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Steve Komphela

Why the Nedbank Cup will never be the same again
Article
/ 5 February 2020

Why the Nedbank Cup will never be the same again

With a nation watching, Jomo Cosmos is one side look to use the Nedbank Cup to rediscover their prestige.

By Luke Feltham
Riddle me this: PSL is up for grabs
Article
/ 23 August 2019

Riddle me this: PSL is up for grabs

It’s early days in the season but with the favourites stumbling there is every reason to pay attention to the weekend’s premier league fixtures

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Celtic’s boardroom troubles chase supporters away
Article
/ 8 March 2019

Celtic’s boardroom troubles chase supporters away

Celtic usually have the upper hand in the derby, thanks in no small part to the chanting of their fans. They lost 3-2

By Siyabonga Ngcangisa
Derby: Why this one really matters
Article
/ 8 February 2019

Derby: Why this one really matters

Coach Ernst Middendorp’s history with Bucs may bring the winning streak to Amakhosi

By Siyabonga Ngcangisa and Luke Feltham
Chiefs dismiss fears of fourth straight Derby loss
Article
/ 7 February 2019

Chiefs dismiss fears of fourth straight Derby loss

Chiefs lost their last outing in the league, going down 1-0 to Cape Town City at FNB Stadium last week Wednesday

By Luke Feltham
Arrows extend unbeaten run to five games under Komphela
Article
/ 3 February 2019

Arrows extend unbeaten run to five games under Komphela

Steve Komphela has overseen three victories and two draws in all competitions since replacing the sacked Clinton Larsen

By Agency
Oh, the sweet pain of Chiefs
Article
/ 1 February 2019

Oh, the sweet pain of Chiefs

Missed chances from Amakhosi’s front row and bad goalkeeping depress even ardent supporters

By Luke Feltham
Ertuğral has the courage to keep Maritzburg in top flight
Article
/ 11 January 2019

Ertuğral has the courage to keep Maritzburg in top flight

Lebohang Maboe’s inevitable move to a big club hit hard and the experience of Bavan Fransman walking out didn’t help matters

By Luke Feltham
Komphela quits Bloem Celtic — report
Article
/ 28 December 2018

Komphela quits Bloem Celtic — report

The former Kaizer Chiefs mentor has opted to quit the club, which is for sale, as it struggles to find a suitable owner

By Agency
The stories of the season … so far
Article
/ 14 December 2018

The stories of the season … so far

Halfway through the season is a good time to review the ups, downs, surprises and the predictable

By Luke Feltham
Bucs kick off derby mind games: ‘Chiefs lack Komphela’s tactical acumen’
Article
/ 22 October 2018

Bucs kick off derby mind games: ‘Chiefs lack Komphela’s tactical acumen’

​Orlando Pirates has high expectations going into the Soweto Derby this weekend as their rivals appear lost without Steve Komphela

By Luke Feltham
Komphela has found his home
Article
/ 20 September 2018

Komphela has found his home

The PSL coach of the month won’t settle for complacency from his young squad, and it shows

By Luke Feltham
Komphela not afraid to lash whip to continue Celtic success
Article
/ 17 September 2018

Komphela not afraid to lash whip to continue Celtic success

The coach of the month could be seen as a milestone on Steve Komphela’s personal journey to vindication

By Luke Feltham
PSL back with a bang as Downs take on some old friends
Article
/ 3 August 2018

PSL back with a bang as Downs take on some old friends

Amakhosi relish an opening chance under new coach Giovanni Solinas to break Masandawana’s hegemony

By Luke Feltham
Kaitano Tembo: SuperSport United is not here to make up the numbers
Article
/ 3 August 2018

Kaitano Tembo: SuperSport United is not here to make up the numbers

The coach is ironing out the glitches to take Matsatsantsa to the top of the league

By Luke Feltham
Kaizer Chiefs announce new head coach
Article
/ 13 July 2018

Kaizer Chiefs announce new head coach

Giovanni Solinas has previous experience of South African football. He was head coach at Free State Stars from 2015-2017

By Agency
Komphela confirmed as new Bloemfontein Celtic coach
Article
/ 20 June 2018

Komphela confirmed as new Bloemfontein Celtic coach

Komphela signed a two-year contract with an additional one-year option

By Staff Reporter
PSL condemns Moses Mabhida violence, sports minister demands answers
Article
/ 22 April 2018

PSL condemns Moses Mabhida violence, sports minister demands answers

​Kaizer Chiefs will likely face heavy scrutiny in the coming days after the Premier Soccer League condemned the ugly scenes in Durban on Saturday

By Luke Feltham
Steve Komphela resigns as Kaizer Chiefs coach
Article
/ 22 April 2018

Steve Komphela resigns as Kaizer Chiefs coach

‘Steve Komphela has resigned with immediate effect as head coach of Kaizer Chiefs’ the club said in a statement immediately after the match

By Staff Reporter
Brave face for despondent Chiefs
Article
/ 13 April 2018

Brave face for despondent Chiefs

With an overhaul on the horizon after a dismal season, it’s time to step up and earn that black and yellow jersey

By Luke Feltham
Derby draw is not an option
Article
/ 2 March 2018

Derby draw is not an option

It’s usually a boring affair but the stakes are high for this weekend’s Chiefs versus Pirates game

By Luke Feltham
PSL Update: Master and student go head to head
Article
/ 18 August 2017

PSL Update: Master and student go head to head

Cape Town City coach Benni McCarthy will square off with his former mentor, Gavin Hunt of Wits.

By Thomas Kwenaite
Derby showdown: Coach vs coach
Article
/ 3 March 2017

Derby showdown: Coach vs coach

Ahead of the Soweto derby, the Kaizer Chiefs coach is confident of his players’ teamwork.

By Thomas Kwenaite
Khompela’s ‘final’ chance with Kaizer Chiefs
Article
/ 12 December 2015

Khompela’s ‘final’ chance with Kaizer Chiefs

The pressure is on the Chiefs coach to lead his team to victory in the Telkom Knockout.

By Mark Gleeson Author
Homeboy kicks off new Chiefs era
Article
/ 18 June 2015

Homeboy kicks off new Chiefs era

After two decades of using expat coaches, Amakhosi have finally opted for a local. Can Komphela deliver?

By Mark Gleeson Author
Pirates defeat ‘unacceptable’, says coach
Article
/ 3 December 2014

Pirates defeat ‘unacceptable’, says coach

Orlando Pirates coach Vladimir Vermezovic wants his team to go on and focus on the upcoming game against Kaizer Chiefs after their defeat to United.

By Sapaxxxx
Igesund named as new Bafana coach
Article
/ 30 June 2012

Igesund named as new Bafana coach

Gordon Igesund has been named as the new Bafana Bafana coach ahead of fellow South African Steve Komphela.

By Sapa
Komphela wants no friendliness during Bafana’s next friendly
Article
/ 11 June 2012

Komphela wants no friendliness during Bafana’s next friendly

Bafana Bafana’s interim coach Steve Komphela says there will be no love lost on Friday when his team takes on Gabon in an international friendly.

By Sapa
Bafana coach: South Africa deserves better
Article
/ 10 June 2012

Bafana coach: South Africa deserves better

Interim coach Steve Komphela says Bafana Bafana are tired of mediocrity and they owe it to the country to win a match.

By Michael Sherman
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Article
/ 5 April 2012

Komphela named new Bafana assistant coach

Safa has named Steve Komphela as Bafana Bafana’s second assistant coach, who has been contracted ona part-time basis until after the 2014 World Cup.

By Sisa Majola
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Article
/ 3 April 2012

Komphela reserved on Bafana move

Despite remaining cagey about his imminent move to Bafana, Steve Komphela says he is willing to work with national coach Pitso Mosimane.

By Sisa Majola
Rise and rise of the silver-tongued coach
Article
/ 30 March 2012

Rise and rise of the silver-tongued coach

Steve Komphela’s increasing credibility has the grapevine abuzz, with rumours linking him to taking over at Kaizer Chiefs refusing to die down.

By Staff Reporter
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