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Watch VideoWas Arthur Zwane that bad? Nasreddine Nabi’s Kaizer Chiefs future murky as losses mount

Amidst fan frustration and a decade-long trophy drought, Kaizer Chiefs' coach Nasreddine Nabi faces an uncertain future as the team's losses continue to mount, despite having a contract until 2026.

Sport Soccer PSL
Michael Sherman|Published

Orlando Pirates begin quest for another Nedbank Cup triumph

It’s a tough ask for Orlando Pirates, what with Jose Riveiro’s team also looking to seriously contest for the Champions League spot by securing a runners-up position in the domestic championships.

Sport Soccer PSL
Matshelane Mamabolo|Published

Bafana Bafana, Percy Tau believe they can ‘do something special’

Bafana Bafana talisman Percy Tau says it’s all systems go for the team as they prepare to take on Mali in the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday evening.

Sport Soccer Bafana
Mihlali Baleka|Published

WATCH: Bafana coach Hugo Broos asks Safa, PSL for early Christmas present

Before Hugo Broos’ charges can dream of beating Bafana’s quarter-final finish in the 2019 Afcon finals under Stuart Baxter, they’ll have to make sure they prepare well.

Sport Soccer Bafana
Mihlali Baleka|Published

Kaizer Chiefs brains trust must shoulder the blame for yet another trophyless season

The bigwigs at Kaizer Chiefs expected Arthur Zwane, a Premiership greenhorn, to win Cups in his maiden year at a club which for some time has failed to win a trophy.

Sport Soccer PSL
Herman Gibbs|Published

I don’t belong to the club - Kaizer Chiefs legend Itumeleng Khune

In his first decade as the club’s No 1 keeper, Itumeleng Khune won multiple trophies, including two Premiership titles under former coach Stuart Baxter.

Sport Soccer PSL
Mihlali Baleka|Published

Possible candidates to take up vacant AmaZulu coaching slot after Brandon Truter sacking

IOL Sport’s Smiso Msomi looks at three coaches who could be named as Brandon Truter’s successor following his sacking by AmaZulu.

Sport Soccer PSL
Smiso Msomi|Published

WATCH: ‘Own up and stop pointing fingers,’ Kaizer Chiefs’ Arthur Zwane tells Stuart Baxter

Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane has responded to comments made by the club’s former coach, Stuart Baxter, in an interview on Wednesday with the SABC.

Sport Soccer PSL
Matshelane Mamabolo|Published

Kaizer Chiefs’ form may cost them their Caf Super League place

These days Kaizer Chiefs are a pale shadow of the team that was hero-worshipped around Africa. This may play into the hands of CAF with teams crying out for their teams to be included in the cash-flushed CAF Super League, writes Herman Gibbs.

Sport Soccer Africa
Herman Gibbs|Published

Kaizer Chiefs announce arrival of six new signings

Kaizer Chiefs continued their efforts to refurbish and renew their squad for the upcoming season that includes DStv Diski Challenge teenage sensation Mduduzi Shabalala.

Sport Soccer PSL
Smiso Msomi|Published

Clubs should hire coaches who know where local players come from, says Kaizer Chiefs’ Arthur Zwane

Kaizer Chiefs interim coach Arthur Zwane says clubs in the DStv Premiership should appoint coaches who understand where local players come from.

Sport Soccer PSL
Smiso Msomi|Published

Kaizer Chiefs have dialled ‘10111’ but flustered Arthur Zwane not answering the call

Kaizer Chiefs have four matches remaining this season and Arthur Zwane has no idea of how to address the team’s problems, writes Herman Gibbs.

Sport Soccer PSL
Herman Gibbs|Published

Stellenbosch FC eye Kaizer Chiefs double to mark historic occasion

Chiefs have named caretaker coaches Arthur Zwane and Dillon Shepherd to be at the helm, and the duo have had that experience before.

Sport Soccer PSL
Herman Gibbs|Published

Time for Kaizer Chiefs to make a ‘10111’ call to Arthur Zwane

When Kaizer Chiefs expectedly sacked coach Stuart Baxter on Thursday following a series of poor results, controversial remarks and decisions, they turned to assistants Zwane and Dillon Sheppard to be interim coaches until the end of the season.

Sport Soccer PSL
Mihlali Baleka|Published

‘Baxter Must Go’ chant sounded the death knell for Chiefs' head honcho

The latest coach to Premiership scrapheap of failed coaches is Brit Stuart Baxter of Kaizer Chiefs. He has been performing poorly this season. He has failed to have the team playing anywhere near their full potential.

Sport Soccer PSL
Herman Gibbs|Published

Should Gavin Hunt return to Kaizer Chiefs to replace Stuart Baxter?

IOL Sport’s Eshlin Vedan look at three candidates that could potentially be a good replacement Stuart Baxter and feels stranger things have happened in football than Gavin Hunt returning to Chiefs.

Sport Soccer PSL
Eshlin Vedan|Published

Five things Stuart Baxter got wrong at Kaizer Chiefs

Stuart Baxter was relieved of his duties by Kaizer Chiefs after a controversial second stint at the club. IOL Sport’s Mihlali Baleka looks at five talking points that might have led to Stuart Baxter’s sacking.

Sport Soccer PSL
Mihlali Baleka|Published

Muhsin Ertugral not available until after the World Cup

Ertugral is back in South Africa, a country which he regards as a home and this will naturally put him in the conversation for coaching roles that become available considering his vast experience of coaching in the country.

Sport Soccer PSL
Eshlin Vedan|Published

Stuart Baxter sacked by Kaizer Chiefs - report

Baxter had been brought back at the beginning of the current season in an effort to ‘reclaim the glory’ days at Naturena and put an end to their seven-year wait for a cup success.

Sport Soccer PSL
Smiso Msomi|Published

Stuart Baxter says a group of fans won’t decide his fate at Kaizer Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs’ coach Stuart Baxter says he’s willing to resign if the club chairman Kaizer Motaung, the players and the majority of the supporters endorse the ’Baxter must go’ campaign.

Sport Soccer PSL
Mihlali Baleka|Published

Kaizer Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter not bothered by criticism on social media

Kaizer Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter says he does not concern himself with the opinions of those on social media, saying he prefers to be criticised by those who know more about football.

Sport Soccer PSL
Mihlali Baleka|Published

Clubs need balanced squads to compete, says Kaizer Chiefs' coach Stuart Baxter

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Stuart Baxter says clubs need balanced squads in order to ensure that they churn out the much-needed results week in and week out.

Sport Soccer PSL
Mihlali Baleka|Published

Kaizer Chiefs lack of composure could have cost them in Soweto derby, says Stuart Baxter

Kaizer Chiefs held out for a thrilling after a late onslaught by Orlando Pirates. Stuart Baxter felt the team lost composure which could have cost the team dearly.

Sport Soccer PSL
Herman Gibbs|Published

PODCAST: Kaizer Chiefs could spring Itumeleng Khune surprise for Orlando Pirates clash

The IOL Sport Show, hosted by Zaahier Adams, discuss Saturday’s Soweto derby between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs with writers Herman Gibbs and Mihlali Baleka.

Sport Soccer PSL
Zaahier Adams|Published

Stuart Baxter delighted with mental strength shown by Chiefs in Baroka win

The result was the Amakhosi’s first victory of 2022 after they made a slow start to the new year, losing to TS Galaxy in the Nedbank Cup before playing out to a stalemate against Cape Town City in the league.

Sport Soccer PSL
Eshlin Vedan|Published