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Fernando da Cruz at a Kaizer Chiefs training session

‘Give him time’: Tovey backs Da Cruz as Chiefs play catch-up with Sundowns & Pirates

Former Kaizer Chiefs captain Neil Tovey has called for patience with Amakhosi coach Fernando da Cruz as the Soweto giants chase Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando…
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Kaizer Chiefs defender Dillan Solomons in an areal challenge with a Rangers FC player as Thabo Moloisane, Flavio da Silva and Reeve Frosler back up during a pre-season friendly match in Spain

Tovey highlights European pre-season edge for Chiefs, Pirates and Sundowns

Former Bafana Bafana captain Neil Tovey has explained how pre-season training camps in Europe raise the bar for Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi…
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Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates players, coaches and former players build up to the first 2025/26 Soweto derby. Image: Kaizer Chiefs

Neil Tovey: Soweto Derby has broken players before

Former Kaizer Chiefs captain Neil Tovey has explained why the Soweto Derby is a mental battle that can make or break a player, citing a Rothmans Cup…
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Kaizer Chiefs players in Angola to face Kabuscorp in the CAF Confederation Cup. Image: KC Official/Instagram

Neil Tovey reacts to Kaizer Chiefs’ exits from three cups

Legendary former Kaizer Chiefs captain Neil Tovey has reacted to the club’s disappointing exits from the CAF Confederation Cup, Nedbank Cup, and Carling…
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Bafana Bafana players Thalente Mbatha, Bathusi Aubaas and Thapelo Morena prepare for AFCON 2025. Image: Bafana Bafana

Neil Tovey: ‘How Bafana Bafana should prepare for the World Cup’

Former Bafana Bafana captain Neil Tovey says South Africa should avoid half measures in preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by…
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Bafana Bafana's Ronwen Williams leads South Africa against Cameroon at AFCON 2025. Image: Bafana Bafana

Tovey: Why Bafana Bafana lost to Cameroon

Former Bafana Bafana captain Neil Tovey has explained why South Africa exited AFCON in the 2-1 loss to Cameroon in the round of 16. South Africa’s legend…
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Bafana Bafana's Teboho Mokoena and Bathusi Aubaas train before Afcon 2025. Image: Bafana Bafana

Neil Tovey: ‘Let’s take it to the Egyptians’

Former Bafana Bafana captain and AFCON 1996 winner Neil Tovey believes the match against Egypt should not be influenced by any fear or caution.  Hugo Broos’…
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Bafana Bafana's team against Angola at Afcon 2025. Image: Bafana Bafana

Former Bafana captain Tovey challenges critics after Angola victory

Former Bafana Bafana captain Neil Tovey has come out in defence of the national team’s recent display in their 2025 AFCON opener, challenging critics who…
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Bafana Bafana players at training

Neil Tovey: ‘Benin have no chance in hell against Nigeria’

Legendary former Bafana Bafana captain Neil Tovey believes South Africa’s 2026 FIFA World Cup dream is still alive, and that Benin “have no chance in hell”…
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Nkosinathi Sibisi, Khuliso Mudau, Mohau Nkota at Bafana Bafana training

‘We don’t have to panic’: Tovey pep talks Bafana

Former Bafana Bafana captain Neil Tovey has warned Hugo Broos’ men against making costly mistakes but urges calm nerves when they meet Zimbabwe and Rwanda in…
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Neil Tovey talks on Bafana Bafana progress under Hugo Broos

Neil Tovey talks Bafana progress under Hugo Broos

Former Bafana Bafana captain Neil Tovey has shared his thoughts on the impact of Hugo Broos on the national team. Broos took Bafana Bafana to a third-place…
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Neil Tovey shares insight on Miguel Gamondi ahead of Yang Africans and Mamelodi Sundowns clash

Tovey shares insight on Gamondi ahead of Yanga-Sundowns clash

Former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Neil Tovey has shared some insight on his former colleague Miguel Gamondi, as well as his predictions ahead of the clash…
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