{
  "id": 14438003,
  "title": "‘That jersey is heavy’: Sheppard urges patience with Chiefs’ youngsters",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/that-jersey-is-heavy-sheppard-urges-patience-with-chiefs-youngsters",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T11:24:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/sport/soccer/psl/2026-10-14-that-jersey-is-heavy-sheppard-urges-patience-with-chiefs-youngsters/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "After the 1-1 draw against Stellenbosch FC, Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Dillon Sheppard passionately defended the club's youth integration policy, arguing that critics overlook how much time and support young prospects need to cope with the immense pressure of playing for Amakhosi.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}