Kaizer Chiefs news: Foreigner targeted, seven leaving

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Several senior stars on the brink at Kaizer Chiefs

According to various reports, as many as seven senior players have their Chiefs contracts expiring in June. They are Gaston Sirino, Khanyisa Mayo, Zitha Kwinika, Bruce Bvuma, Dillan Solomons, Sibongiseni Mthethwa and Pule Mmodi.

Amakhosi target Gallants star Bancé

According to Siseko Gwegwe, Marumo Gallants midfielder Ibrahim Bancé is on the Chiefs wish list.

“He has real quality on the ball and creativity in tight spaces. He is a strong dribbler, able to beat defenders in 1v1 situations, and plays with real flair and an it factor which will make him an instant fan-favourite at Naturena.”

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Kaizer Chiefs have been linked with several new defenders, most recently, Portugal-based 25-year-old Mhleli Mabuza. Could he walk into the side if he signs?

Bvuma; Mabuza, Moloisane, Miguel, Dortley; Ngcobo, Ndlovu; Duba, Shabalala, Vilakazi; Lilepo

The StarTimes Uganda Premier League match day 24 climaxes on Wednesday with two crucial fixtures that could shape both the title race and the relegation fight.

At Royals Park in Butema, Kitara FC host bottom-placed Calvary FC with a clear mission return to winning ways.

Fine tuning our scoring skills ahead of the Wednesday game against Calvary FC at the Royals Park Butema. pic.twitter.com/haazY3qES7

— Kitara Football Club (The Royals) (@KitarafcHoima) April 20, 2026

Kitara head into the clash after a frustrating run that has seen them draw with Vipers SC and narrowly lose to KCCA FC, results that slowed their momentum in the race for the top spots.

Despite recent struggles, Kitara will draw confidence from the reverse fixture, where Crispus Asiko’s lone strike secured victory in Midigo.

Historically, they also hold the upper hand, winning two of the three meetings between the sides.

Head coach Wasswa Bbosa has called for sharper finishing, pointing to missed opportunities in recent matches. With 47 points, a win would take Kitara to 50 and keep them firmly in contention for a top-two finish with only a handful of games remaining.

However, they will have to cope without injured right-back Edward Namasa. For Calvary FC, the situation is far more desperate.

Rooted at the bottom with just nine points, another defeat would push them closer to relegation, leaving their survival hopes hanging by a thread.

Meanwhile in Najjembe, Lugazi FC welcome SC Villa in a fixture loaded with contrasting ambitions.

Lugazi are fighting to climb out of danger, while Villa are chasing a strong finish in the upper tier of the table.

The hosts come into the match winless in seven outings and were held to a goalless draw by Calvary in their last game.

Their injury list remains a concern, with several key players sidelined, while Derrick Mwanje misses out through suspension.

SC Villa, on the other hand, arrive with momentum. They are unbeaten in five matches and recently held leaders Vipers SC to a 1-1 draw.

The reverse fixture between the two sides ended goalless, but Villa will be aiming for a more decisive outcome this time.

Villa boast attacking threats in Patrick Jonah Kakande, Hassan Mubiru, Najib Yiga, and Frank Ssebufu, while goalkeeper David Lukwago has been a consistent presence between the posts. However, their away form raises questions, with all their defeats this season coming on the road.

For Lugazi, the task is clear tighten up defensively and make chances count. A win could lift them further away from the relegation zone, while SC Villa know victory could see them climb as high as third, depending on results elsewhere.

With pressure mounting at both ends of the table, Wednesday’s fixtures promise intensity, urgency, and high stakes across both venues.

Marcell Coetzee thanked Bulls players and management for supporting him after he became the union’s fifth-most-capped captain.

Coetzee, 34, reached the milestone of 73 caps as captain, overtaking Anton Leonard (72), after the Bulls beat the Dragons 47-7 in Newport last weekend.

In preparing to face Scarlets in Llanelli on Saturday, in the third-last league phase match before play-offs, Coetzee and utility forward Marco van Staden told media Tuesday the Bulls respect their Welsh opponents, coached by the formidable Dwayne Peel, whom Coetzee played under at Ulster.

“If you sort of know his mindset coming into games. His whole mantra and team is very good in attack. They have threats all over the park,” said Coetzee.

‘Team achievement’

On his journey at the Bulls, where he played since leaving Ulster in the 2020/21 season, apart from a brief stint at Kobelco Steelers in Japan, the loose forward said it was an honour to be named alongside some of South African rugby’s greats.

“The other day you arrive at the Bulls and the next you arrive at this achievement. That’s all grace to the management and players out to complement your role on the way.

“It’s great to be part of this exceptional group. If you look at the legacies of previous captains like Naas Botha, Victor Matfield, Joost van der Westhuizen, Ruben Kruger, it’s phenomenal.”

He said at the same time, having Springboks such as Van Staden, Handré Pollard, Gerhard Steenekamp and former Bulls captain Ruan Nortjé – who was Coetzee’s roommate on tour for the last six years and now set to move to Japan – around him helped when the going got tough.

“You’re only as good as the guys you surround yourself with. At the end of the day it’s a team achievement.

“If you can contribute whatever factor you can, that is awesome. For me it’s all about the journey with the guys and it’s been exceptional so far.”

Van Staden praises Bulls captain Coetzee

Van Staden said Coetzee was a player who led by example.

“He will always be in front in games, and show us by the way he plays. When we are under pressure, he is able to stay calm and help us have cool heads,” Van Staden said.

“The way he plays, he’s done nothing but great things for the Bulls jersey. He deserves his name up among all the captains.

“He’s been great for us as a group. We can say thank you and we know you will continue to do the same.”

Orlando Pirates attacker Oswin Appollis is keeping his feet firmly on the ground despite a debut season at Mayfair that has seen him catapulted into the PSL Footballer of the Season conversation.

The Bafana Bafana international has been a revelation since joining the Buccaneers at the start of the season from Polokwane City FC. He has already hoisted the MTN8 and Carling Knockout Cup trophies in his first year.

However, as the league campaign reaches its boiling point, Appollis is refusing to let individual accolades distract him from the collective mission.

Appollis Impact by the Numbers

With 14 goal contributions to his name, the former Polokwane City star has been a central pillar in Pirates’ charge for the Betway Premiership title. While only teammate Relebohile Mofokeng, Sede Junior Dion, and Iqraam Rayners have posted higher statistical returns this season, Appollis remains the ultimate team player. He has managed 11 goals and nine goals 38 games across all competitions.

When pressed on his chances of claiming the league’s most prestigious individual prizes—voted for by his peers and the league’s coaches—the winger was quick to pivot the credit back to the squad.

“At the moment, our focus is to win games as a group and share the ball as much as we can,” Appollis told the media. “That’s what the group has been doing – whoever is scoring, we are always there to assist him, and that’s what I am doing.”

Appollis: Pirates Success Is The Priority

The race for the Footballer of the Season award is heating up, with many experts pitting Appollis against his own teammate, the teenage sensation Relebohile Mofokeng. Despite the hype, Appollis insists his internal drive isn’t fueled by a trophy for his cabinet at home.

“The Player of the Season is not on my mind at the moment. My job is to score goals and help the team win,” he added defiantly.

As Abdeslam Ouaddou’s side battles for a historic domestic treble and a potential league title, Appollis’ selfless attitude mirrors the culture currently brewing at the Orlando Amstel Arena. For the winger, the math is simple: if the team keeps winning, the individual recognition will take care of itself.

With the Soweto Derby looming and the title race on a knife-edge, Pirates will be counting on this level of focus from their star winger to get them across the finish line.

Le ministre de l'Intérieur, des Collectivités locales et des Transports, Saïd Sayoud a lancé lundi la commission nationale de prévention et de lutte contre les gangs de quartier. Alors que le pays connait une hausse de la violence urbaine ces derniers mois, l'objectif de cette commission sera de mettre en place des stratégies de lutte concrètes et de renforcer la sensibilisation dans les quartiers.