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IOL News
10-05-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Amakhosi for Life! Kaizer Chiefs end trophy drought to beat Orlando Pirates and win Nedbank Cup final
Yusuf Maart Kaizer Chiefs captain Yusuf Maart celebrates after scoring what turned out to be the winning goal against Orlando Pirates. Photo: BackpagePix Image: BackpagePix Kaizer Chiefs ended their 10-year trophy drought with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Orlando Pirates in the Nedbank Cup final at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday. The sold-out Soweto Derby delivered on drama and intensity, but it was Amakhosi who walked away with silverware for the first time since 2015 – and at the expense of their fiercest rivals. Chiefs were handed the perfect start when they were awarded a penalty inside 15 minutes. Pule Mmodi was brought down by Deano van Rooyen, and veteran Gaston Sirino stepped up to convert from the spot in the 16th minute. Pirates hit back almost immediately. Bafana Bafana striker Evidence Makgopa, who scored in last week's league derby, rose unmarked at the far post to head home a 23rd-minute equaliser from a well-delivered free-kick. The match seemed to be settling into a familiar rhythm when Yusuf Maart, the much-maligned Chiefs midfielder, turned hero. He struck the decisive goal in the 80th minute – reacting quickly in the box to steer the ball past Sipho Chaine. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ It was a moment of redemption for Maart and a turning point in a final that had hung in the balance for long stretches. Pirates had gone into the match as favourites. They were chasing a third straight Nedbank Cup crown, and had won the last five meetings against Chiefs, including a league double this season. But Chiefs arrived in Durban with something to prove. No true Kaizer Chiefs fan will pass this tweet without appreciating Maart, what a goal 🔥🔥#NedbankCupFinal2025 #Amakhosi4Life — k2 (@TalkLessers) May 10, 2025 Coach Nasreddine Nabi made bold changes, including a start for third-choice goalkeeper Brandon Petersen and the return of vice-captain Inacio Miguel after injury. The first half was played at a high tempo. After the early flurry of goals, Pirates looked to take control. Patrick Maswanganyi missed a good chance from a Relebohile Mofokeng cross, while Mohau Nkota forced a sharp save from Petersen at the near post. Chiefs weathered the pressure and started the second half with renewed purpose. The midfield trio of Maart, Thabo Cele and Siyethemba Sithebe began to assert themselves, while the backline remained composed. Miguel's leadership at the back proved crucial. His reading of the game and calm presence allowed Chiefs to absorb pressure and play on the break. As the game edged towards extra time, it was Chiefs who found the extra gear. The move leading to Maart's goal was a rare moment of fluidity, but it was enough to secure the win. Pirates threw numbers forward in the closing minutes, but their efforts were repelled by a determined Amakhosi defence.
News24
03-05-2025
- Sport
- News24
PSL: Kaizer Chiefs v Orlando Pirates
3m ago What the Spirit Of Amakhosi means to Given????? #Amakhosi4Life #SowetoDerby #AlwaysHome — Kaizer Chiefs (@KaizerChiefs) May 2, 2025 Here's Kaizer Chiefs' Given Msimango on what the Soweto Derby means to them. 5m ago ?? Assistant Coach | Mandla Ncikazi: "The mood is good. We know where we're coming from, and we know where we could have been better." ?? @KaizerChiefs ??? 03 May 2025 ?15HO0 ??? FNB Stadium ????? #OrlandoPirates #OnceAlways — Orlando Pirates (@orlandopirates) May 2, 2025 Here's Orlando Pirates' assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi on how they feel ahead of their important away game. Go to top
IOL News
01-05-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Nasreddine Nabi: ‘Little bit ill' Kaizer Chiefs can stand up against Orlando Pirates
Nasreddine Nabi Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi wants fans to trust the process. Photo: ITUMELENG ENGLISH Independent Media Image: ITUMELENG ENGLISH Independent Media Kaizer Chiefs will be under immense pressure to deliver what may be their most pivotal result of an up-and-down season when they host arch-rivals Orlando Pirates at FNB Stadium on Saturday (3pm kick-off). Amakhosi are in danger of finishing outside the top eight for a second consecutive season, currently sitting ninth with 30 points – level with Chippa United, who still have a game in hand over the Soweto side. This will be the first of two Soweto Derbies between the sides, with a high-stakes Nedbank Cup final set for exactly a week after their league clash at Moses Mabhida Stadium – where more than just pride will be on the line, as both clubs are in desperate need of victories in both encounters. Next Kaizer Chiefs Match! 🏆#BetwayPrem ⚽️Kaizer Chiefs vs. Orlando Pirates 👕First Team 🗓️Saturday 03 May 2025 🏟FNB Stadium 🕞 15h00 📺SuperSport 202, SABC 1 🎟SOLD OUT🚫 🚗Toyota Zone 🚌 Park and Ride 🚍Rea Vaya 📢Please come early!#Amakhosi4Life #AlwaysHome #SowetoDerby — Kaizer Chiefs (@KaizerChiefs) April 29, 2025 Nasreddine Nabi and his charges suffered a 1-0 loss against the Buccaneers in the reverse fixture through a classy panenka by Patrick Maswanganyi, and heading into this contest, the Chiefs coach expects another tough encounter. 'The first derby was a good, entertaining game, which was decided on a small detail in the last minute,' the Tunisian said during a pre-match press conference in Johannesburg on Thursday. 'But we believe that we deserved better from that game through our performance. 'Saturday's game will be just like any other derby. It's going to be a very tough game, but the possibilities will be open for both teams. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ 'The Soweto derby is more than football; it has a lot that is beyond football and it's a way of life in South Africa. 'We need to protect it and protect its legacy, as it's as big as any other derby all over the continent and internationally.' Heading into what will be a crucial match in their league season, Amakhosi have struggled to maintain any sort of consistency throughout their season. Their 2-1 win against Mamelodi Sundowns in the Nedbank Cup semi-finals was impressive. But a couple of matches after that, they were humbled by a well-oiled Marumo Gallants side at the FNB Stadium, leaving their place in the top eight in jeopardy. The Chiefs mentor believes his side are still capable of getting a result against a wounded, but dangerous Pirates side coached by Jose Riveiro. 'If we win the derby, it will not be a surprise. If Pirates win it, it will also not be any surprises,' Nabi said. 'Despite our current log standing, we believe that two big clubs are going to play on Saturday. 'Even though we are not in a good position, we feel that whoever wins deserves it.
