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Former Bafana Bafana defenders Mark Fish and Nasief Morris are challenging young footballers across the country to work hard to achieve their dreams. Both players had great careers both in South Africa and abroad, with Fish starring in Italy and England, while Morris plied his trade in Spain, Greece and Cyprus.

Kaizer Chiefs had a dismal campaign last season after they finished ninth on the log. They have not won a trophy in four seasons. Amakhosi have previously won the Carling cup three times. Coach Ernst Middendorp blamed mistakes at the back and lack of killer punch upfront

Orlando Pirates registered a convincing 2-0 victory over Soweto rivals Kaizer Chiefs in the eighth edition of the Carling Black Label Cup at FNB stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Western Province Coach John Dobson says he is not quite sure how his team lost that game 38-20 to the Golden Lions, and it is an incredibly disappointing loss for his team.

Western Province’s chances of a home semi-final in this season’s Currie Cup took a major knock when they lost 38-20 to the Golden Lions at Newlands on Saturday evening.

Chiefs midfielder George Maluleka says tomorrow’s Carling Black Label Cup match against Orlando Pirates will set the tone for the new 2019/2020 season.

All eyes are on the Zambian international striker Lazarous Kambole who arrives at Amakhosi on the back of an impressive six-year spell at Zesco United. He promises to upstage his fellow countrymen Justin Shonga and Augustine Mulenga come tomorrow afternoon

Maluleka is also impressed by the quality of the new arrivals with players like Kearyn Baccus and James Kotei, set to compete with him directly for a starting berth.

Kaizer Chiefs veteran attacker Bernard Parker is tipping the new arrivals at the club to hit the ground running and also help them to quickly to arrest the long trophy drought at the Naturena Village.

Former Orlando Pirates goalkeeper, Jackson Mabokgwane says he is looking forward to play his role at his new team Bloemfontein Celtic.

International Boxing Organisation (IBO) junior-bantamweight champion Gideon ‘’Hardcore’’ Buthelezi is unfazed about his title defence against Mexican’s Adrian Jiminez, at the East London International Convention Centre tomorrow.

Toyota Cheeters’ coach Franco Smith has made one change to his starting line-up ahead of their Currie Cup match against Tafel Lager Griquas at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein tomorrow.

Meanwhile Mbulu was praised by Bakgaga fans calling him “Mbesuma” after former Zambian striker Collins Mbesuma.

Baroka FC internationals Terence Tisdell and Richard Mbulu say they are settling in well at their new side.

AmaZulu, meanwhile, will be looking to build on winning another pre-season event, the Msunduzi Cup in Pietermaritzburg a week ago, when they take to the field.

The 2019 KwaZulu-Natal Premier’s Cup will take place in Durban this weekend with Lamontville Golden Arrows Coach Steve Komphela welcoming the competitive game-time for his players.

Orlando Pirates coach Milutin Sredojevic has given the Ghosts supporters thumbs up ahead of his first Carling Black Label Cup experience against arch-rivals Kaizer Chiefs at Soccer City this Saturday.

Scores of football legends paid their last respect to the former Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs striker Marc Batchelor.

Scores of football legends paid their last respect to the former Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs striker Marc Batchelor.

Scores of football legends paid their last respect to the former Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs striker Marc Batchelor.

Scores of football legends paid their last respect to the former Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs striker Marc Batchelor.

Fullback Dylan Leyds is back in the Western Province team, as John Dobson’s prepare to host the Lions in a crucial Currie Cup game at Newlands on Saturday.

Bloemfontein Celtic will not have one outright captain to lead Siwelele Samasokolara in the new Absa Premiership 2019/2020 season which kicks-off on August 3.

Gavin Hunt has conceded that every player at Bidvest Wits is for sale, even though his desire is to keep every member of his current squad.

Former Kaizer Chiefs, Polokwane City, Bidvest Wits and Bloemfontein Celtic midfielder Tlou Molekwane says he has retired from football at the age of 30.