Chiefs Give Injury Update, Sirino Sidelined

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Kaizer Chiefs have given an injury update on five players, including Gaston Sirino, who picked up an abductor injury in the game against Mamelodi Sundowns. Amakhosi lost 2-1 to Masandawana, which was the first defeat under new head coach Nasreddine Nabi after two wins. Sirino has been one of the key players for Chiefs, providing two assists and scoring one goal in those opening games. However, the Glamour Boys only return to action on 26 October when they will face SuperSport United, and Sirino should be able to return to team training before. “Gaston Sirino sustained an abductor muscle injury

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Khanye Tears Into Tom

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iDiski TV analyst Junior Khanye believes that South African football will not improve if referees are still making costly mistakes in matches. Khanye was speaking at the back of Abongile Tom’s infamous performance in the MTN8 final between Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch FC at Moses Mabhida Stadium. The match was tied at 1-1 when Patrick Maswanganyi was fouled. Tom blew his whistle however play continued and Tshegofatso Mabasa grabbed the lead for Pirates. Soon after, Relebohile Mofokeng slotted in the winner to help the Buccaneers secure a historic third successive Wafa Wafa trophy. Khanye says match officials need to be

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Shabba Impressed Ahead Of ‘Exciting’ New Season

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Kaizer Chiefs legend Siphiwe Tshabalala has been left impressed by the strides of African football ahead of the 2024/24 CAF inter-club competitions. Tshabalala was part of the Confederation Cup draw on Monday afternoon at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. With Sekhukhune United eliminated, Stellenbosch is the only representative in the competition for South Africa and were drawn in Group C. Reigning champions Zamalek SC are the favourites again for the title, while record three-time champions CS Sfaxien are also amongst those expected to make a real challenge under the guidance of Alexandre Santos, previously with

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Rele On How Pirates Masterminded Stellies Downfall

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Orlando Pirates starlet Relebohile Mofokeng praised his teammates for tiring Stellenbosch FC and making things easier for him in Saturday’s MTN8 final. Just like he did in last season’s Nedbank Cup final, the ever-smiling Mofokeng came off the bench to net the winner late on as Pirates emerged 3-1 victors. The Bafana Bafana international was introduced in the 62nd minute when the scoreline was locked at 1-1. And with extra-time looming, Mofokeng played a vital role in assisting the second goal as well as scoring the winner. Speaking to the media at Moses Mabhida, he mentioned that his teammates did

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Broos Confirms Two Changes To Bafana Squad, Adams Dropped

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has dropped Jayden Adams from the squad while Thalente Mbatha has been replaced due to injury for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Congo Brazzaville. Adams has been removed from the squad and replaced by Sinoxolo Kwayiba of Chippa United with the team joined in camp in Gqeberha ahead of the Friday clash. His Stellenbosch teammate Fawaaz Basadien was present, arriving later, due to the MTN8 final against Orlando Pirates on Saturday in Durban. “Jayden Adams is replaced by [Sinoxolo] Kwayiba – why? I will not give so much comment about that,

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Ex-Sundowns Boss Neeskens Dies Aged 73

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Netherlands legend and former Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Johan Neeskens has passed away aged 73, the Royal Dutch Football Association has confirmed. Neeskens who coached Sundowns in the 2011/12 season was largely remembered for being attacked by the club’s supporters before being replaced by Pitso Mosimane. However, his career in football was iconic as one of the finest midfielders of all time for Ajax, FC Barcelona and the Oranje. With 14 major titles to his name and two FIFA World Cup runners-up medals, Neeskens goes down as one of the finest in football history. It was confirmed on Monday that

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UJ & UWC Pick Up Away Wins, TS Galaxy Push For Third

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University of Johannesburg and University of Western Cape recorded vital wins on the road while TS Galaxy Queens’ pursuit to finish third in the Hollywoodbets Super League got a boost with a late 2-1 victory over TUT Matsatsantsa Ladies. Sibongile Ntoane scored the opener for TUT in the first half which was cancelled out by Nicole Michaels and substitute Alicia Terhart to see the Rockets stay in fourth position with 55 points. Sizwe Sibiya’s charges have however narrowed the gap between themselves and third placed UJ, who defeated the relegated Thunderbirds Ladies 3-0, to just four points with two games

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Rulani Cries Foul At Match Officials After Dropped Points

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Wydad Athletic Club head coach Rulani Mokwena continues to call out for poor officiating in Morocco’s Botola Pro League. Mokwena has shown his displeasure of late with the inconsistency of match officials in Botola Pro since the start of the season. The South African mentor felt he was on the receiving end one more time after their 1-1 draw against HUSA this past weekend. The 37-year-old pleaded to the Moroccan journalists to be louder about the officiating in the league stating that they should write about the situation. He also mentioned that they should uphold the standard of Moroccan football.

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CAFCL Draw Revealed With Epic Group Of Death

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Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates have learnt their fate for the 2024/25 CAF Champions League group stage draw. Sundowns are entering the 10th consecutive group stage in the Champions League but have yet to lift the title since their first in 2016. Al Ahly come into the tournament as favourites once more, having won five of the last six titles and beating continental giants Esperance Sportive de Tunis in the final last season. Meanwhile, Pirates enter the group stage for the first time since the 2018/19 season in what will be new territory for head coach Jose Riveiro and the

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