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The South African
17 hours ago
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs transfer rumours: Mbule, Rivaldo Coetzee, Mdu Shabalala
Today's Kaizer Chiefs transfer wrap looks at the futures of Rivaldo Coetzee, Sipho Mbule and Mduduzi Shabalala. Sundowns to release Mbule, Rivaldo Mamelodi Sundowns won't be extending the contracts of defender Rivaldo Coetzee and midfielder Sipho Mbule. 28-year-old Coetzee has been riddled with injury issues since moving to Sundowns in 2017 from Ajax Cape Town. Meanwhile, 27-year-old Mbule has struggled with off-pitch issues and battled to claim a place in the Downs XI for sustained periods. Click for the story Mdu is on borrowed time at Kaizer Chiefs 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 Mduduzi Shabalala vs Golden Arrows Image via @KaizerChiefs on X What about Asanele Velebayi to Kaizer Chiefs? 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 Would you sign Coetzee, given his injury record? 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
18 hours ago
- Sport
- The South African
Sundowns superstar duo available for FREE this winter
Sundowns have made two prominent stars free to join clubs of their choice this month. Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates might be having a look. Mamelodi Sundowns won't be extending the contracts of defender Rivaldo Coetzee and midfielder Sipho Mbule. 28-year-old Coetzee has been riddled with injury issues since moving to Sundowns in 2017 from Ajax Cape Town. 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 Hugo Broos will hand the Bafana captain's armband to Orlando Pirates central defender Nkosinathi Sibisi. South Africa contests friendlies against Tanzania and Mozambique. 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
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
Is Kaizer Chiefs star Mdu Shabalala finished?
Kaizer Chiefs fans adore Mduduzi Shabalala. However, there's been a shift in his squad status and public perception. Mdu 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 included in a recent preliminary Bafana Bafana squad but hasn't made the final 23 selected by Hugo Broos. THREE key areas for Chiefs to improve At the start of 2024-2025, Mdu Shabalala was a critical component in the Chiefs side, operating from the number 10 role. His output was healthy, too. However, that has dwindled dramatically. After 27 league appearances, he's only got four goals and an assist. His decision-making can also be questioned; with three men ahead of him and only two defenders, an easy pass would have guaranteed that Chiefs doubled their lead against Pirates in their league encounter earlier this month. Instead, he carelessly gave it away, and the Sea Robbers scored on the break through Evidence Makgopa. Mdu or Die in action. Image: @kaizerchiefs / X 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 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.
IOL News
23-05-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Coach Hugo Broos names Kaizer Chiefs trio in youthful preliminary Bafana Bafana squad
Mduduzi Shabalala Mduduzi Shabalala of Kaizer Chiefs (right) has earned a Bafana squad call-up. Photo: BackpagePix Image: BackpagePix Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Bruce Bvuma, attacking midfielders Yusuf Maart and Mduduzi Shabalala have been included in coach Hugo Broos' preliminary 41-man Bafana Bafana squad for two international friendlies in June. In the past few months, players from the country's most storied club have battled to find favour with the national team coach. This time, however, the absence of Mamelodi Sundowns players may have opened the way. Broos decided that Sundowns players must prepare for the Fifa Club World Cup in the United States, from June 14 to July 13. Broos had expressed a desire to absorb fresh prospects into the team during this international window, asserting his vision of injecting renewed vigour into South African football. The selection includes several Under-20 talents. The emphasis on youth reflects Broos' ambition to foster a dynamic squad capable of competing on the world stage in the coming years. The squad is set to assemble in Johannesburg on Sunday, June 1, before making their way to Polokwane later that day. 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. 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Two promising players from the Under-20 squad who were notably absent from the recent Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) victory in Egypt are in the squad. Mbekezeli Mbokazi (Orlando Pirates) and Shandre Campbell (Club Brugge KV) are dynamic talents, but their clubs declined to release them for the prestigious tournament. Notably, Broos decided not to include any of the victorious Amajita players from the Afcon squad, hinting at a strategic move to provide them with much-needed rest before they embark on preparations for the upcoming World Cup in Chile. Mbekezeli Mbokazi ORLANDO Pirates defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi continues to receive rave reviews after his domestic and continental exploits. | BackpagePix Image: BACKPAGEPIX This measured approach reflects an understanding of the demanding nature of international football and the importance of squad rotation. Bafana Bafana will play against Tanzania and a second opponent is to be confirmed in the coming days. The first match against Tanzania will be played at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, on Friday, June 6. Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos announces his preliminary squad for the International Friendly matches to be played at home in June 2025.#BafanaPride @SABC_Sport — Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) May 22, 2025 Preliminary Bafana Bafana Squad Goalkeepers: Darren Johnson (Chippa United), Bruce Bvuma (Kaizer Chiefs), Ricardo Goss (SuperSport United), Sipho Chaine (Orlando Pirates), Renaldo Leaner (Sekhukhune United) Defenders: Khulumani Ndamane (TS Galaxy), Nyiko Mobbie (SuperSport United), Thabo Moloisane (Stellenbosch FC), Keagan Allan (Richards Bay FC), Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates), Mbekezeli Mbokazi (Orlando Pirates), Deano Van Rooyen (Orlando Pirates), Siyabonga Ngezana (FCSB), Vuyo Letlapa (Sekhukhune United), Ime Okon (SuperSport United), Samukelo Kabini (Molde FK), Fawaaz Basadien (Stellenbosch FC), Fezile Gcaba (Richards Bay FC) Midfielders: Puso Dithejane (TS Galaxy), Yusuf Maart (Kaizer Chiefs), Simphiwe Selepe (Orlando Pirates), Gape Moralo (SuperSport United), Sinoxolo Kwayiba (Chippa United), Thalente Mbatha (Orlando Pirates), Ndamulelo Maphangule (Polokwane City FC), Kamogelo Sebelebele (TS Galaxy), Mduduzi Shabalala (Kaizer Chiefs), Luke Le Roux (Allsvenskan), Siphesihle Mkhize (Sekhukhune United), Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates), Shandre Campbell (Club Brugge KV), Oswin Appollis (Polokwane City FC), Tshepang Moremi (AmaZulu FC), Mohau Nkota (Orlando Pirates), Patrick Maswanganyi (Orlando Pirates) Forwards: Yanela Mbuthuma (Richards Bay FC), Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates), Devin Titus (Stellenbosch FC), Tshegofatso Mabasa (Orlando Pirates), Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC), Mihlali Mayambela (Aris Limassol)
