Sipho Chaine

Chaine played for Bloemfontein Celtic, among others in the Diski Challenge Shield, and was drafted into the senior team. He made his first-tier debut in May 2019 in a 3-1 win against AmaZulu FC, in what would be his only appearance for the season. He would get more minutes in the 2020/2021 season, where he made a total of 15 appearances across all competitions for Bloemfontein Celtic. When Royal AM bought the status of Bloemfontein Celtic, Chaine continued in that team, but barely saw any playing time. In the summer of 2022, Chaine signed for Chippa United. After only two appearances for Chippa United, Chaine was signed in September 2022, on the last day of the transfer window, by major club Orlando Pirates. He started as a third choice behind Richard Ofori and Siyabonga Mpontshane, but after the 2022 World Cup break, Chaine was finally able to start his first match for Orlando Pirates. He remained the first choice throughout the season, including the Pirates' victory in the 2022–23 Nedbank Cup. At the same time, some claimed that Chaine kept too few clean sheets. In the 2023–24 season, Chaine emerged as the first-choice goalkeeper, dislodging Richard Ofori in the process. His heroics in the penalty shootout against Mamelodi Sundowns helped the team win the 2023 MTN 8 in October 2023. At the same time, he was injured in the MTN 8 final, and was kept out of playing until February 2024. Returning from injury, Chaine helped win the 2023–24 Nedbank Cup. At a crucial moment in…

Chaine's stellar performances for Orlando Pirates earned him a call up to the South Africa national team. He made his debut on 10 September 2024 in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Sudan at the Juba Stadium. On 1 December 2025, Chaine was called up to the South Africa squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. On 28 May 2026, he was selected by manager Hugo Broos to represent his nation at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Orlando Pirates

Premiership: 2025–26 MTN 8: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 Nedbank Cup: 2023, 2024 Carling Knockout: 2025 Individual

2024–25 South African Premiership: Goalkeeper of the Season 2025–26 South African Premiership: Goalkeeper of the Season