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By Rorisang Rampheteng: Kaizer Chiefs will launch their Nedbank Cup Last 32 campaign on Wednesday when they face Stellenbosch FC, with Amakhosi aiming to keep their hopes alive in South Africa’s premier knockout competition. Chiefs head into the clash boosted by a 1–0 victory over Zesco United in their most recent CAF Confederation Cup match. According to IOL, Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef praised his players’ determination and work ethic following the narrow win. “It’s not me, but the players. They promised before the game that they would give everything they had in their legs to win this match, so congratulations to them,” said Youssef, quoted by IOL. Momentum Ahead of Knockout Football The Zesco victory highlighted Chiefs’ growing discipline an...

By Becker Semela: SAFA Referees chairman Victor Gomez, who has been appointed to be part of the FIFA Referees. (Image: SAFA) Former South African referee Victor Gomez has joined the FIFA Referees Committee as one of the trusted referees around the world. Gomes, who is also the chairman of the SAFA Referees Committee, is known as one of South Africa’s most respected referees. He retired after officiating at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, but has continued to play an important role in developing referees around the world. Serving the growth of African football growth Speaking to the South African Football Association (SAFA) website, Gomes said he was happy to keep serving football and helping African refereeing grow. "I am happy to contribute to the gam...

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