional players, you must not misbehave. Avoid alcohol, because when you do, your football talent will die within you. We don't want that,' said Macie. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
06-07-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Gomora edges Midlands to secure promotion to Motsepe Foundation Championship
Gomora United FC took on Midlands Wanderers in a tense ABC Motsepe League national playoff semi-final at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville, Pretoria, on July 5. Gomora United, representing Gauteng, defeated Midlands, representing KwaZulu-Natal, 1–0, sealing their promotion to the second tier of South African football. Read more: ARMSTA shows support for Gomora United FC On Saturday evening, the stakes were high, with both teams gunning for promotion. The first half ended in a stalemate, with neither team able to break the deadlock despite promising chances. Gomora United nearly took the lead, just under eight minutes after a handball by Midlands' player Philani Khumalo inside the box resulted in a penalty. Captain Thapelo Maleka stepped up to convert, hoping to give Gomora an early lead, but Midlands' goalkeeper, Ngobani Langa, blocked the spot kick, stretching far enough to tip the ball off to the left post. Gomora maintained momentum, while Midlands pressed forward with their own attacking threats. Early in the second half, Midlands conceded another penalty when Siduduzo Dlamini fouled Siyabonga Mashinini inside the box. This gave Maleka the opportunity to redeem himself, after missing the first penalty. Langa was left standing still after Maleka's powerful spot kick to the left, giving Gomora the lead at just under 67 minutes. Midlands searched desperately for an equaliser, but could not find the breakthrough, despite their repeated attempts to score. Although they lost against Gomora, Midlands' hope for promotion to the Motsepe Foundation Championship are not entirely shattered. They will have another shot at promotion through the third/fourth place playoff. This is because an additional team from the ABC Motsepe League has to be promoted to fill the void left by Royal AM's exit from the professional ranks. Gomora United's win against Midlands, and The Bees victory against Thames FC, guarantees their promotion. The two semi-final victors will go head-to-head in the finals on July 6. Follow us on our Whatsapp channel, Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and inspiration! Have a story idea? We'd love to hear from you – join our WhatsApp group and share your thoughts! At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
06-07-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Young Mpumalanga stars head to national school winter games
Young sportsmen and -women from across the province are set to fly the Mpumalanga flag high at the 2025 National School Sports Winter Games Championships in Durban, taking place from July 11 to 15. These talented youngsters will compete in soccer, netball and rugby. Seven players from the Easthigh Ladies Academy U15 girls' soccer team have been selected to participate in the nationals. They are Katlego Nape, Sinothile Mhlanga, Maria Leshaba, Nkosingimphile Mthombeni, Luthando Nkosi, Blessing Mnisi and Kamogelo Maroga. According to the academy's sports manager, Tom Selabela, the girls are eager to use this opportunity to showcase their talent and dedication on a national stage. 'We want to see all our players in the Banyana Banyana squad, representing the country in African and global competitions,' said Selabela. ALSO READ: The Bees secure a crucial win at ABC Motsepe League national play-offs Another school with strong representation at the championships is Witbank High School, which has the majority of its U15 boys' soccer team preparing to make the trip to Durban. The school's soccer coach, Rewano Swarts, said 10 of his players were selected for the national championships, alongside eight others from schools across the province. Swarts said he is proud of the boys and hopes they will make the most of the opportunity to show off their skills in Durban. In rugby, eMalahleni-based coach Bongani Mntungwa has been appointed head coach of the Mpumalanga U15 rugby team for the prestigious tournament. Mntungwa's appointment reflects his dedication and passion for nurturing young rugby talent in the province, with the ultimate goal of seeing them represent the Springboks one day. During the championships, all teams will play three matches, with their results determining their final placings. ALSO READ: UMP raises Mpumalanga flag at university sports games Mpumalanga's MEC for culture, sport and recreation, Leah Mabuza, congratulated all the players and coaches who will represent the province at the tournament. 'I am confident that the boys and girls who have been selected will fly the province's flag high at the championships, as will the technical officials who will prepare our players for competition,' said Mabuza. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
