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Sekhukhune United coach Brandon Truter has apologised to Kaizer Chiefs for spoiling their 53rd birthday celebrations.

They stuck to the plan,” he said. So I have to give kudos to the boys and say they did well. “I think the majority of South Africans supported them growing up, so happy birthday to you.

Disappointed Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane wants his players to learn from their mistakes and stop being wasteful in front of goals after a humbling DStv ...

Sekhukhune United are party-poopers! They are like that naughty, snot-nosed kid that brings a sharpened nail to a jumping castle party.

Mncube dispossessed Zitha Kwinika as he tried to receive a pass from Edmilson Dove on the halfway line and ran through to beat Khune. Meanwhile, back at the other end, the referee, Siyabulela Qunta and Chiefs skipper, Keagan Dolly were lying prone on the ground following an accidental collision as they followed the play. A Chiefs free kick on the edge of the Sekhukhune area after 14 minutes triggered a crazy passage of play. Badra Sangare parried the ball into the path of Bonfils-Caleb Bimenyimana, who was unable to tap the rebound home after he appeared to lose his balance at the crucial moment. In the sixth minute, S’fiso Hlanti’s foul on Tlotlo Leepile earned him a booking that rules him out of next week’s match against AmaZulu. The loss has also diminished Chiefs’ chances of challenging Mamelodi Sundowns who are simply cruising and strolling to the league title.

Kaizer Chiefs centre-back Edmilson Dove was the villain as the Soweto giants succumbed to a 1-0 defeat against Sekhukhune United on Saturday.

Amakhosi were wasteful in front of goal while doing well in defence where they restricted Babina Noko. The birthday festivities ended in sadness after their Premier Soccer League loss in their own backyard. Chiefs were edged by Sekhukhune on a day they were celebrating their 53rd anniversary at FNB Stadium.