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Highbury FC have parted  ways with coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi

Highbury part ways with head coach Vilakazi

Highbury FC have mutually parted ways with head coach Vusumuzi 'Kanu' Vilakazi following discussions over their league form. Chairman Cameron Klopper is temporarily taking charge of training while the club evaluates domestic and…

Chippa United chairperson Siviwe 'Chippa' Mpengesi.
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Chippa United set to move to KuGompo City after Gqeberha municipal deal collapses

Chippa United will permanently relocate their headquarters from Gqeberha to KuGompo City starting in January after the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro chose not to renew the club's long-term partnership agreement.

Highbury FC head coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi
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Highbury FC suffer first away loss of season against NWU

Highbury FC suffered their first away loss of the Motsepe Foundation Championship season after falling 3-1 to NWU at the Fanie du Toit Sports Ground.

Simphiwe Masilela of Orlando Pirates is challenged by Sekhukhune United's Oageng Phiri  during the Carling Knockout Cup quarterfinal match at the Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday in Johannesburg
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Not my role to sign players at Pirates, says Ouaddou

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has candidly admitted that scouting and signing players is not his responsibility at the club, despite concerns over his squad's finishing efficiency.

Highbury FC's Luke Daniels chases the ball. Daniels scored the opening goal in their recent 2-1 defeat to Lerumo Lions in the Motsepe Foundation Championships
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Daniels targets promotion push as confident Highbury face NWU FC test

Highbury FC forward Luke Daniels is confident the squad can extend their unbeaten away run against NWU FC as they push for promotion to the Betway Premiership.

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou with his players during the Carling Knockout Cup, Last 16 match against Milford FC at the Orlando Amstel Arena on October 27
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Pirates take on Sekhukhune in Carling Knockout Cup quarterfinals

Defending champions Orlando Pirates take on Sekhukhune United as the Carling Knockout Cup quarter-final action heats up this weekend.

Mamelodi Sundowns player Mothobi Mvala has returned to full fitness following an injury layoff

'Dragon' Mvala out to slay USM Alger in CAF Super Cup

Back to full fitness after a lengthy injury layoff, experienced defender Mothobi Mvala is set to lead Mamelodi Sundowns' backline against USM Alger in their crucial CAF Super Cup clash at Loftus.

Siyanda Ndlovu has forced his way into the squad for this month’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers against Kenya

Ndlovu forced his way into Bafana squad on form, says Mosimane

Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane has named a 27-player squad for the 2027 Afcon qualifiers against Kenya, highlighting Siyanda Ndlovu's impressive form for Mamelodi Sundowns.

Golden Arrows coach Mandla Ncikazi   during the Carling Knockout Cup quarterfinal match against  Mamelodi Sundowns  at Loftus Versfeld

New Arrows coach mum on departure from Pirates

Golden Arrows coach Mandla Ncikazi refuses to reveal the details behind his departure from Orlando Pirates, maintaining professional confidentiality after his side's defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns.

Highbury's Ngero Katua in action. The midfielder feels he has progressed well since joining the club but is still striving to improve

Highbury midfielder Katua backs club unity in push for automatic promotion

Highbury FC midfielder Ngero Katua says team unity and belief will be crucial as the club targets automatic promotion in the Motsepe Foundation Championship.

Chippa United player Obakhe Tshaya says he aims to make sure that when he gets an opportunity to play for the team, he is ready

Mthatha's Tshaya eyes breakthrough at Chippa after leap to top flight

Chippa United midfielder Obakhe Tshaya discusses making the leap from the ABC Motsepe League to the Betway Premiership, pausing his university studies to chase his top-flight football dreams.

Chippa United's Sammy Seabi in action
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Why returning to Chippa United felt like coming home for Sammy Seabi

Chippa United midfielder Sammy Seabi explains why rejoining the Chilli Boys felt like coming home and discusses his role in mentoring youth talent and pushing for a top-eight finish.

Chippa United's Abbubaker Mobara has called for unity ahead of their clash against  Stellenbosch FC in the Betway Premiership on Saturday.

Mobara calls for unity as Chippa seek redemption against Stellenbosch

Chippa United midfielder Abbubaker Mobara has called for unity and mental fortitude as the Chilli Boys look to bounce back from their Carling Knockout Cup exit when they face Stellenbosch FC in the Betway Premiership.

Highbury’s Unathi Funani runs at Magesi players Seun Ledwaba, left, and Thabang Ramolomo during a previous encounter at the Nelson Mandela University Stadium

Highbury FC aim to make home turf a fortress against Leicesterford City

Highbury FC look to strengthen their home ground advantage and climb the Motsepe Foundation Championship log as they host Leicesterford City at Nelson Mandela University Stadium.

Wandile Duba of Kaizer Chiefs shoots for goal during the Carling Knockout Cup  match against TS Galaxy  in Johannesburg

Chiefs coach Da Cruz happy about Duba’s form ahead of derby

Wandile Duba netted a stunning hat-trick to lead Kaizer Chiefs to a 3-0 Carling Cup win over TS Galaxy, earning praise from coach Fernando Da Cruz ahead of the Soweto derby.