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- Sport
Kaizer Chiefs product tipped for big things in Europe
The Kaizer Chiefs legend, Itumeleng Khune, knows FCSB star Siyabonga Ngezana very well. Find out why the Sebokeng-born defender is playing in Europe today. The Kaizer Chiefs academy product started playing first-team football for Amakhosi in 2017. After 123 games, six goals and one assist, Ngezana's dream came true when FCSB came knocking in December 2023. The player known as Magwegwe has won two SuperLiga titles with FCSB while also playing 16 games in UEFA Champions League qualifiers and the UEFA Europa League against Manchester United. Siyabonga Ngezana in action for FCSB in the Romanian SuperLiga. Image: Afrika Foot 'You know what stood out about Siya? He was never scared to push me,' Khune told the Soccer Laduma . 'As a senior, sometimes people think you can't be challenged. But Siya was the one telling me, 'Itu, let's go to the gym. Join me for sit-ups.' And I respected that. 'He was a gym freak, I won't lie. We'd be training three times a day. Morning session, field session, then ice baths. He took it seriously,' the Kaizer Chiefs icon added. Kaizer Chiefs news: FOUR players GONE 'Because of that discipline, he's now playing against teams like Manchester United in Europe. He's playing in the Europa League. He might even play in the Champions League next season. And who knows, he could be the next South African after Benni McCarthy to win it,' Khune concluded. Hugo Broos sends a message to Kaizer Chiefs 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 Sun
18-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Former European champions who beat Barcelona in famous final BANNED from winning promotion from second tier
FORMER European champions CSA Steaua have been banned from winning promotion from Romania's second tier. The club used to be known as Steaua Bucharest and won the 1986 European Cup after a famous final against Barcelona. 1 The Romanians triumphed on penalties, with goalkeeper Helmut Duckadam saving all four of Barca's spot-kicks. Steaua Bucharest ended up effectively splitting into two teams in 1998 following a bitter takeover saga, with CSA recognised as the original outfit and FCSB forming as an offshoot. The latter, who are privately owned, are top of Romania's first division, which is now in the playoff part of the season. While CSA, who are owned by the Ministry of Defence, are currently second in their respective promotion playoffs. It had set up a mouthwatering encounter next season, with both sides finally set to meet. But CSA are blocked from promotion by Romania's FA. They state that all clubs who play in the top tier require some form of private ownership. And as CSA is fully controlled by the Ministry of Defence, they are unable to feature in the elite flight. In a statement to Romania outlet Playsport, the country's FA explained in 2022 after a similar promotion possibility for CSA occurred: 'Regarding the status of the CSA Steaua Bucharest club in the League 2 Play-off, it is identical to that of any other club that has obtained the sporting merit to play in the League 2 Play-off. 'Although you did not specify what you are referring to when you talk about the CSA 'club status', we assume that it is related to the rights, obligations and any other rules regarding the participation of the respective club in the League 2 Play-off. 'Therefore, we would like to emphasise that all clubs participating in the League 2 Play-off benefit from the same treatment, having the same rights and obligations within the Play-off. 'We believe that this extremely widely debated issue, regarding the possibility of a public law club, in general, CSA Steaua, in the particular case, has already been clarified. 'We recall, however, that, from a legal point of view, CSA Steaua does not have the right to promotion to League 1 and, implicitly, in the situation in which it will obtain the sporting merit to promote to League 1, the club will not be able to exercise this right. 'Regarding the club's possibility to participate in the promotion play-off to League 1, this issue was clarified in detail by the Decision of the FRF Executive Committee dated 18.08.2020, which establishes, among other things: 'In all cases where a team located in a promotionable place or that gives the right to the promotion play-off does not hold a license for League 1 or does not meet the statutory and regulatory requirements for participation in League 1, the respective place will be occupied by the next, best-ranked team from League 2 that meets the conditions for participation in League 1'.'
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
📸 We've found the most bizarre title celebration 😭
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here. The idea is crazy. Assured of winning the Romanian championship title, FCSB celebrated their victory in a rather unique way. Before their match against Craiova, the players simply showed up dressed as superheroes, TV series characters, and video game characters. A refreshing idea that must have made the fans laugh. 🇷🇴 Amazing! The players of FCSB have appeared on the pitch prior to their final home game of the season v. Universitatea Craiova in style!They are dressed as film/TV/video game characters & superheroes to celebrate winning the Romanian title, which they have already wrapped up! — The Sweeper (@SweeperPod) May 17, 2025 Eager to see Ousmane Dembélé dressed as Superman? - Cherki almost officializes his departure! - The jersey info of the week - An Inter star out for the Champions League final? 📸 Alex Grimm - 2024 Getty Images
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
🦸 Will this catch on? Players in costume before final European match
🦸 Will this catch on? Players in costume before final European match This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here. This Saturday (17), FCSB (also known as Steaua Bucaresti) will play their last home game of the season against Universitatea Craiova. Advertisement With their second consecutive Romanian Championship title already secured, the atmosphere was one of great celebration at the Arena Națională. Literally! In fact, FCSB players took to the field dressed as characters from movies and TV shows, such as pirate Jack Sparrow and villain Joker, as well as superheroes like Iron Man, Captain America, and Deadpool, or even as characters from the world of video games, like Mario Bros. Now, if this trend catches on, what would the costumes of the champion players from your team look like? 🫵 Comment below! Featured photo: Reproduction/Social Media
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
📸 Is this the most random title celebration ever? 🦸
📸 Is this the most random title celebration ever? 🦸 Title celebrations take all shapes and sizes but FCSB might have just raised the bar. The Romanian outfit may have missed out on European involvement this season after losing both their Champions League and Conference League qualifiers but swept to glory in Liga I, finishing nine points clear of nearest rivals Cluj. Advertisement With the championship already in the bag, Elias Charalambous' side marked their coronation in a unique style before facing Universitatea Craiova on Saturday. Ahead of kick-off, the Roș-albaștrii entered the pitch dressed in fancy dress costumes inspired by various video game and superhero characters. Have you seen a stranger way of marking a trophy win? Let us know in the comments. 📸 Alex Grimm - 2024 Getty Images
