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[Siphiwo X @SipiwoLolo]

My uncle passed away 7 years ago was in Jozi during the Jomo time, always got animated when talking about Jomo.

[saviour @cash_theplug]

@ishowstories Wat I like bout congo players is speed

[IShowStories 🇿🇦 @ishowstories]

THE ELEGANCE OF NKOSINGIPHILE NGCOBO AGAINST WYDAD. 🔥

Ngcobo brought his calmness and technical ability to the biggest stage, showing the composure, close control and vision that made him such an exciting young talent for Kaizer Chiefs.

Against Wydad Casablanca in the 2021 CAF Champions League semi-final, he played his part as Amakhosi secured a historic 1–0 aggregate victory to reach the final. ⚽️🏆

Pure elegance from Ngcobo. 💎🔥

#NkosingiphileNgcobo #KaizerChiefs #Wydad #CAFChampionsLeague #Amakhosi #SouthAfricanFootball #KasiFlava #Football #Mzansi #southafrica

[IShowStories 🇿🇦 @ishowstories]

THE ELEGANCE OF NKOSINGIPHILE NGCOBO AGAINST WYDAD. 🔥

Ngcobo brought his calmness and technical ability to the biggest stage, showing the composure, close control and vision that made him such an exciting young talent for Kaizer Chiefs.

Against Wydad Casablanca in the 2021 CAF Champions League semi-final, he played his part as Amakhosi secured a historic 1–0 aggregate victory to reach the final. ⚽️🏆

Pure elegance from Ngcobo. 💎🔥

#NkosingiphileNgcobo #KaizerChiefs #Wydad #CAFChampionsLeague #Amakhosi #SouthAfricanFootball #KasiFlava #Football #Mzansi #southafrica

[IShowStories 🇿🇦 @ishowstories]

THE DAY SOUTH AFRICA SHOCKED BRAZIL AT THE 2000 OLYMPICS. 🔥

South Africa stunned one of the tournament favourites with a 3–1 victory in Brisbane, producing one of the biggest upsets in the history of Amaglug-glug. ⚽️🇿🇦

Quinton Fortune opened the scoring with a brilliant free-kick before Brazil equalised through Edu. But South Africa came back stronger, with Siyabonga Nomvethe putting Bafana back in front before Steve Lekoelea sealed the famous win late on.

A legendary Olympic performance against a Brazil side featuring Ronaldinho. 🇿🇦🔥

#SouthAfrica #AmaglugGlug #QuintonFortune #SiyabongaNomvethe #SteveLekoelea #Brazil #Olympics2000 #SouthAfricanFootball #OldSchoolFootball #Football #southafrica #mzansi

[IShowStories 🇿🇦 @ishowstories]

THE DAY SOUTH AFRICA SHOCKED BRAZIL AT THE 2000 OLYMPICS. 🔥

South Africa stunned one of the tournament favourites with a 3–1 victory in Brisbane, producing one of the biggest upsets in the history of Amaglug-glug. ⚽️🇿🇦

Quinton Fortune opened the scoring with a brilliant free-kick before Brazil equalised through Edu. But South Africa came back stronger, with Siyabonga Nomvethe putting Bafana back in front before Steve Lekoelea sealed the famous win late on.

A legendary Olympic performance against a Brazil side featuring Ronaldinho. 🇿🇦🔥

#SouthAfrica #AmaglugGlug #QuintonFortune #SiyabongaNomvethe #SteveLekoelea #Brazil #Olympics2000 #SouthAfricanFootball #OldSchoolFootball #Football #southafrica #mzansi

[Madobo @Doboliyavutha]

@ishowstories If Mfundo Vilakazi can be serious.

[🌿マゲバ mageba 🌿 @mageba_sthembz]

@ishowstories Don’t ask my age but I listened to the radio commentary of both matches 🫣

[sam shabalala @ShabalalaS12924]

@ishowstories What happened? I was at the stadium. What was the end result 🤔

[Bongani@23 @Bongani01295497]

@ishowstories One of his best performances in a bafana jersey, u can't tell in 1997 he was gud n January 1998 he was bad not to go to Afcon in Burkina Faso?? Or to old to play in world cup in june 1998,dats less than a year,come on we were robbed here,generational talent

[Zizi_Fakade(🍽️☀)📕⚽🏋🏿🚴🏿‍♂️ @Aya_Austine_36]

This and that Bob Save loss to Witbank Aces traumatized a child in me back then...

[James Motswetla M @KennMoila]

@ishowstories I remember this game, watching it in my Village. Amzulu FC was amongst the best top Football Clubs in our Country.

[IShowStories 🇿🇦 @ishowstories]

ORLANDO PIRATES VS AC MILAN — 1993 INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY. 🔥

Orlando Pirates faced one of the biggest clubs in world football when AC Milan travelled to South Africa for a historic clash at Ellis Park.

Milan eventually came away with a 3–2 victory, with Jean-Pierre Papin scoring twice and Roberto Donadoni adding another. Pirates fought back with goals of their own in front of around 60,000 fans. ⚽️🔥

A legendary night when South African football stood alongside European giants — with Nelson Mandela also present for the occasion. 🇿🇦🏆

#OrlandoPirates #ACMilan #1993 #SouthAfricanFootball #OldSchoolFootball #KasiFootball #Football #Mzansi #southafrica

[IShowStories 🇿🇦 @ishowstories]

ORLANDO PIRATES VS AC MILAN — 1993 INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY. 🔥

Orlando Pirates faced one of the biggest clubs in world football when AC Milan travelled to South Africa for a historic clash at Ellis Park.

Milan eventually came away with a 3–2 victory, with Jean-Pierre Papin scoring twice and Roberto Donadoni adding another. Pirates fought back with goals of their own in front of around 60,000 fans. ⚽️🔥

A legendary night when South African football stood alongside European giants — with Nelson Mandela also present for the occasion. 🇿🇦🏆

#OrlandoPirates #ACMilan #1993 #SouthAfricanFootball #OldSchoolFootball #KasiFootball #Football #Mzansi #southafrica

[IShowStories 🇿🇦 @ishowstories]

ORLANDO PIRATES BEAT HELLENIC 2–0 IN THE 1980 MAINSTAY CUP SEMI-FINAL. 🔥

The Buccaneers produced a strong performance against Hellenic to book their place in the Mainstay Cup final.

With Jomo Sono and Webster Lichaba among the standout Pirates players, it was a glimpse of the talent and style that defined the club during this golden era. ⚽️🏆

Pirates would go on to lift the 1980 Mainstay Cup, beating Moroka Swallows 3–2 in the final. 🏴‍☠️🔥

#OrlandoPirates #Hellenic #MainstayCup #JomoSono #WebsterLichaba #SouthAfricanFootball #OldSchoolFootball #KasiFootball #Football #Mzansi #southafrica

[IShowStories 🇿🇦 @ishowstories]

ORLANDO PIRATES BEAT HELLENIC 2–0 IN THE 1980 MAINSTAY CUP SEMI-FINAL. 🔥

The Buccaneers produced a strong performance against Hellenic to book their place in the Mainstay Cup final.

With Jomo Sono and Webster Lichaba among the standout Pirates players, it was a glimpse of the talent and style that defined the club during this golden era. ⚽️🏆

Pirates would go on to lift the 1980 Mainstay Cup, beating Moroka Swallows 3–2 in the final. 🏴‍☠️🔥

#OrlandoPirates #Hellenic #MainstayCup #JomoSono #WebsterLichaba #SouthAfricanFootball #OldSchoolFootball #KasiFootball #Football #Mzansi #southafrica

[dream chaser @Easy_malume]

@ishowstories I don't know why our current players can't match this generation of players

[IShowStories 🇿🇦 @ishowstories]

CHRISTIAN SAILE’S FIRST MATCH FOR KAIZER CHIEFS. 🔥

The Congolese forward made his Kaizer Chiefs debut against Royal AM, coming off the bench and immediately making an impact.

Saile provided the assist for Ashley Du Preez’s goal as Amakhosi secured a 2–0 victory, giving Chiefs fans an early glimpse of what their new striker could bring. ⚽️💛

The beginning of Christian Saile’s journey with Amakhosi. 🔥

#ChristianSaile #KaizerChiefs #RoyalAM #Amakhosi #DStvPremiership #SouthAfricanFootball #Football #Mzansi #southafrica

[IShowStories 🇿🇦 @ishowstories]

@Wotshela1 More on the way 🚨🇿🇦🔥

[IShowStories 🇿🇦 @ishowstories]

THE 5–5 CLASSIC: KAIZER CHIEFS VS MOROKA SWALLOWS. 🇿🇦🔥

One of the wildest matches in South African football history saw Kaizer Chiefs and Moroka Swallows produce an unbelievable 5–5 draw in the 1980 Mainstay Cup semi-final. ⚽️⚽️

Ten goals, nonstop attacking football and a packed Orlando Stadium — this match became one of the most famous games of that era.

A rare glimpse of the old-school football that made these Soweto clashes legendary. 🇿🇦💎

#KaizerChiefs #MorokaSwallows #MainstayCup #SowetoFootball #SouthAfricanFootball #OldSchoolFootball #KasiFootball #Football #Mzansi #southafrica