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
“The boys battled till the end” – Ncikazi
Mandla Ncikazi, coach of Orlando Pirates before the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between SuperSport United and Orlando Pirates at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on 20 May 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix
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“The boys battled till the end” – Ncikazi

Orlando Pirates interim coach Mandla Ncikazi was proud of his younger players following their performance against SuperSport United.

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May 22, 2025
Club World Cup: Sundowns’ Rivals
Miguel Cardoso, Head coach of Mamelodi Sundowns with the FIFA Club World Cup Trophy during the Mamelodi Sundowns Media Day for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Trophy Tour at Chloorkop in Johannesburg on 6 February 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix
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Club World Cup: Sundowns’ Rivals

Who will Mamelodi Sundowns face in their group at the 2025 Club World Cup? We run through their three opponents, writes Nick Said.

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May 21, 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
Hat-Trick Heroes
Andy Boyeli of Sekhukhune United celebrates goal during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 football match between AmaZulu and Sekhukhune United at King Zwelithini Stadium, Durban on 08 January 2025 @Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
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Hat-Trick Heroes

Who has scored the most hat-tricks in the Premier Soccer League? By Nick Said.

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May 21, 2025
Nkota fires Pirates past SuperSport
Mohau Nkota of Orlando Pirates celebrates after scoring a goal during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between SuperSport United and Orlando Pirates at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on 20 May 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix
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Nkota fires Pirates past SuperSport

Orlando Pirates returned to winning ways in the Betway Premiership following their 1-0 win over SuperSport United at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane.

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May 21, 2025