Chaine speaks on the Senzo Meyiwa comparison
Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Sipho Chaine has humbly rejected comparisons with club legends Senzo Meyiwa and Moeneeb Josephs despite enjoying a record-breaking season with the Buccaneers.
Chaine etched his name into PSL history after keeping an incredible 21 clean sheets during the 2025/26 campaign — the highest ever recorded in a single Premier Soccer League season.
The 29-year-old played a massive role as the Pirates ended their 14-year wait for the Betway Premiership title, while also completing a sensational domestic treble after winning the MTN8 and Carling Knockout earlier this season.
But despite his heroics between the posts, Chaine insists he still sees himself as the young boy from Bloemfontein who grew up idolising legendary Pirates goalkeepers.
“It’s a special feeling to represent this club,” said Chaine.
“People always ask where you rank among the goalkeepers who came before us, but some things are priceless. You can’t compare yourself to people you looked up to growing up.”
The humble shot-stopper admitted that hearing comparisons with the late Senzo Meyiwa and former Pirates star Moeneeb Josephs has been emotional for him.
“I still see myself as that little kid from Bloemfontein looking up to Senzo Meyiwa and Moeneeb Josephs. For me to now be filling those kinds of shoes is something special,” he added.
Chaine finished the season with 25 clean sheets in 39 matches across all competitions, cementing his place as one of the club’s key figures during their historic campaign.
Despite his incredible performances, the goalkeeper’s place in Bafana Bafana’s FIFA World Cup squad remains uncertain.
