Sekhukhune target Chiefs’ scalp

Theherald · May 09, 2026 · 468 words · By Neville Khoza

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What to know about Sekhukhune target Chiefs’ scalp

Sekhukhune United are targeting three points against Kaizer Chiefs when they meet at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Sunday at 5.30pm as they still believe they can finish third in the log table.

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What happened

Sekhukhune United are targeting three points against Kaizer Chiefs when they meet at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Sunday at 5.30pm as they still believe they can finish third in the log table.

Why it matters

With three matches remaining, Amakhosi are in third place with 48 points and lead fifth-place Babina Noko by six before their clash in Polokwane.

Common ground

(@SekhukhuneFc) May 8, 2026 🆚 Kaizer Chiefs FC 🏆#BetwayPrem 🏟️ New Peter Mokaba Stadium 📅 Sunday| 10 May 2026 🕐 17:30 📺 SS 202 / PSL Tickets are available at Computicket outlets and online:https://t.co/Hg9VqiA8Fr 🦔🦔🦔🦔🦔#Adibahlabe #BetwayPrem #BabinaNoko…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 7 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Sekhukhune United are targeting three points against Kaizer Chiefs when they meet at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Sunday at 5.30pm”

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Multiple independent web sources (ESPN and other sports data sites) confirm the match between Sekhukhune United and Kaizer Chiefs is scheduled for Sunday, May 10, 2026, at 17:30 CAT at Peter Mokaba Stadium.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025–26 Nedbank Cup is the 2025–26 edition of South Africa's premier knockout club football (soccer) competition, the Nedbank Cup. It is the 54th season of the competition, and 19th under its curr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025–26_Nedbank_Cup

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This current 2024–25 season of the league is Kaizer Chiefs' 29th consecutive season in the Premier Soccer League. It will be participating in 3 cup competitions including the current 2024–25 South Afr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024–25_Kaizer_Chiefs_F.C._sea…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024–25 South African Premiership was the 29th consecutive season of the South African Premiership. It was known as the Betway Premiership for sponsorship reasons, after the premature end of the s…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024–25_South_African_Premiers…

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Claim 2: “They will be without Mduduzi Shabalala, who suffered a serious arm injury against Sundowns.”

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The claim is corroborated by a cross-reference from Timeslive and a web search result mentioning the Tunisian mentor providing an update on the injury Mduduzi Shabalala suffered in the match against Sundowns.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025–26 South African Premiership is the 30th consecutive season of the South African Premiership. It is known as the Betway Premiership for sponsorship reasons, and also commonly referred to as t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025–26_South_African_Premiers…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This current 2022–23 of the South African Premier Division is Kaizer Chiefs' 27th consecutive season in the PSL League. In December 2022 Kaizer Chiefs reached an agreement with the Municipality of Pol…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022–23_Kaizer_Chiefs_F.C._sea…

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Claim 3: “Sekhukhune interim coach Paulus Masehe”

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Multiple independent sources, including a cross-reference from Timeslive and official confirmation of Eric Tinkler's exit, confirm Paulus Masehe has assumed the role of interim Head Coach.

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web search NEUTRAL — Sekhukhune United interim coach Paulus Masehe has downplayed talk of a permanent appointment, insisting his attention remains fixed on stabilising the team in the final stretch of the Betway Premiersh…
https://iol.co.za/sport/soccer/2026-04-27-paulus-masehe-prio…

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web search NEUTRAL — Sekhukhune United have officially confirmed the exit of Eric Tinkler as Head Coach with immediate effect.“Mr Paulus Masehe will assume the role of Head Coach on an interim basis until further notice.”
https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/transfer-centre/official-sekhu…

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web search NEUTRAL — Sekhukhune United have confirmed the departure of head coach Eric Tinkler with immediate effect. OPINION: Sundowns held to unrealistic standards in title run-in?“Mr Paulus Masehe will assume the role …
https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/soccer/local-soccer/tinkler-…

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Claim 4: “Amakhosi are in third place with 48 points and lead fifth-place Babina Noko by six”

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Sources provide conflicting league standings. One TikTok source claims Sekhukhune is 3rd (32 pts) and Chiefs 4th (30 pts), while the claim states Chiefs are 3rd (48 pts) and Sekhukhune 5th. There is no single authoritative source provided in the evidence to confirm the specific points (48 vs 32/30).

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This current 2023–24 season of the DStv Premiership is Kaizer Chiefs' 28th consecutive season in the PSL League.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023–24_Kaizer_Chiefs_F.C._sea…

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Claim 5: “AmaZulu, who are fourth”

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A web search result specifically mentions that AmaZulu currently occupies the 4th position in the league standings.

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web search NEUTRAL — Amazulu is scheduled to take on Chippa United in DStv Premiership on Saturday, April 25th, 2026, at Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban. Amazulu currently occupies the 4th position in the league standings w…
https://ballprediction.com/psl/amazulu-v-chippa-united

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web search NEUTRAL — AmaZulu Football Club is a South African professional soccer club based in the city of Durban in the KwaZulu Natal province, that plays in the Premiership, the first tier of the South African football…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AmaZulu_F.C.

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web search NEUTRAL — View the final Premier Soccer League 2025/2026 table, team form data and points tallies with GOAL.
https://www.goal.com/en-za/premier-soccer-league/table/yv73m…

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Claim 6: “Chiefs are coming into this fixture on the back of a 1-1 draw with Mamelodi Sundowns in their last fixture on Wednesday.”

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Three independent web sources confirm that Kaizer Chiefs played Mamelodi Sundowns on Wednesday and the match ended in a 1-1 draw at Loftus Versfeld.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The CAF Champions League, known for sponsorship purposes as the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and formerly the African Cup of Champions Clubs, is an annual club football competition organized by …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CAF_Champions_League

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The First National Bank (FNB) Stadium, also known as Soccer City or the Calabash, is a football and rugby union stadium located in Nasrec, bordering the Soweto area of Johannesburg, South Africa. The …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FNB_Stadium

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The South African Premiership, also known as the Betway Premiership for sponsorship reasons, and commonly referred to as the PSL after its governing body, is a professional soccer league in South Afri…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_African_Premiership

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Claim 7: “three matches remaining”

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The provided web search results for 'three matches remaining' refer to the English Premier League and IPL 2026, not the South African Premiership. No evidence confirms the number of matches remaining in the specific league mentioned in the article.

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web search NEUTRAL — The 2024–25 Premier League was the 33rd season of the Premier League and the 126th season of top-flight English football overall. Manchester City entered the season as four-time defending champions, b…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024–25_Premier_League

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web search NEUTRAL — View the Premier League fixtures for season 2025/26, along with scores & results for this weeks matches, visit the official website of the Premier League.
https://www.premierleague.com/en/matches/premier-league/2025…

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web search NEUTRAL — View the complete IPL 2026 match schedule, including dates, venues, and start times for all 10 teams. Stay updated with the latest Indian Premier League results, and upcoming fixtures in real-time.
https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/ipl-2026-1510719/match-s…

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