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Kaizer Chiefs, Pirates news: Duba drought, Makgopa feasts

It’s mixed news for Kaizer Chiefs striker Wandile Duba and his Orlando Pirates counterparts Evidence Makgopa and Tshegofatso Mabasa.

Wandile Duba has failed to get on the score sheet and found himself out of the side.

Meanwhile, Mabasa and Makgopa continue to find the net.

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Duba vows to improve as drought continues for Kaizer Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs striker Wandile Duba admits that the start of the 2025-2026 season hasn’t been his best work. However, the 21-year-old vows to keep working hard. He started the first four matches of the league but has only made one substitute appearance since, and was excluded altogether last time out in a 1-1 draw against Gallants. He’s not scored yet.

Kaizer Chiefs youngsters Wandile Duba and Mduduzi Shabalala. Image: FARPost
Kaizer Chiefs youngsters Wandile Duba and Mduduzi Shabalala. Image: FARPost

Orlando Pirates strikers continue to do the business

Meanwhile, on the other side of Soweto, Pirates duo Evidence Makgopa and Tshegofatso Mabasa are not struggling in front of goal. Both players were on the score sheet for the Buccaneers as they claimed a routine 2-0 win over TS Galaxy. Makgopa struck with a 20th-minute penalty while Mabasa added the finishing touches deep into second-half stoppage time. Makgopa’s now got a goal and three assists in the Betway Premiership this season, reinforcing his overall importance to the cause.

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