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Kaizer Chiefs midfielders Lebo Maboe and Siphesihle Ndlovu in Betway Premiership action. Photo: Daniel Hlongwane/Gallo Images

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More praise for Chiefs’ rejuvenated maestro

Aug 20, 2026 – 10:16 am
By Siyabonga Ndlela

Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Siphesihle Ndlovu has earned significant plaudits following his Man of the Match performance against Mamelodi Sundowns.

In-form Amakhosi were held to a 1-1 draw by Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday at FNB Stadium

Continuing his exceptional run of form, the midfield dynamo Ndlovu proved instrumental for Amakhosi by delivering a precise assist for starlet Langelihle Phili’s opening goal in the 63rd minute.

READ: Ndlovu hails two Chiefs stars after Sundowns battle

Reviewing the match on SuperSportTV, former Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns defender Matthew Booth said he was impressed by Ndlovu’s display.

“He (Ndlovu) is a quality player; he can do exactly this,” Booth said.

“I love that he shaped to go to his left, but then he cut in very nicely. Out of his peripheral vision, he saw Shabalala make the run and play a nicely weighted ball.

“There is nothing worse than making the run and then the ball being overhit or underhit.”

The hard-fought 1-1 stalemate ensures that Kaizer Chiefs remain undefeated in their early-season campaign.

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Looking ahead, the Glamour Boys will turn their focus to their next league fixture against Richards Bay FC at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Wednesday.

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