{"id":27225,"date":"2025-09-04T15:08:41","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T13:08:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=27225"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:54:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:54:29","slug":"wandile-duba-faces-death-threats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wandile-duba-faces-death-threats\/","title":{"rendered":"Kaizer Chiefs\u2019 Wandile Duba Faces Death Threats"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Kaizer Chiefs forward Wandile Duba has opened up about the extreme criticism he\u2019s faced from fans, revealing that some have gone as far as sending him death threats. Despite this, the 21-year-old striker remains focused on his performance, determined to lead Chiefs to success in the Betway Premiership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rising-star-making-waves-in-the-betway-premiership\">Rising Star Making Waves in the Betway Premiership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Duba has been a standout for the Glamour Boys in the current season, featuring in four league games and already providing an assist. Chiefs\u2019 coach Nasreddine Nabi has shown immense trust in the youngster, who continues to impress with his attacking prowess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Last season, Duba played a pivotal role in ending Chiefs\u2019 ten-year trophy drought, helping the club lift the 2025 Nedbank Cup with a 2-1 victory over rivals Orlando Pirates. He appeared in 25 matches across all competitions, scoring five goals and providing three assists, proving his value on the pitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">&quot;He&#39;s arrogant, you need that sense of arrogance on the field, so you don&#39;t get overshadowed by big defenders.&quot;<br><br>Kaizer Chiefs striker Wandile Duba has been lauded as a player with great potential and &#39;arrogance&#39; by Mandla Masango amid his breakthrough season with the first team.\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/yhX9seKB5R\">pic.twitter.com\/yhX9seKB5R<\/a><\/p>&mdash; iDiski Times (@iDiskiTimes) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/iDiskiTimes\/status\/1912444785186525504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">April 16, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-666730661\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-handling-criticism-and-death-threats\">Handling Criticism and Death Threats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While his performances have earned praise, Duba\u2019s aggressive style has sparked backlash online, with opposition fans calling him a malicious player. Some even crossed the line by issuing death threats, which the striker says do not deter him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cBeing criticised is part of the job. If you do good, they talk; if you do bad, they still talk. So I just need to focus on what I do best,\u201d Duba explained at the Nedbank multipurpose court handover at Phulong Secondary School in Kwa-Thema, Springs.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>He admitted the threats can get to him but finds support in his family. \u201cI usually just talk to my brother, and he always guides me. At times, I feel like sending a text back after getting a negative comment or someone swearing at me,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Duba On Chiefs Future | Death Threats | Fans \" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yisvYe9CDKI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/why-kaizer-chiefs-should-be-cautious-with-new-signings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Why Kaizer Chiefs Should Be Cautious With Their New Signings<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fierce-competition-in-chiefs-attack\">Fierce Competition in Chiefs\u2019 Attack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Duba faces stiff competition this season with the signings of Flavio Silva and Etiosa Ighodaro, joining Tashreeq Morris and Ashley Du Preez in the Chiefs\u2019 striking lineup. Nevertheless, Duba remains committed to working hard to secure his spot and learn from his new teammates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve started the season very well because we are now stronger and understand the coach much better. So, I think we\u2019ll win more games this season,\u201d he said. Chiefs are currently second on the league table with 13 points from four wins and one draw, remaining unbeaten as they head into the FIFA break.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"544\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/media.gauteng.net\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1756723732.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-26386\" style=\"width:492px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1756723732.png 544w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1756723732-240x300.png 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 544px) 100vw, 544px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Betway Premiership Log. Image: SABC Sport<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-238051271\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fearless-and-confident-on-the-field\">Fearless and Confident on the Field<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/iol.co.za\/sport\/soccer\/psl\/2025-09-04-duba-defiant-as-kaizer-chiefs-striker-shrugs-off-criticism-and-death-threats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Duba\u2019s confidence<\/a> has been evident since his debut, scoring a stunning goal against Golden Arrows. He also made headlines last season by scoring in the Nedbank Cup semi-final against Mamelodi Sundowns, earning Player of the Match honours. His bold pre-match statements, including predicting Chiefs\u2019 Nedbank Cup victory, have made him a polarising figure\u2014admired for his courage yet criticised for his aggressive style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite hard tackles that have sparked criticism, including one on Makhehleni Makhaula in the Nedbank Cup final, Duba remains unshaken by online abuse, focusing instead on his development and contributing to Chiefs\u2019 strong start this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-committed-to-chiefs-success\">Committed to Chiefs\u2019 Success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Amid rumours linking him with a potential transfer, Duba has confirmed his loyalty to the club. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cI think last season I showed that I am ready for anything and to be Kaizer Chiefs\u2019 No. 1 striker. I will still work harder,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>With determination, talent, and resilience, Wandile Duba is proving that he can rise above criticism, remain focused, and help Kaizer Chiefs challenge for the Betway Premiership title this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/kaizer-chiefs-drop-out-africa-top-50\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kaizer Chiefs Shockingly Drop Out of Africa\u2019s Top 50 Despite Unbeaten PSL Start<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kaizer Chiefs forward Wandile Duba has opened up about the extreme criticism he\u2019s faced from fans, revealing that some have gone as far as sending him death threats. Despite this, the 21-year-old striker remains focused on his performance, determined to lead Chiefs to success in the Betway Premiership. 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