”As one of the ageing players who avoided the axe at Chiefs, Billiat and senior players such as Keagan Dolly will be expected to take the lead role as new arrivals find their feet. “I want to do better than I ever did, ” Billiat said when asked about his personal ambition ahead of the new season. PSL this weekend —Friday:Cape Town City v Mamelodi Sundowns (Cape Town Stadium, 7.
“I think this is one of the seasons where we have got good players and we have got energy in the team — we can feel it. “We also feel that the way we train is going to pay off. We are just praying to God that we have less injuries this season or no injuries at all. ” Chiefs have brought in signings such as Ashley du Preez, Siyethemba Sithebe, Zitha Kwinika, Dillon Solomons, Yusuf Maart, Kamohelo Mahlatsi, George Matlou in their pursuit to bring back the glory days to Naturena. Billiat said, while it was sad to lose familiar faces at Naturena, it had to happen for the club to be able to surge to the top again. “I think it’s difficult to spend time with someone and lose them, but it’s always like that in football, ” Billiat said. “Of course they had a lot of positive things that they were adding to the team, but the team needed to change.
AmaZulu vs Kaizer Chiefs Preview: Kick-off time, TV channel, Squad news8 Cup 09:40 SAST 2022/10/23 The Soweto giants are away from home this weekend and continue with their bid for a first piece of silverware since 2015 Kaizer Chiefs face what could be their biggest test of this season when they clash with AmaZulu in the MTN8 semi-final, second leg at Moses Mabhida Stadium. The winner of this contest in Durban will meet Orlando Pirates who upset Mamelodi Sundowns 3-0 on Saturday. Under pressure to prove the rebuilding project under Arthur Zwane is yielding fruits, Chiefs are out to show if they have the character for crucial assignments. Zwane and his men are already enduring a difficult patch, going into this match on the backdrop of two winless Premier Soccer League outings.
Orlando Pirates vs TS Galaxy Preview: Kick-off time, TV channel, Squad newsPSL 09:21 SAST 2022/09/10 The Buccaneers are back home seeking a change in fortunes after last weekend’s fruitless trip to KwaZulu-Natal Orlando Pirates have an opportunity to reclaim the Premier Soccer League top spot when they host TS Galaxy at Orlando Stadium on Saturday. Although returning to the top also depends on how their closest rivals perform, Jose Riveiro and his men would be out to soothe the disappointment of last weekend’s 1-0 defeat by Maritzburg United.
com/DStv Now AppSuperSport TV's PSL channel 202/SABC 1Squads & Team NewsAmaZulu will be without defender Tercious Malepe who is suspended for this match. Malepe was red-carded during midweek in a league game against Maritzburg United. With Malepe being deployed as a defensive midfielder in recent games, his absence could see coach Romain Folz throw in captain Makhehlene Makhaula who was on the bench in their last match. Chiefs captain Itumeleng Khune is set to start after missing the last two games due to fitness concerns.
They now face TS Galaxy and victory will lift fifth-placed Pirates up to 14 points. To sit at the top, however, they have to hope that log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns lose to Golden Arrows and fourth-placed AmaZulu are defeated by Chippa United. Their opponents Galaxy appear to be an improved side from last season and are seventh on the table after playing six league games. It could prove to be a difficult evening for Pirates who are facing a team that beat reigning champions Mamelodi Sundowns at Loftus Versfeld.
They would want to avoid going for three games without a victory and, more importantly, would want to reach the final and enhance their chances of ending a seven-year trophy drought. But it could prove to be a difficult afternoon for Chiefs against an ambitious AmaZulu who are proving to be impatient with coaches, having had four tacticians in two years. Usuthu enjoy the advantage of an away goal from the first leg which ended 1-1 at FNB Stadium. GameAmaZulu vs Kaizer ChiefsDateSunday, October 23Time15:30 SA TimeTV Channel, Live Score & How To WatchOnline StreamingTV ChannelDStv.
The Team-of-Choice were not in action this past weekend as they were supposed to face Pirates, who played Al Ahli Tripoli in the Confederation Cup semifinal second leg at Orlando Stadium on Sunday. Royal are looking to finish second in the table to earn the right to compete in the Champions League next season and this postponement will also not affect them.
With the Buccaneers having shown that they are vulnerable at home after losing 1-0 to bottom-placed Chippa United at Orlando Stadium, that would inspire the Rockets on Saturday. GameOrlando Pirates vs TS GalaxyDateSaturday, September 10Time17:30 SA TimeTV Channel, Live Score & How To WatchOnline StreamingTV ChannelDStv. com/DStv Now AppSuperSport TV's PSL channel 202Squads & Team NewsPirates are already dealing with injuries to a number of key players in their camp. The latest to suffer a knock is attacker Vincent Pule who had to be pulled out in the first half against Maritzburg United. Thembinkosi Lorch is also doubtful for Saturday’s game together with right-back Thabiso Monyane.
The experienced goalkeeper almost started the last game against TS Galaxy but was relegated to the bench at the last minute after initially being included in the starting line-up. Defender Erick Mathoho is back from injury while Siyabonga Ngezana could also be back. Striker Bonfils-Caleb Bimenyimana is unavailable for selection, leaving Ashley du Preez with a huge responsibility on his shoulders upfront. Match PreviewThe last time Chiefs met AmaZulu in the first leg, Usuthu were under Brandon Truter but they are now guided by Folz.
Pirates' season to conclude only on June 1The Premier Soccer League has rescheduled Orlando Pirates' fixtures after their qualification for the CAF Confederation Cup final. The Buccaneers will play Moroccan side Berkane in the decider at Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Nigeria on Friday. The match against Maritzburg United has been rescheduled for May 25 at Orlando Stadium at 7. 30pm. Their fixture against Royal AM at Chatsworth Stadium will now take place on May 29 at 3pm, while their game against SuperSport United initially scheduled for this Saturday, will now take place on June 1 at Lucas Moripe Stadium at 7. 30pm, where they will conclude their season. The postponement won’t have any impact on the DStv Premiership log standings as the relegation battle will be decided this weekend. Maritzburg, who are also involved in the relegation scrap, may be safe if one of Baroka, Swallows or TS Galaxy face automatic relegation and one participates in the playoffs.
‘We will compete for everything, ’ says Chiefs star Billiat on new seasonAfter their major clear-out in the name of rebuilding, Kaizer Chiefs stalwart Khama Billiat believes Amakhosi have assembled a team strong enough to go out and compete for everything in the new Premier Soccer League (PSL) season. The 2022-23 PSL campaign gets under way with the DStv Premiership in Cape Town, where last season’s runners-up Cape Town City host reigning champions Mamelodi Sundowns at Cape Town Stadium on Friday (7. 30pm). New-look Chiefs, who released at least 10 senior players on the back of another mediocre campaign in 2021-22, kick off their season on Saturday against Royal AM at Chatsworth Stadium in Durban (5. 30pm), with a host of major changes on the field and in the dugout. Club legend Arthur Zwane will begin his tenure as the head coach of the mighty Amakhosi, assisted by Dillon Sheppard.
Midfielder Goodman Mosele is suspended and it will be his last match serving sanctions after being red-carded in the MTN8 against Royal AM. However, some good news for the Soweto giants is that striker Evidence Makgopa could finally make his Pirates debut after recovering from injury. Deon Hotto is also back, as well as Terrence Dzvukamanja who is yet to feature in any match this season. TS Galaxy coach Sead Ramovic is likely to miss utility player Ebrahim Seedat who has been battling fitness issues.
Seedat has missed the Rockets’ last three matches and Tshegofatso Nyama has stepped in for him. Veteran attacker Bernard Parker is also an injury concern for TS Galaxy and has featured in just one match for them. Match PreviewOrlando Pirates have been impotent in front of goal, managing to score just four goals in seven games. That is already a worry for the Buccaneers worsened by the fact that they are facing opponents who have the best defensive record in this campaign.
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Former Sundowns star Billiat has spoken highly of his new coach, claiming this is the best preseason he has experienced, which might signal big things to come from Chiefs. The talks emanating from Chiefs has been that this new season will be about rebuilding, but Billiat, who is yet to win silverware since joining from the Brazilians in 2018, believes Amakhosi have a team that is good enough to challenge for trophies. “Without putting anyone under pressure, we want to be competitive this season and we want to compete for everything that comes our way. We want to go all the way and we want to give everything we can, ” Billiat said on Thursday.
Why coach Riveiro believes Orlando Pirates are doing ‘a fantastic job’ Chippa United v TS Galaxy, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium (7.30pm). Royal AM v
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Maritzburg preparing youth players for life beyond football Sunday: Baroka v Stellenbosch, Baroka FC Village, 10am; Mamelodi Sundowns v
Marumo Gallants, Tsakane Stadium, 10am; TS Galaxy v Orlando
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