Breaking The Trophy Droughts
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Breaking The Trophy Droughts

Magic has been in the air this year, giving us fairytale stories across football’s landscape. League champions around the world have largely followed the script, but knockout competitions have spat out a list of unexpected winners. From underdogs few would consider to sleeping giants awakening, here is a list of the shock champions with the length of their trophy drought in brackets, writes Mark Lemke.

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May 26, 2025
“I knew I was going to sign for Chiefs” – Lilepo
Glody Makabi Lilepo of Kaizer Chiefs during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on the 03 May 2025 © Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
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“I knew I was going to sign for Chiefs” – Lilepo

Kaizer Chiefs winger Glody Lilepo has opened up on how he has adapted to playing football in South Africa.

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May 22, 2025
Thabo Cele: Rising Chief
Lucas Ribeiro Costa of Mamelodi Sundowns shields ball from Thabo Cele of Kaizer Chiefs during the 2025 Nedbank Cup Semifinal match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria on the 13 April 2025 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
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Thabo Cele: Rising Chief

Thabo Cele made a big impression in his first few moments at Kaizer Chiefs after a long-awaited debut in the Premier Soccer League, writes Mazola Molefe.

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May 21, 2025
Nabi expresses his thoughts on McCarthy’s debut
Aden McCarthy of Kaizer Chiefs challenged by Keletso Makgalwa of Sekhukhune United during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Sekhukhune United and Kaizer Chiefs at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on 17 May 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix
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Nabi expresses his thoughts on McCarthy’s debut

Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi has expressed his opinion on Aden McCarthy after making his debut for Amakhosi.

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May 20, 2025
“It’s a deserved point” – Nabi
A fist pump moment for Nasreddine Nabi, Head Coach of Kaizer Chiefs FC when his side scored their second goal during the 2025 Nedbank Cup Final match between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on 10 May 2025 © Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix
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“It’s a deserved point” – Nabi

Nasreddine Nabi felt Kaizer Chiefs and Sekhukhune United deserved to walk away with a point at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane.

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May 19, 2025
“We have been rewarded with something great” – Maart
Celebration the victory is Yusuf Maart, Captain of Kaizer Chiefs FC during the 2025 Nedbank Cup Final match between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on 10 May 2025 © Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix
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“We have been rewarded with something great” – Maart

Kaizer Chiefs captain Yusuf Maart has opened up on his time at the club after leading the team to glory in the Nedbank Cup.

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May 16, 2025
“We want to build more consistency going forward” – Maart
Yusuf Maart, Captain of Kaizer Chiefs FC during the 2025 Nedbank Cup Final match between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on 10 May 2025 © Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix
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“We want to build more consistency going forward” – Maart

Kaizer Chiefs captain Yusuf Maart wants his side to build on their consistency after ending their decade-long trophy drought.

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May 15, 2025
“Our sixth final together, we cannot win all of them” – Riveiro
Jose Riveiro, coach of Orlando Pirates during the 2025 Nedbank Cup Final match between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on 10 May 2025 © Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix
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“Our sixth final together, we cannot win all of them” – Riveiro

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has opened up about his side losing the Nedbank Cup final to arch-rivals Kaizer Chiefs.

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May 12, 2025
Nabi reflects on winning first trophy with Chiefs
Kaizer Chiefs are the Champions during the 2025 Nedbank Cup Final match between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on 10 May 2025 © Alche Greeff/BackpagePix
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Nabi reflects on winning first trophy with Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi has shared his thoughts on the Nedbank Cup final after winning his first trophy with the club.

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May 12, 2025