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The South African
26-07-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs: Nabi sets high bar for final signings
Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has laid down a clear directive as the club eyes potential late additions to the squad. Despite welcoming six new signings already this season, Nabi insists that any further arrivals must be capable of making an instant impact. 'There is one or two positions that we might strengthen,' said Nabi. 'But we are going to look for the best opportunity in terms of quality, because we don't want to fill the position just for the sake of filling it.' His message sends a strong signal to supporters and the football world alike: Amakhosi will only add top-tier talent, not just squad depth. The Glamour Boys have already completed a flurry of signings. Flavio Silva Ethan Chislet Nkanyiso Shinga Paseko Mako Siphesihle Ndlovu Thabiso Monyane These reinforcements have energised the fanbase, with expectations rising ahead of a hectic season shaped by the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, which will compress the fixture schedule. Nabi has also underlined his intention to promote talent from within, giving promising academy graduates the chance to shine. 'Having said that, I would like to give opportunities to the young players that came from the DStv Diski Challenge as well, who were promoted last season,' he explained. 'Because we feel that there is big potential. But we want to do it step by step because we have learned from the past.' His words confirm a dual-pronged approach. Blending elite signings with careful youth integration. Nabi spoke from Durban, where Chiefs are gearing up for a pre-season clash against Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko in the Toyota Cup. The match kicks off at 15:00 on Saturday at the Moses Mabhida Stadium. The iconic venue holds special significance for Amakhosi. It was here that they ended their silverware drought by beating Orlando Pirates to lift the Nedbank Cup in May, a memory still fresh for the fans. Who should Kaizer Chiefs sign? Let us know by leaving a comment below or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
Arab News
19-04-2025
- Sport
- Arab News
Morocco U-17 make history after winning their first AFCON title
BEIRUT: Morocco's U-17 national football team made history on Saturday by winning their first Africa Cup of Nations 2025 title after edging past Mali 4-2 on penalty shootouts. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport They came. They played. They owned the moment. #TotalEnergiesAFCONU17 — CAF_Online (@CAF_Online) April 19, 2025 Goalkeeper Chouaib Bellaarouch emerged the hero, saving two spot-kicks to secure a historic victory for his teammates, winning their first continental title at the U-17 level. With this victory, Morocco has now conquered every single AFCON title, from U-17 to U-20, U-23 and the senior level. On the way to the final game, tournament hosts Morocco faced off against Cote d'Ivoire in the semifinal and edged them out 4-3 on penalties following a goalless draw. Meanwhile, runners-up Mali beat Burkina Faso 2-0 in the second semifinal. The Atlas Lions had topped Group A with seven points ahead of Zambia, Uganda and Tanzania. Meanwhile, Mali came second in Group D, six points behind leaders Cote d'Ivoire, who led the group with seven points.
