Ernest Fakude

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Kaizer Chiefs’ next exit revealed

1 week ago | kickoff.com | Ernest Fakude

A midfielder is set to leave Kaizer Chiefs at the end of June after the Nedbank Cup winners decided against renewing his contract. Mduduzi Mdantsane has spent the last four months on loan at Richards Bay FC having failed to break into the starting line-up at Chiefs under head coach Nasreddine Nabi.
EXCLUSIVE: Pirates complete new signing...

1 week ago | kickoff.com | Ernest Fakude

Home Sa News Orlando Pirates May 29, 2025 - 03:15 pm By Ernest Fakude Orlando-Pirates The off-season transfer window is yet to open, but Orlando Pirates have already gotten down to some business, with the latest acquisition packing his bags to begin life in Johannesburg. Kwayiba has been linked with a move to the Houghton-based club for a while now, and with the two teams known to enjoy a good working relationship, it was a matter of if and not when he would join.
Chippa identify Nwabali replacement

1 week ago | kickoff.com | Ernest Fakude

Home Sa News Chippa United May 28, 2025 - 12:18 pm By Ernest Fakude Chippa-United KickOff can reveal that Chippa United have identified a goalkeeper from West Africa as a replacement for Stanley Nwabali, who looks headed out the exit door ahead of next season. Nwabali is set to leave Chippa next month after serving the club since 2022.
Pirates racing against time to secure Hotto

1 week ago | kickoff.com | Ernest Fakude

Orlando Pirates are racing against time to renew the contract of midfielder Deon Hotto amid interest from North Africa and Saudi Arabia. The Namibian international joined Pirates during the 2020/21 season after enjoying a successful spell with Bidvest Wits. READ | Chiefs legend backs Pirates star for Player of the Season Hotto's contract with the Mighty Buccaneers is set to expire next month after signing with the club in August 2020.
Another major achievement for SA coach in Africa

1 week ago | kickoff.com | Ernest Fakude

Simon Ngomane is the latest South African coach to win a major trophy outside the country after clinching the league title in eSwatini with Nsingizini Hotspurs. Ngomane led Hotspurs into their first league trophy when they beat Sidvwashini United by 5-0 at the Somhlolo Stadium in Mbabane on Sunday. The Shiseleweni-based side will now represent eSwatini during the CAF Champions League next season.
Barker bids farewell to Bucs target, welcomes new signings

1 week ago | kickoff.com | Ernest Fakude

Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker has bid farewell to Gauteng-bound midfielder Sihle Nduli, whilst also taking the opportunity to welcome two new signings. Stellies are back in the CAF Confederation Cup next term after finishing the 2024/25 Betway Premiership season in third place. They fell to Simba SC in the semi-final and will welcome the chance to have another go at the inter-club competition.
Sundowns not ready to lose their focus

1 week ago | kickoff.com | Ernest Fakude

Mamelodi Sundowns are ready to quickly forget the disappointing result registered in the first leg of the CAF Champions League final against Pyramids FC, with the focus firmly on the decider in Cairo on Sunday. Sundowns failed to make home advantage count in the first leg after drawing 1-1 against the Egyptian visitors at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Saturday.
Magazine loading time at notorious PSL club

1 week ago | kickoff.com | Ernest Fakude

Chippa United are set to make technical team changes in the next few weeks, with the club making efforts to bring in a foreign coach. The Gqeberha-based outfit finished the season outside the Top 8 bracket despite enjoying a promising start under previous tactican, Kwanele Kopo.
Mayele responds to Chiefs rumours

2 weeks ago | kickoff.com | Ernest Fakude

Pyramids striker Fiston Mayele has refused to entertain rumours that have been linking him to Kaizer Chiefs since the beginning of the season and wants to focus on the CAF Champions League final against Mamelodi Sundowns in Tshwane on Saturday. Mayele was linked with a move to Chiefs at the beginning of the season after being recommended to the club by coach Nasreddine Nabi.
Pirates poised to promote another youngster

2 weeks ago | kickoff.com | Ernest Fakude

With South African football still in awe, Orlando Pirates are poised to announce the promotion of another youngster from their DStv Diski Challenge team.