{
  "id": 14137534,
  "title": "Chiefs’ Moloisane ready for Stellies reunion",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/chiefs-moloisane-ready-for-stellies-reunion",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T06:23:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/soccer/local-soccer/chiefs-moloisane-ready-stellies-reunion/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Thabo Moloisane, a 27-year-old central defender, is excited for a \"emotional\" reunion with his former club, Stellenbosch, during Kaizer Chiefs' upcoming Betway Premiership match on Tuesday at FNB Stadium. Moloisane, who joined Chiefs this season as a free agent after a three-year tenure at Stellies, shared his gratitude towards Stellenbosch for shaping his career, while also expressing his appreciation for the opportunity to play for the prestigious Kaizer Chiefs.\n\nMoloisane's love for Chiefs began in his childhood, growing up in Soweto just down the road from the club. He reminisced about fetching tickets for games as a young boy and now sees it as his chance to write his own history with the team. He added that he is eager to prove himself and make his name count.\n\nIn his early days at Chiefs, Moloisane had to learn from the bench, but he emphasized the importance of working hard and fulfilling his role. He acknowledged that their current coach, Fernando Da Cruz, is new to the club, having previously worked with former Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi. However, Moloisane believes Da Cruz's familiarity with the club will aid in seamlessly integrating into the team's new system.\n\nWith Chiefs currently unbeaten in their first seven Premiership games, Moloisane emphasized the significance of the upcoming match. He noted that the team has drawn four of those games, leaving them lagging behind Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates in the title race. Moloisane stressed that they have a new coach and are still learning his system, but they are making progress. \"100 percent,\" he affirmed, \"even from me looking from the outside last season, and looking from the inside now, the team is playing much better, we are playing really well.\" He expressed disappointment over the lack of wins from some drawn games, but is confident in the team's development.",
  "summary": "'I enjoy these types of games,' said the Chiefs central defender.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}