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In conversation with South African journalist, commentator and author Mark Gleeson, SV Ried midfielder Yusuf Maart explains how his move from Kaizer Chiefs to Austria came about in 2025.

In this special Talking Pirates episode by SoccerBeat, Cheezboy Mokoena once again sits down with Orlando Pirates legend Teboho Moloi, a former player and assistant manager. In this episode, Moloi reveals: The truth behind his on- and off-field reputation during his playing days What happened in the build-up to his suspension at Orlando Pirates What it was like growing up with a famous footballing...

In this latest episode by SoccerBeat, Peter du Toit catches up with ex-Kaizer Chiefs coach Sergio Dos Santos to do a full breakdown of Sunday's Soweto Derby between Orlando Pirates and Amakhosi! This past weekend, Pule Mmodi and Kamogelo Sebelebele scored as Pirates and Chiefs drew 1-1 at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg. Dos Santos reveals: Where he believes Orlando Pirates got it wrong against Ch...

In this Talking Pirates episode by SoccerBeat, Cheezboy Mokoena catches up with former Orlando Pirates star Teboho Moloi. Moloi and Cheezboy discuss Relebohile Mofokeng’s future at Orlando Pirates, the upcoming Soweto Derby against Kaizer Chiefs, advice from Dr. Irvin Khoza, and Abdeslam Ouaddou’s first season in charge. He also shares a hilarious story about the instructions he used to give Oupa...

In this special Talking Chiefs episode by SoccerBeat, Peter du Toit catches up with former Kaizer Chiefs defender Tefu Mashamaite, who shares his views on the current Amakhosi team and responds to Stuart Baxter's comments suggesting management interference during his second spell at the club.

Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Edmilson Dove joins SoccerBeat's Kurt Buckerfield to discuss all things Amakhosi in this week's Betway Beat episode! The Mozambican international tells us about his time at Chiefs under Arthur Zwane, Molefi Ntseki, Cavin Johnson and Nasreddine Nabi, about his respect for Kaizer Jnr. and the club's fans, about his departure from the club in 2025 and about why Benni McC...

Hugo Broos names his 23-man squad for Bafana Bafana's friendlies against Panama ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup! Watch as SoccerBeat's Kurt Buckerfield and Grant de Smit react to the team news, including the snubbing of Mohau Nkota, Sipho Chaine and Iqraam Rayners! The full list of players left out by Broos: ❌ Olwethu Makhanya ❌ Deano Van Rooyen ❌ Thapelo Morena ❌ Mohau Nkota ❌ Kamogelo Sebe...

In this episode of Talking Chiefs by SoccerBeat, Peter du Toit, Brian Baloyi and Tsepo Masilela discuss Kaizer Chiefs' 1-0 loss Richards Bay in the Betway Premiership! - Amakhosi lose for a third straight match as pressure builds on Chiefs coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef. - Both Zitha Kwinika and Inacio Miguel miss out, which Cedric Kaze says cost Kaizer Chiefs. - Brian Baloyi believes...

In this Talking Sundowns episode by SoccerBeat, Monnapule Saleng's debut for Sundowns is the big talking point following Mamelodi Sundowns' 3-1 win over Sekhukhune United in the Betway Premiership! Saleng makes Sundowns debut - gets assist for Iqraam Rayners' goal. Farouk Khan believes Sundowns can win both the league and the Champions League! Rayners' scores brace for Sundowns, while Jayden Adams...

In this heated SoccerBeat episode, Grant de Smidt hosts Orlando Pirates legend Moeneeb Josephs and Sundowns icon Shakes Ngwenya as they debate the big Betway Premiership clash between Pirates and Sundowns coming up on Wednesday! Pirates vs Sundowns: - Moeneeb Josephs tells Shakes that Sundowns are living in the past, and that Pirates are the future! - He also warns Sundowns they won't be able to c...

Chicago Fire insider Alex Calabrese joins Kurt Buckerfield to discuss Mbekezeli Mbokazi's first appearance for Chicago Fire in a 3-2 pre-season friendly win over LA Galaxy ahead of the 2026 MLS season! Former Orlando Pirates defender Mbokazi started in Chicago Fire's strongest XI, which Alex admits was quite surprising after he only recently was handed his work permit. Mbokazi played as a centre-b...

In today's Betway Beat episode, Peter du Toit and Grant de Smidt discuss Miguel Cardoso's future at Mamelodi Sundowns, and compare his record to Rulani Mokwena's record at Masandawana. Grant goes into detail on Sundowns' away record under Miguel Cardoso - with games away against Saint Eloi Lupopo, Orlando Pirates and AmaZulu coming up! Lucas Ribeiro's departure has also proved costly for Sundowns,...

In this Talking Pirates episode by SoccerBeat, Cheezboy Mokoena and Moeneeb Josephs react to Orlando Pirates' 2-0 win over AmaZulu in the Betway Premiership following goals from Relebohile Mofokeng! - Mofokeng fires Orlando Pirates back above Mamelodi Sundowns in the table! - Orlando Pirates have now kept five clean sheets in a row! - Deon Hotto returns to Bucs starting XI, while Yanela Mbuthuma s...

In this episode of Talking Chiefs by SoccerBeat, Farouk Khan, Brian Baloyi and Tsepo Masilela react to Kaizer Chiefs' CAF Confederations Cup win over ZESCO United! Kaizer Chiefs have kept six clean sheets in a row across all competitions! Baloyi believes Kaizer Chiefs can challenge across competitions this season! Baloyi also hails the impact of Thulani Mabaso from the bench! Have Kaizer Chiefs fo...

UEFA B license coach Grant de Smidt takes Peter du Toit and Tsepo Masilela through five important changes Kaizer Chiefs have made this season under co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef. - Kaizer Chiefs are currently second in the Betway Premiership, two points behind Mamelodi Sundowns and one point above Orlando Pirates, who have two games in hand. - Coaches Kaze and Ben Youssef have impl...

n this episode of Talking Pirates by SoccerBeat, Cheezboy Mokoena, Moeneeb Josephs and Grant de Smidt discuss Sipho Mbule's future at Orlando Pirates, with his current contract set to expire at the end of the season. According to our sources, it is likely that Sipho Mbule will have his deal at Pirates extended by two years, which is the option in his contract that needs to be triggered by May. Mbu...

In this Absa Football Fridays episode, host Umjaka and ex-Orlando Pirates winger Cheezboy Mokoena discuss Kaizer Chiefs' league form, Sipho Mbule's contract situation and future at Orlando Pirates, Monnapule Saleng's injury update at Mamelodi Sundowns and Brandon Petersen's new deal at Amakhosi! Are Kaizer Chiefs in the title race alongside Pirates and Sundowns? Will Mbule stay at Pirates beyond t...

In this special Talking Pirates episode by SoccerBeat, ex-Buccaneer Edward Motale tells Peter du Toit hilarious tales from his playing career, and specifically from his time at Orlando Pirates! - Motale reveals how ex-Pirates teammates Mark Fish and Gavin Lane taught him to drink! - Motale also explains how he made a lot of money off both Mark Bachelor and Helman Mkhalele! - Edward also talks abou...

In this episode of Talking Chiefs by SoccerBeat, Farouk Khan, Brian Baloyi and Tsepo Masilela discuss Kaizer Chiefs' 1-0 win over Golden Arrows in the Betway Premiership! - Farouk Khan asks Brian and Tsepo how they feel Kaizer Chiefs have handled the AFCON break. - Tsepo and Brian say they were happy to see Kaizer Chiefs ended their win over Arrows with so many youngsters on the field! - Farouk ex...

In today's SoccerBeat episode, Gayton McKenzie tells Umjaka all about the celebrations that followed Bafana Bafana's World Cup qualification, the latest on his SAFA investigation and the bonuses he is looking to give Bafana's stars! McKenzie also reveals: Why he is jealous of PSL powerhouse Kaizer Chiefs! His feelings on the perceived lack of support Sundowns get at home games compared to Chiefs a...