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The South African
8 hours ago
- Sport
- The South African
Hugo Broos sends a message to Kaizer Chiefs
All Kaizer Chiefs players will be watching Bafana Bafana on TV again. Coach Hugo Broos confirmed this after naming his squad to face Tanzania and Mozambique in two international friendlies next month. Bafana will host Tanzania, nicknamed the Taifa Stars, on 6 June at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. The second game against The Mambas, better known as Mozambique, will be on June 10th. Unveiling his 23-man squad, Broos provided an interesting reason as to why Kaizer Chiefs players have been excluded from the calls. Kaizer Chiefs team vs Stellenbosch FC at the Athlone Stadium. Image: SuperSport Website 'For me, at the moment I don't think I can select Kaizer Chiefs players, and I hope that they have a better season next year,' said Broos via FARPost . 'Yes, they've won the Nedbank Cup, but I think that was the only highlight of their season; the rest was not so good. So I don't think Kaizer Chiefs supporters are happy with winning just the cup. 'We have to be honest, and I don't have anything against Kaizer Chiefs, but I have to be honest with my choices. 'Most of the time, it hasn't been good for Chiefs; otherwise, a team like Kaizer Chiefs can't be number nine. They have to be number three, two, or one. It's up to them to make good performances next season, and play like I expect of a top team,' Broos added. 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
12 hours ago
- Sport
- The South African
Orlando Pirates latest transfer news: Mbokazi, Nemtajela, Matuludi
Orlando Pirates are set to go big in the next transfer window as they look to beef up their squad. The Buccaneers had an average season despite a promising start. After winning two trophies in the past two seasons, Pirates finished with just the MTN8 to show after losing out in the Nedbank Cup final. The Sea Robbers' biggest disappointment was their inconsistency in the league, which allowed Mamelodi Sundowns to run away with the title. The team, however, reached the semi-final of the CAF Champions League, but a poor showing in the second leg against Pyramids saw the Soweto giants crash out. Now, Orlando Pirates have no choice but to bring more players as the transfer window opens. One player the club has signed is Marumo Gallants star Masindi Nemtajela. 'You know, Masindi [Nemtajela] is a very great professional. We are happy for him and wish him good luck in his new endeavour,' Gallants coach Abdeslam Ouaddou told FARPost . 'He and his family should be proud, and we, as coaches, are proud as well. Now, he is going to leave Bloemfontein for Orlando Pirates. It's a big club, and there will be a lot of competition. 'So, he has to be professional and keep working in order to continue improving himself,' added the Gallants coach. Another player, Pirates has been linked with Thabang Matuludi. The right-back is reportedly in talks with the Sea Robbers and could be on his way out of Polokwane City. The Buccaneers have already parted ways with Innocent Maela and Miguel Timm this week. With the transfer window opening soon, expect more Orlando Pirates players to exit as they look to make way for more players. The likes of Relebohile Mofokeng and Mbekezeli Mbokazi are also linked to other clubs in Africa, but it's unlikely that the duo would leave for rival teams. 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 Citizen
12 hours ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
Blom leaves Kaizer Chiefs as squad overhaul begins
Chiefs are expected to announce more player departures as the squad overhaul continues ahead of the upcoming season. Njabulo Blom will return to the US after his loan spell with Kaizer Chiefs. Photo: Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix Kaizer Chiefs have announced that Njabulo Blom will return to his parent club, St. Louis City SC, in the United States of America after completing his loan spell with Amakhosi. Blom rejoined Chiefs at the beginning of September 2024 'under an agreement to spend a season at his boyhood club in the Betway Premiership'. ALSO READ: Bafana's Broos – I can't select Chiefs players 'After donning the famous Gold & Black jersey for the second time in his career, the Dobsonville-born player departs Amakhosi with a Nedbank Cup gold medal. And we wish him all the best in Major League Soccer (MLS),' read a statement from Chiefs. Chiefs also release Radebe Blom becomes the second player to leave Amakhosi after the club announced on Thursday that they had parted ways with attacking midfielder Sabelo 'Bibo' Radebe. 'Radebe, now 25, joined Amakhosi as a teenager and progressed through the junior ranks in the Kaizer Chiefs Youth Development Academy before moving up to the reserve team in the 2017/18 season. 'He signed after earning a spot in the senior team in the 2020/21 season, following an impressive performance in the DStv Diski Challenge. 'Last season, he had a one year loan spell at KwaZulu-Natal based, Richards Bay FC. We wish 'Bibo' all the best in his future endeavours,' read the club statement. More players on the chopping block Chiefs are expected to announce more player departures as they continue the squad overhaul ahead of the upcoming season. Mduduzi Mdantsane and Donay Jansen, who pent last season out on loan, are also unlikely to feature in Nasreddine Nabi's plans for the 2025/26 campaign. ALSO READ: AmaZulu release Bafana Bafana goalkeeper – report Other players who are reportedly not on Nabi's plans are Edmilson Dove, Edson Castillo, Samkelo Zwane, Happy Mashiane, George Matlou and Tebogo Potsane. European clubs are said to have shown interest from goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari.
The South African
13 hours 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
17 hours ago
- Sport
- The South African
'Kaizer Chiefs players and coach should be held accountable'
Kaizer Chiefs legend Neil Tovey feels the players and coaching staff should be held accountable for the club's poor season. Despite winning the Nedbank Cup, Amakhosi finished ninth in the Betway Premiership. This is the second successive time that Chiefs finished outside the Top 8, meaning the Soweto giants won't feature in next season's MTN8 competition. Some Kaizer Chiefs fans felt the season was decent as they finally ended their trophy drought after 10 years however, the club legend says league results are important. 'Chiefs have been poor, to be honest. In football, you are judged by your league position,' Tovey said. 'Given the stature of Chiefs, they should be a top three team, yet here they are in 9th place. That's really disappointing. It's not good at all. Many can be held accountable for this, including the players and the coaching staff,'he added. 'Yes, they won a trophy for the first time in 10 years, which is unusual for Chiefs. Typically, they don't go more than one or two years without a trophy. 'However, winning a trophy doesn't equate to having a good season. You will ultimately be judged by your league position. Consistency is key,' said the Kaizer Chiefs legend. 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.
