14-05-2025
Miguel says there's no armband tussle with Chiefs captain Maart
Kaizer Chiefs deputy captain Inรกcio Miguel has stressed that there is no armband rivalry between him and captain Yusuf Maart.
The Angolan defender emphasised his 'huge respect' for Maart, dispelled the notion he could a better leader than the former Sekhukhune United midfielder.
Maart led Chiefs to their first trophy in 10 years winning the Nedbank Cup final against Orlando Pirates 2-1 at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday. He also etched his name in Amakhosi's history books scoring the goal that ended their agonisingly long trophy drought.
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However, discussions on social media and radio chat shows have questioned his leadership qualities, especially in the context of Amakhosi's otherwise poor 2024-25 season.
The 28-year-old Maart โ who joined Chiefs from Sekhukhune in July 2022, where he was also captain โ cuts a quiet figure, in contrast to the vocal Miguel. The Angolan, 29, arrived at Chiefs from Petro Luanda at the start of the season.
'I have huge respect for Yusuf. Yusuf is my captain,' Miguel said.
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'I respect him a lot โ he has a lot of leadership skills. I don't see any difference when it's me or him wearing the armband because we're two great leaders.
'For me, he's my leader. He has played a huge role for the team. He present the face of the team, he never hides.
'He has a lot of personality and character โ I love him a lot. I can't say that if I were the captain, things would have been better, no.'
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'Over the three years, we have managed to have an open and honest relationship with the management of the club.'
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Miguel said Chiefs were pleased to have humbled their naysayers with their Nedbank Cup triumph.
'A lot of people doubted us but look at us now. It was written, no-one can take this away from us,' he told SABC Sports.
'This is a feeling we've been searching for so long. This will stay in my memory for so long.'
Chiefs will now fight to finish in the top eight, aiming to win their last two fixtures against Sekhukhune at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday and Polokwane City at FNB Stadium on May 24.
