Tag: Kaizer Chiefs

  • Super Eagles goalie, Stanley Nwabali’s likely destination revealed

    Super Eagles goalie, Stanley Nwabali’s likely destination revealed

    Super Eagles first choice goalie, Stanley Nwabali could be headed to another South African club, Kaizer Chiefs to play next season.

    Nwabali’s likely destination was revealed by teammate and friend, Sean Louw who is the Chippa United second choice goalkeeper.

    Recall that Nwabali contributed immensely to Nigeria’s second-place finish at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire.

    Nwabali has refused to renew his contract at Chippa a decision which gives room for speculation he would leave at the end of the season.

    Apart from Kaziers Chiefs, Nwabali has got offers from the Saudi Pro League.

    However, Louw revealed that his teammate was only keen on a move to Kaizer Chiefs before the AFCON.

    “Like I said to you, between you and me his childhood dream was to always play for Kaizer Chiefs, but even me, my childhood dream was to play for Kaizer Chiefs, I don’t blame him,” he was quoted by sabcsport.

    “In the beginning of this season he wanted to play for Kaizer Chiefs, but I said to him before you speak to Kaizer Chiefs, first go to Afcon because you will win the Afcon and you will be so much more worth than at Kaizer Chiefs with all due respect.”

    Nwabali has played a total of 27 matches in all competitions this season, conceding 26 goals and kept 11 clean sheets.

  • Al Ahly beat Kaizer Chiefs to win CAF for 10th time

    Al Ahly beat Kaizer Chiefs to win CAF for 10th time

    Egyptian football giants, Al Ahly defended their TotalEnergies CAF Champions League crown on Saturday after securing a 3-0 victory over 10-man Kaizer Chiefs of South Africa in the final.

    The final was played on Saturday at the Stade Mohammed V in Morocco.

    Mohamed Sherif, Mohamed Magdi Afsha, and Amr El Solia scored the goals to secure the trophy for the Egyptian club.

    Before the end of the first half, the Soweto giants who were making their maiden appearance in the final were reduced to 10 men after midfielder, Happy Mashiane was shown a red card for a horror tackle.

    The victory was a historic one for Al Ahly as they become the first club to win back-to-back Champions League titles three times.

    They won 2005-2006, 2012-2013 and 2020-2021.

    Al Ahly will pocket $2.5 million for winning the Champions League and are guaranteed at least another $3.5 million when they compete in the FIFA Club World Cup in Japan.

    While Ahly celebrated their tenth Champions League trophy, head coach Pitso Mosimane also celebrated his third as coach and second with Ahly.

    He led them to the crown last season.