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CATCH THE BALL: Chiefs player Siphiwe Tshabalala and Chippa’s Mark Mayambela during the ABSA Premiership League match between Kaizer Chiefs and Chippa United, at the FNB Stadium.

In case you missed it, this isn’t the first time Chippa has raised eyebrows with their unique approach.

Mamelodi Sundowns wrapped up a sixth consecutive DStv Premiership title last weekend without even playing a match, as SuperSport’s draw with Chippa United meant no one can catch them at the top of the table.

Result: Kaizer Chiefs held at home by Chippa United!

Second-placed Bucs beat Chippa United away on Saturday night and third-placed SuperSport won against TS Galaxy (both 2-0) to take those two teams to 43 points, with Chiefs on 41.

Chippa says despite the mild forecast, support has been good with at least 23 teams secured and more possibly before Saturday's event.

Chippa United, in a statement “The club wishes to extend its congratulations to Stanley Nwabali for his extraordinary achievement in reaching the AFCON 2023 finals and for also earning the Man of the Match award.

Gqeberha’s Betway Premiership side Chippa United will fight to retain the inaugural Home of Legends Cup in the Eastern Cape, head coach Kwanele Kopo said.

It will be business as usual when Mamelodi Sundowns take on Chippa United in a encounter on Saturday.

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has refuted Chippa United head coach Kwanele Kopo’s claims that he used abusive language in the Buccaneers’ 3-1 Nedbank Cup semifinal win over the Chilli Boyz at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday.

The win was Chippa's seventh in the league and ensured they moved to 10th place with 29 points and one point adrift from the top eight.

A holder of a Uefa A coaching badge, Harrison has previously managed the Bangladesh national team from 2000-2001, South African sides Mpumalanga Black Aces, African Warriors, Bay Stars, Chippa United and Golden Arrows.

Apart from the six players Bantu are also on the verge of losing two defenders Bokang Sello and Tsietsi Khooa who are on Chippa United’s radar.

Chippa United COO Lukhanyo Mzinzi says they have entered into a payment arrangement with Zimbabwean side FC Platinum regarding outstanding transfer fees for twin brothers Kevin and Elvis Moyo.

Comeback kid Sizwe Mdlinzo is urging Chippa United to get off to a quick start when they face Cape Town City in their opening match of the DStv Premiership at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday (6pm).

Dumped out of the Nedbank Cup, coach Norman Mapeza will now channel his focus into keeping Chippa United in the top flight of SA soccer.

Former Chippa United coach Clinton Larsen says the Absa Premiership must be completed when safe to do so.

Having had only a couple of training sessions with the team before their trip to Johannesburg after his appointment on Wednesday, Mokwena would be a happy man as his bid to steer Chippa away from the relegation zone started with a point away from home.

He has also been in charge at Mpumalanga Black Aces, Chippa United and Lamontville Golden Arrows in the South African top league.

He was chosen ahead of Bidvest Wits’ Gavin Hunt and Norman Mapeza of Chippa United by a panel of experts made up of commentators, analysts and former players.