Chiefs’ return to the podium signals rebirth of sleeping giant

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Mochudi Centre Chiefs’ qualification for the Orange FA Cup final is more than just a good cup run. It represents the revival of one of football’s most decorated brands, writes GOITSEMODIMO KAELO

For years, Chiefs looked like a fallen empire struggling to reconnect with its glorious past. A club that once defined success in local football had become a shadow of itself, weighed down by financial troubles, factional squabbles, administrative confusion, and poor performances on the pitch.

At one stage, Magosi’s troubles appeared endless. Relegation from the Premier League in 2019 was a devastating blow for a club accustomed to challenging for honours every season.

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Chiefs’ return to the podium signals rebirth of sleeping giant

Mochudi Centre Chiefs’ qualification for the Orange FA Cup final is more than just a good cup run. It represents the revival of one of football’s most decorated brands, writes GOITSEMODIMO KAELO

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