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Chicago Fire insider Alex Calabrese joins Kurt Buckerfield to discuss Mbekezeli Mbokazi's first appearance for Chicago Fire in a 3-2 pre-season friendly win over LA Galaxy ahead of the 2026 MLS season! Former Orlando Pirates defender Mbokazi started in Chicago Fire's strongest XI, which Alex admits was quite surprising after he only recently was handed his work permit. Mbokazi played as a centre-back for the Fire and played well, according to Alex and Chicago Fire head coach Gregg Berhalter. Alex reveals which player Mbokazi will be competing against for a starting spot this season! Chicago Fire conceded both goals after the Bafana Bafana international was substituted at the break. Mbokazi played against former Borussia Dortmund and Germany international Marco Reus! Gregg Berhalter's reaction to Mbokazi's debut included!

In today's Betway Beat episode, Peter du Toit and Grant de Smidt discuss Miguel Cardoso's future at Mamelodi Sundowns, and compare his record to Rulani Mokwena's record at Masandawana. Grant goes into detail on Sundowns' away record under Miguel Cardoso - with games away against Saint Eloi Lupopo, Orlando Pirates and AmaZulu coming up! Lucas Ribeiro's departure has also proved costly for Sundowns, while Pirates held on to Rele Mofokeng for at least another season! Cardoso's league record is similar to Rulani's, but what about Sundowns' Champions League form under the Portuguese coach? Could Sundowns' next four matches define Cardoso's reign at Downs? Peter explains what he has been told about Pitso Mosimane and Sundowns, and why the deal has not yet happened!

In this Talking Pirates episode by SoccerBeat, Cheezboy Mokoena and Moeneeb Josephs react to Orlando Pirates' 2-0 win over AmaZulu in the Betway Premiership following goals from Relebohile Mofokeng!- Mofokeng fires Orlando Pirates back above Mamelodi Sundowns in the table! - Orlando Pirates have now kept five clean sheets in a row!- Deon Hotto returns to Bucs starting XI, while Yanela Mbuthuma starts up front. - Moeneeb also defends Mbuthuma!- Cheezboy asks Moeneeb if Pirates should be worried about not taking their chances? - Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou is only worried about Pirates' next game, according to Moeneeb!

In this episode of Talking Chiefs by SoccerBeat, Farouk Khan, Brian Baloyi and Tsepo Masilela react to Kaizer Chiefs' CAF Confederations Cup win over ZESCO United! Kaizer Chiefs have kept six clean sheets in a row across all competitions! Baloyi believes Kaizer Chiefs can challenge across competitions this season! Baloyi also hails the impact of Thulani Mabaso from the bench! Have Kaizer Chiefs found their best starting XI?

UEFA B license coach Grant de Smidt takes Peter du Toit and Tsepo Masilela through five important changes Kaizer Chiefs have made this season under co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef. - Kaizer Chiefs are currently second in the Betway Premiership, two points behind Mamelodi Sundowns and one point above Orlando Pirates, who have two games in hand. - Coaches Kaze and Ben Youssef have implemented several key changes, one of them being making goalkeeper Brandon Petersen captain. - Lebohang Maboe's role has also become a star midfielder for Amakhosi. - Peter believes Kaizer Chiefs' coaches have silenced their critics with the positive results they have picked up. - Kaizer Chiefs' next five league games: Stellenbosch, Orlando Pirates (Soweto Derby), Richards Bay, Durban City and Magesi. - Can Kaizer Chiefs win the league?

n this episode of Talking Pirates by SoccerBeat, Cheezboy Mokoena, Moeneeb Josephs and Grant de Smidt discuss Sipho Mbule's future at Orlando Pirates, with his current contract set to expire at the end of the season. According to our sources, it is likely that Sipho Mbule will have his deal at Pirates extended by two years, which is the option in his contract that needs to be triggered by May. Mbule has not played much for Pirates this season in the Betway Premiership, with players such as Oswin Appollis and Rele Mofokeng preferred in the No. 10 position! The midfielder joined Bucs after leaving Sundowns last year, and has become an immediate fan favourite. - Will Bucs extend Mbule's deal? - What does Mbule's future at Pirates look like? - When last did Mbule score a club goal? - Why did Mbule miss Pirates' 0-0 draw with Sekhukhune this weekend?

In this Absa Football Fridays episode, host Umjaka and ex-Orlando Pirates winger Cheezboy Mokoena discuss Kaizer Chiefs' league form, Sipho Mbule's contract situation and future at Orlando Pirates, Monnapule Saleng's injury update at Mamelodi Sundowns and Brandon Petersen's new deal at Amakhosi! Are Kaizer Chiefs in the title race alongside Pirates and Sundowns? Will Mbule stay at Pirates beyond this season? Does Chiefs captain and goalkeeper Petersen deserve a new deal? When will Saleng play his first game for Sundowns?

In this special Talking Pirates episode by SoccerBeat, ex-Buccaneer Edward Motale tells Peter du Toit hilarious tales from his playing career, and specifically from his time at Orlando Pirates! - Motale reveals how ex-Pirates teammates Mark Fish and Gavin Lane taught him to drink! - Motale also explains how he made a lot of money off both Mark Bachelor and Helman Mkhalele! - Edward also talks about his relationship with Orlando Pirates chairman Dr. Irvin Khoza, who once found out that he had a lady at a hotel in Nigeria!

In this episode of Talking Chiefs by SoccerBeat, Farouk Khan, Brian Baloyi and Tsepo Masilela discuss Kaizer Chiefs' 1-0 win over Golden Arrows in the Betway Premiership! - Farouk Khan asks Brian and Tsepo how they feel Kaizer Chiefs have handled the AFCON break. - Tsepo and Brian say they were happy to see Kaizer Chiefs ended their win over Arrows with so many youngsters on the field! - Farouk explains why he believes Kaizer Chiefs should be above Orlando Pirates and Sundowns should be top of the Betway Premiership! - Baloyi says he doesn't believe Lilepo has the quality to be a Chiefs player. - Baartman, Vilakazi and Maboe all star for Chiefs!

In today's SoccerBeat episode, Gayton McKenzie tells Umjaka all about the celebrations that followed Bafana Bafana's World Cup qualification, the latest on his SAFA investigation and the bonuses he is looking to give Bafana's stars! McKenzie also reveals: Why he is jealous of PSL powerhouse Kaizer Chiefs!His feelings on the perceived lack of support Sundowns get at home games compared to Chiefs and Orlando Pirates.What Lyle Foster and Ronwen Williams told him before Bafana's crucial win over Rwanda!