On Wednesday afternoon Chippa United Football Club announced that Mich D'Avray has been appointed as its Technical Director, with immediate effect. Speaking at the club head office in the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Club Chairman, Siviwe Mpengesi expressed the Board's satisfaction at the appointment of the experienced former professional footballer who has played a major role in the success of several clubs with which he has been involved, both locally and internationally. "Mich played an … [Read more...] about D’Avray appointed as Chippa FC’s tech director
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Okay Shooz – meet me at ABYC
Earlier in the week Chippa United COO Thabiso Shooz Mekuto laid a bet with me that if his side lost to Ajax Cape Town on Friday night then he would pay for my dinner. At that stage Chippa were in second last place on the PSL log and Ajax Cape Town were in second place on the log. Any betting man would have thought that to be unfair odds. But the game was to be one that celebrated the substitute as it was up to them to produce the net banging action. The run of play last night was … [Read more...] about Okay Shooz – meet me at ABYC
Will Alan get dinner?
At the recent press conference announcing Port Elizabeth's double header of the EP Kings vs the Lions and Chippa United vs Ajax I asked Charl and Shooz if they would care to lay a friendly bet over which local sides were going to win. Charl said that whoever's side lost would do the Spring swim without a wet suit and Shooz offfered me Dinner if Chippa lost - keep checking out http://mype.co.za to see if I got dinner and where we went! http://youtu.be/pTGE4aBdUUc Creator: mypedotcoza Posted to … [Read more...] about Will Alan get dinner?
I think Ajax are in trouble says John Masutha
"I think Ajax are in trouble," Is one of the statements made by Chippa United Assistant Coach, John Masutha. Near the end of the interview Masutha also proposes a new name for the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Masutha reflects on his team's game against Maritzburg United which they lost 3-0 and rues the 12 lost opportunities which Chippa hope to turn around after former striker George Akpabio decided to join the "Chilli Boys" again from Ajax Cape Town. The Nigerian striker, with 11 goals for … [Read more...] about I think Ajax are in trouble says John Masutha
Chippa United vs Ajax CT
Chippa United will welcome Ajax Cape Town to the Nelson Mandela Stadium on Friday 29 August 2014. This match still holds a key rivalry for the two clubs. Two months ago Chippa Utd shared territories with the Urban Warriors while in the Western Cape. Now a new battle has emerged as both teams fight it out for the best team in the Cape. The two teams have only played twice at this level, with the Urban Warriors victorious in one clash and a draw settling on the scoreboard in the … [Read more...] about Chippa United vs Ajax CT
Double Sporting Benefit for PE
The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium presents a back-to-back dose of PSL and Currie Cup action this weekend. Residents of Nelson Mandela Bay are in line for another sporting feast on Friday and Saturday nights, as Chippa United and the EP Kings come together for the second time in the month of August for a double header. Preparations are taking place on all fronts - for fans, the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium and the city - but the most important groundwork is being done by Chippa United and the EP … [Read more...] about Double Sporting Benefit for PE
Chippa United optimistic ahead of AmaTuks game
Chippa United will return to Absa Premiership action with a clash against University of Pretoria at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Wednesday following an eight-day break. Kick off is at 7:30 pm. And Chilli Boys coach Kostadin Papic is optimistic that they will pick up points against AmaTuks though they are yet to register their foreign-born players. "We are confident of a win against AmaTuks though we might still be without our foreign players as we are struggling to … [Read more...] about Chippa United optimistic ahead of AmaTuks game
Eezi Fana’s dichotomy
This weekend Nelson Mandela Bay residents and out-of-town sports fans can look forward to a back-to-back dose of rugby and soccer matches taking place at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth. On Friday, 8 August 2014 at 19h00, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium will host the EP Kings for a ABSA Currie Cup Premier Division match against DHL Western Province. Then, on Saturday, 9 August 2014 at 18h00, Nelson Mandela Bay's new soccer team Chippa United takes on Platinum Stars in a Premier … [Read more...] about Eezi Fana’s dichotomy
6 Goal feast in Chippa Chiefs thriller
25 162 football fans were treated to a feast of goals on Sunday 20 July 2014 at Port Elizabeth's Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in the club friendly between Chippa United and Kaizer Chiefs. The tiny Chippa fan contingent (could it have been 162?) had reason to celebrate in the 4th minute as Chippa captain and striker, Andile Mbenyana, left Itumeleng Khune, the Kaizer Chiefs captain, floundering to slot the first goal of the day. Chiefs were not taking this lying down and Kingston Nkatha found … [Read more...] about 6 Goal feast in Chippa Chiefs thriller
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality seals Chippa United relocation deal
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and Premier Soccer League team Chippa United announced today that the Cape Town based outfit will be making the iconic Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium its home ground for at least the next three years. Although the contract with the club is officially over a three year period as per the legal requirement, Club Chairman, Mr Siviwe "Chippa" Mpengesi committed the club for the next 20 years to the Eastern Cape Province, which was greeted with satisfaction from the … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality seals Chippa United relocation deal
