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The South African
4 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs rumours: Radebe released, Velebayi boost, Mdu Shabalala finished?
Today's Kaizer Chiefs news wrap looks at the future of Mduduzi Shabalala and more rumours involving Asanele Velebayi. Mduduzi Shabalala was only a substitute in Chiefs' recent Nedbank Cup win over Orlando Pirates. Only a bold man would predict that Mduduzi Shabalala will leave Chiefs in the winter. However, his long-term prospects don't look great. How much does the player want to become a legend at the club? 21-year-old Shabalala was in a recent preliminary Bafana Bafana squad but hasn't made the final 23 selected by Hugo Broos. Is Mdu finished? Click for the full piece The club has released a statement regarding the release of Sabelo Radebe. He got his first taste of senior football at the club in 2017-2028. He only had two Betway Premiership outings this season. He's only notched a total of 18 appearances for Chiefs. Click for the statement According to FARPost, Chiefs' PSL rivals Stellenbosch won't be pursuing Asanele Velebayi as they already have a winger of a similar profile in the shape of Langelihle Phili. Velebayi's Cape Town Spurs side have been relegated to South Africa's third tier following a 15th-place finish in the Motsepe Foundation Championship. Click for the story Asanele Velebayi of Cape Town Spurs. Image: Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix Will Mdu Shabalala get a new lease on life next season? Let us know by leaving a comment below or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Also, subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
5 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs say GOODBYE to midfielder: SIX others to follow?
Betway Premiership giants Kaizer Chiefs have started to announce player exits ahead of a highly pressured transfer window. On Thursday, the club known as Amakhosi said goodbye to the 25-year-old midfielder Sabelo Radebe. The player known as 'Bibo' made only 18 appearances for Kaizer Chiefs across three seasons and only two on loan at Richards Bay FC this season. Meanwhile, the club is expected to release five more players: George Matlou, Ranga Chivaviro, Fiacre Ntwari, Mduduzi Mdantsane, Tashreeq Morris and Tebogo Potsane, all due to limited impact in coach Nasreddine Nabi's team last season. Good news for Kaizer Chiefs? Cape Town Spurs' neighbours, Stellenbosch FC, are seemingly skipping the chance to sign Asanele Velebayi. Asanele Velebayi playing for Cape Town Spurs at the Athlone Stadium. Image: IOL Cape Town Spurs are set to be relegated to South Africa's third division after finishing 15th in the Motsepe Foundation Championship. The club's talented youngsters, including the 22-year-old Kaizer Chiefs target Asanele Velebayi, have duly attracted interest. Western Cape giants, Stellenbosch FC, who have signed the likes of Ashley Cupido, Chumani Butsaka, Siviwe Nkwali and Faiz Abrahams from the same club, are reportedly keen on signing Luke Baartman. But what about the club's best talent Velebayi? – Read the full story here. WHAT DO YOU EXPECT FROM KAIZER CHIEFS IN THE LOOMING TRANSFER WINDOW? 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.
IOL News
6 days ago
- Sport
- IOL News
A lack of heroes on the pitch has seen Cape football lose its soul
Thulani Serero's demise is the embodiment of Cape football's fall from grace. Picture: BackpagePix Image: BackpagePix There was a phrase in the 1980s that went something like this: If Maties rugby is healthy, so is Western Province rugby and subsequently, so too, the Springboks. It never quite transcended to football, but considering the last Bafana Bafana team to win AFCON back in 1996 boasted stalwarts such as Mark Williams, Shaun Bartlett, Andre Arendse and Andrew Tucker, who all hailed from the Cape, there is a discussion to be had. And it just so happens that Bafana are currently enjoying their most successful period since the heady days of '96 whilst Stellenbosch FC are fast becoming a force to be reckoned with in the Betway Premiership. However, Stellies' success should not mask the degeneration of professional football in the Mother City. 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 ✕ Cape Town Spurs' potential second successive relegation to the ABC Motsepe League – the national third division – where they will join another fallen Cape giant Santos, pending an arbitration case, is an abomination. Equally, Cape Town City's anxious wait to see whether they will be involved in the PSL promotion/relegation play-offs is another catastrophe. A major city such as Cape Town cannot afford not to have a professional club in the elite division. It is integral for the youth to have a home team they have aspirations of representing one day. And it is here where I am going to borrow some golden nuggets from my former colleague, the Cape Argus football scribe and retired professional Rodney Reiners. There are few who loved and devoted their lives to Cape football like Reiners. And his passion for it was often expressed here, as he regaled us with stories from the 1970s, 80s and 90s, particularly his affection for the original Cape Town Spurs and his beloved Santos. Shaun Bartlett Former Cape Town Spurs striker Shaun Bartlett in action. Picture: BackpagePix Image: BackpagePix
The South African
7 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
Stellenbosch to pass on Kaizer Chiefs target?
Asanele Velebayi playing for Cape Town Spurs at the Athlone Stadium. Image: IOL Kaizer Chiefs are finding themselves in a prime position to sign Asanele Velebayi from Cape Town Spurs. STELLENBOSCH FC TO PASS ON ASANELE VELEBAYI? Cape Town Spurs are set to be relegated to South Africa's third division after finishing 15th in the Motsepe Foundation Championship. The club's talented youngsters, including the 22-year-old Kaizer Chiefs target Asanele Velebayi, have duly attracted interest. Western Cape giants, Stellenbosch FC, who have signed the likes of Ashley Cupido, Chumani Butsaka, Siviwe Nkwali and Faiz Abrahams from the same club, are reportedly keen on signing Luke Baartman. But what about the club's best talent Velebayi? Asanele Velebayi in Cape Town Spurs colours. Image: Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix According to FARPost, Stellenbosch have a similar player to the Kaizer Chiefs target in Langelihle Phili. 'According to information obtained by FARPost, Stellenbosch FC is reportedly keen on securing Baartman's services,' the outlet reported. 'Regarding Velebayi, sources indicate that Stellies believe they already possess a player with a similar profile in Langelihle Phili,' the report added. SHOULD KAIZER CHIEFS MAKE A FAST MOVE TO SIGN ASANELE VELEBAYI? 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.
The South African
26-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Barker confirms signing Kaizer Chiefs target
As reported last week, the Kaizer Chiefs target, Muzomuhle Khanyi, has moved south instead of going to Naturena. 18 goals as the top goalscorer in the Motsepe Foundation Championship was always going to guarantee a move to the Betway Premiership. As per iDiski Times last week, Stellenbosch FC won the race to sign Kaizer Chiefs target Khanyi. The Gauteng-born attacker started his career at Bidvest Wits juniors before a decade in the National First Division. He played for Cape Umoya, Platinum City and Hungry Lions. 'The Golden Boot winner of the 2024/25 Motsepe Foundation Championship, Muzomuhle Khanyi, is set to join Stellenbosch FC ahead of the new season,' the outlet said. Muzomuhle Khanyi in action for Hungry Lions against Cape Town Spurs. Image: @footballstage/X 'Khanyi, 26, has been in sublime form with Hungry Lions, scoring 18 league goals in 22 starts for the second-tier outfit, which naturally attracted attention from several top-flight clubs,' the outlet said. STEVE BARKER CONFIRMS THE NEWS In the meantime, Stellies coach Barker has confirmed the club have indeed signed Khanyi as well as Siviwe Nkwali from Cape Town Spurs. 'We are a team that is proactive. You may have seen in the news recently, we have already signed [Siviwe] Nkwali from Cape Town Spurs and Muzi [Muzomuhle Khanyi] from Hungry Lions,' Barker said to FARPost . 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.
