Rulani – What Klopp Told Me

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Wydad Athletic Club coach Rulani Mokwena has revealed what Jurgen Klopp told him when he visited Liverpool’s training ground. The South African tactician has started life in Morocco with three wins, two draws and just one defeat, as he tries to build a new squad after over 20 changes to his team during the transfer window. Mokwena is a well-known student of the game and he never shied away from his admiration for some of the top coaches in the game, such as Pep Guardiola, Jose Mourinho and Klopp. He even visited Klopp’s Premier League giants during his time at

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Barker – The Truth About Cup-Tied Van Rooyen

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Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker has given insight on former defender Deano Van Rooyen, who is cup-tied and cannot face his former club on Saturday during MTN8 final. Van Rooyen spent most of his career at Stellenbosch, where he made name for himself before earning a big move to Orlando Pirates in the past transfer window. The speedy right-back had an impressive start at Orlando Stadium, but he won’t be able to play in the MTN8 final as he is cup tied since he played the same tournament for Stellies when they faced TS Galaxy in the quarter-finals. This

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Senegal Make Shock Cisse Decision

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Senegal have parted ways with head coach Aliou Cisse after the country’s Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture did not approve a new one-year extension. Cissen, 48, had been in charge of Senegal since 2015, guiding them to their first-ever Africa of Nations title in 2021. The Senegalese Football Federation announced the decision on Wednesday, after the Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Ms. Khady Diéne Gaye did not approve a new one-year deal and his previous contract ran out on 31 August. “The Senegalese Football Federation informs the public that it received this Monday, September 30, 2024, a confidential

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Modiba’s Advice to Tiwani

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Mamelodi Sundowns left-back Aubrey Modiba has offered some advice to the side’s new recruit Asekho Tiwani, saying when he gets his chance to play, he should never let go. The 19-year-old sealed a big money move to Sundowns on what the club described as a multi-year deal after his impressive showing with Sekhukhune United last season. Tiwani was promoted from Babina Noko’s development side and featured in 15 first team matches scoring two goals, one which was nominated for Goal of the Season. His efforts also saw him being called up to the national U20 side where he was named

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Hlungwani Gives Verdict On Sesane Foul

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Former Premier Soccer League referee Victor ‘The Principal’ Hlungwani believes Thabiso Sesane was lucky to escape a red card against Richards Bay. Sesane, who has experienced a meteoric rise under Jose Riveiro at Pirates, received a yellow card early on in the game for a foul on Justice Figuareido. However, Hlungwani believes match official Masixole Bambiso made the wrong decision and should have sent the Pirates defender off. “Sesane did what we call DOGSO – Denying of an Obvious Goal Scoring Opportunity,” he explained on Soccerzone. “You can see the ball is played to Figuareido – Figuareido is in front,

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Pablo Breaks Silence After AmaZulu Exit

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Former AmaZulu coach Pablo Franco Martin has shared a farewell message and words of thank you to the Usuthu family after he was relieved of his duties earlier in the week. Usuthu had a bad start to the season, losing all three matches against Polokwane City, Kaizer Chiefs, and Marumo Gallants, which made the club decide to release Martin after more than a year with the club. The former Simba SC coach was grateful to the AmaZulu owners for the opportunity that was given to him. “After nearly a year and a half of intense work, dedication, and enjoyment in

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Chaine Not Focused On Past Heroics Against Sundowns

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Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Sipho Chaine says his heroics in last season’s MTN8 final against Mamelodi Sundowns won’t factor in when they face Stelllenbosch on Saturday. Pirates are chasing an unprecedented third consecutive MTN8 title, while Stellenbosch are vying for their first-ever, and only second domestic cup in the club’s history. Chaine was the hero last season in the penalty shootout, saving three penalties in their clash at Moses Mabhida Stadium. “I think the most important thing for myself is to leave the past in the past, it was a good experience, a good game but the most important thing is

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Venda FC Appoint Former Chippa Coach

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Motsepe Foundation Champions side Venda Football Club have appointed former Cape Town Spurs coach Vladislav Heric. Venda haven’t started the season well after losing four of their first five matches and are rooted at the bottom of the league table. Maunavhathu saw head coach Duncan Lechesa resign two weeks ago and he went to join Betway Premiership side Marumo Gallants. Rowen Hendricks took over in an acting capacity. But things didn’t go well as Venda FC lost their two matches under Hendricks against Lerumo United and Hungry Lions. The Limpopo-based side took a decision to appoint experienced Vladislav Heric. The

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Hlungwani On Chiefs’ iPad Red Card

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Former Premier Soccer League referee Victor Hlungwani says the match officials in the Kaizer Chiefs vs Mamelodi Sundowns game made a mistake by sending off Amakhosi’s iPad. There was commotion on the sidelines after Sundowns’ second goal, which came from a contentious offside decision in the build-up. Chiefs’ bench were seen remonstrating with the officials on the sidelines after reviewing the incident on their iPad, which resulted in match referee Sikhumbuso Gasa showing the technical advise the red card. However, Hlungwani, who believes the actual non-offside call was the right decision, explained that a technical team member from Nasreddine Nabi

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