In a tragic incident on August 2 2024,a local family’s home in Motherwell was engulfed by a fire, leaving them without a roof over their heads and all their belongings destroyed. In the wake of the disaster, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality took immediate steps to investigate the situation and explore avenues to assist the affected family. However, it was through the benevolence of Mr. Chippa United FC and Managing Director of the Chippa Mpengesi Foundation, that true relief came. Moved by … [Read more...] about Tragic Fire – Football Chips In
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Chippa United shift four home games to Buffalo Park, East London
Chippa United chairman Chippa Mpengesi has announced that four of his club’s home fixtures will be played at Buffalo Park Stadium in East London next year. “Our home games against Ajax Cape Town on 23 January, Jomo Cosmos on 6 February, Platinum Stars on 27 April and l our game against Orlando Pirates on 11 May will be played at Buffalo Park,” Mpangesi says. According to Mpangesi, the Premier Soccer League has given the go-ahead for the four matches to be shifted to East London. The … [Read more...] about Chippa United shift four home games to Buffalo Park, East London
Chippa Coach Sikhakhane placed on special leave
Chippa United Football Club has placed Coach Roger Sikhakhane on special leave as of 07 December 2015, amid allegations of misconduct at the Nelson Mandela Commemoration Cup match which took place on 06 December in Mthatha. The coach has been granted up until Friday, 11 December 2015 to respond to the allegations levelled against him. Assistant coach, Dan Malesela will step in as head coach in the interim, assisted by Head of Development & Multi Choice Diski Head Coach Floyd Mogale in … [Read more...] about Chippa Coach Sikhakhane placed on special leave
Condolences to the Mbenyane and Kala Families
The Chairman of Chippa United Football Club, Chippa Mpengesi and the Club as a whole have extended heartfelt condolences to the Mbenyane and Kala families following the passing of their daughter in a car accident on Monday, 14 September 2015. Chippa United midfielder and former captain, Andile Mbenyane and his wife Ahluma Nombulelo Mbenyane were driving to Cape Town at the time of the accident. Andile is at home recovering from the shock of the incident. Chippa United have requested that … [Read more...] about Condolences to the Mbenyane and Kala Families
Floyd Mogale to assist Sikhakhane
Chippa United announced the appointment of Floyd Mogale as Assistant Coach to Roger Sikhakhane for the 2015/2016 season. A youth development expert, Mogale assisted Roger Sikhakhane last season before leaving the Club in January to join Free State Stars. Chippa United Chairman, Chippa Mpengesi welcomed the return of Floyd Mogale, "I am pleased to welcome Floyd Mogale back to the Club. He worked very well with our Head Coach, Roger Sikhakhane last season. He is someone who understands the … [Read more...] about Floyd Mogale to assist Sikhakhane
New look Chippa United squad unveiled
Chippa United has unveiled a beefed-up squad for the 2015/16 season at a press conference held in Cape Town. The Port Elizabeth-based outfit has secured the services of ten new players in an effort to cement its place in the Premier Soccer League. Among the new signings are: Centre-back Zitha Macheke, on loan from Kaizer Chiefs; Left-winger Mark Mayambela, formerly of NFD team Royal Eagles; Midfielder Nkosinathi Mthiyane, formerly of Amazulu; Midfielder Christopher Matambo, on loan … [Read more...] about New look Chippa United squad unveiled
Chippa United Score Chiefs Duo
Chris Matombo and Zitha Macheke will go on loan with Chippa United next season. “We want them to get game time and exposure,” said Kaizer Chiefs Football Manager Bobby Motaung on the Kaizer Chiefs website. Matombo and Macheke didn’t feature in an official first team game last season, but both have a bright future ahead of them. Macheke is a 21-year-old defender, while Matombo, 21, is a midfielder. “They need to play to gain experience. Like Lucky Baloyi, who went on loan to Moroka … [Read more...] about Chippa United Score Chiefs Duo
Chippa set for new boss
Chippa United are set to announce a new coach on Friday with owner, Chippa Mpengezi, telling Sport24 that he will make announcement in a press conference set for end of the week. Mpengesi said that his new signings as well as plans for the new campaign will be revealed in a press briefing on Friday. "I cannot say a lot about who is going and staying, but all changes to the team and technical staff will be announced on Friday," Mpengezi told Sport24. "We are working on new developments … [Read more...] about Chippa set for new boss
Spar Wheelchair Wednesday 2015 Celebrity Challenge
Ready, steady, roll! Rugby and soccer players from the EP Kings and Chippa United recently took part in the inaugural Spar Wheelchair Wednesday Celebrity Challenge. The event formed part of the Spar Little Ladies Race and served to launch the Wheelchair Wednesday 2015 Campaign. Players from both sporting codes were pitted against each other in a fun wheelchair race. The spirited participants had to navigate around and over several obstacles including deceptively challenging rumble … [Read more...] about Spar Wheelchair Wednesday 2015 Celebrity Challenge
Double Delight for Sports Fans
Port Elizabeth, 6 May 2015: Nelson Mandela Bay residents and visitors to the friendly city will be spoilt for choice with a double decker dose of major sport events this coming weekend. According to Chantal Du Pisani, CEO of Access Management, operator of the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, a capacity crowd is expected for the weekend’s upcoming rugby and soccer matches. On Friday, 8 May, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium hosts the Sharks XV for a game against EP Kings in the Vodacom Cup, while the … [Read more...] about Double Delight for Sports Fans
Chippa to get a dose of Rugby Administration
The Sowetan's Mark Gleeson reported today that two Access Management, the operators of Port Elizabeth's Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium will take over administration of PE based Chippa United. Access Managements Songezo Nayo and Rian Oberholzer are former managing directors of SA Rugby and will now be directing the administration of the Premier Soccer League outfit, it was confirmed yesterday. Siviwe "Chippa" Mpengesi remains owner and chairman, but many of his previous staff are likely to be laid … [Read more...] about Chippa to get a dose of Rugby Administration
Double Fun at the Stadium this weekend
While everyone was on holiday during the festive season, last year, Access Management – NMB Stadium operators – started working on growing the DESSO GrassMaster® hybrid grass pitch, which according to the DESSO website is favoured among top players around the world. Fans can see this pitch for themselves at the double-header games at the stadium which will be taking place tomorrow (Friday, March 13) when Chippa United takes on Amazulu at 8pm and Saturday’s (March 14) match when EP Kings face … [Read more...] about Double Fun at the Stadium this weekend
Roger Sikhakhane appointed as Chippa full time head coach
In a much anticipated move Chippa United Football Club chairman Chippa Mpengesi has appointed the club caretaker coach Roger Skhakhane full time on a three year contract, a move that will be viewed by many as a sign of stability and determination for success. Sikhakhane was appointed caretaker coach after former coach Kosta Papic resigned earlier in the season and has since managed to steer the Chilli Boys to tremendous success since taking over. "I have never considered the issue of full … [Read more...] about Roger Sikhakhane appointed as Chippa full time head coach
Chippa United to be marketed by Putco Mafani
In a long awaited move, Eastern Cape based former Kaizer Chiefs PRO and Communications guru Putco Mafani has joined forces with Port Elizabeth's Chippa United Football Club as its Manager: Marketing, Branding and Communications as of 1 November 2014. Mafani was introduced to the media at the club's home ground, the Nelson Mandela Bay stadium today. Siviwe Chippa Mpengesi, chairman of Chippa United is a happy man, "Since the opening of the season that coincided with our move to the Eastern … [Read more...] about Chippa United to be marketed by Putco Mafani
Chippa United sponsorship in question
The future of Port Elizabeth based Chippa United hangs in the balance after the opposition's call for Co-operative Governance Minister Pravin Gordhan to pull the plug on the R72 million combined sponsorship that the Maritzburg and Chippa United Premier Soccer League (PSL) teams received from the Msunduzi and Nelson Mandela Bay municipalities. The DA has demanded that the minister withdraw the money injected into Maritzburg United in KwaZulu-Natal and Chippa United in Port Elizabeth. The … [Read more...] about Chippa United sponsorship in question
