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The South African
09-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
'Kaizer Chiefs are under pressure': Junior Khanye makes BOLD Nedbank Cup final prediction
Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye has made his prediction ahead of the Nedbank Cup final. Amakhosi play Orlando Pirates at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday afternoon. This is the first time the two Soweto giants have played each other in a final since 2014. Chiefs emerged 1-0 victors in the MTN8 under Stuart Baxter that year. In recent years, the Buccaneers have claimed the title of 'SA's Trophy Kings', having won their last five finals. Kaizer Chiefs, on the other hand, have not won any silverware in 10 years. Speaking on iDiski TV , Khanye expected Amakhosi's drought to continue after Saturday's Nedbank Cup final. 'The coach is under pressure, and I don't think he trusts his players. He keeps chopping and changing his team, there is no consistency, no combination play. You hardly see Kaizer Chiefs playing with the same eleven for three consecutive games because they are not winning; they are losing,' he said. 'Nabi will approach the game defensively. I don't see an open game, Pirates will start with Tito (Patrick Maswanganyi), Nkota (Mohau) and Mofokeng (Relebohile), forcing Chiefs to play in their own half,' he said. 'I don't think Pirates will attack with their wingbacks in the first half. Jose Riveiro won't do that, he wants this trophy after being eliminated in the CAF Champions League. If Pirates were still in the Champions League, I was going to give this win to Kaizer Chiefs. 'I see Orlando Pirates winning 3-1; this time I won't mention who's going to score because last week I said Mofokeng,' he said. Orlando Pirates have claimed five consecutive wins over Kaizer Chiefs and are favourites to win on Saturday. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
BBC News
25-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Nigeria vs Zimbabwe: Osimhen, Aina, Iwobi start for Super Eagles
Nigeria dey host Zimbabwe for dia sixth 2026 World Cup qualifying match. Nigeria go expect to follow up dia away win by claiming anoda comfortable three points against Zimbabwe wey play 2-2 draw wit Benin, but currently dem dey sixth position for group C. Di game dey scheduled to happen by 5pm West African time on Tuesday evening March 24 2025. Dis match go take place for Godswill Apkabio stadium for Uyo Akwa Ibom state. Line up - Nigeria Di line up for di match don alreadi comot as di Super Eagles go dey defended by Aina and Osayi as wingbacks. For midfield, na Ndidi and Iwobi dem go manage tins for dia. While Victor Osimhen and Lookman go lead di attack line. Odas na: Nwabali, Ekong, Chuwueze, Simon Bassey. SUBS Bankole Onyemaechi Igoh Arokodare Aribo
