Richards Bay & Pirates Starting XIs Confirmed

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Richards Bay and Orlando Pirates have announced their starting elevens ahead of this afternoon’s Betway Premiership tie at King Zwelithini Stadium. The Natal Rich Boyz are hoping to keep their unbeaten record against Pirates intact having beaten them once and playing to two draws in the three meetings they have faced off. Things haven’t taken shape yet for Brandon Truter as he has won one, drawn one, and lost one in the three matches of the Betway Premiership. The KwaZulu-Natal-based side will be playing at home for the second time this season. Pirates will travel for the first time this

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Manqoba On Mudau’s Return

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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi has given his views on Khuliso Mudau after he made his returns to the playing field in Saturday’s win over Kaizer Chiefs. Mudau came on as a substitute in the second half and was key in helping Sundowns hold on for their 2-1 victory. He, and Teboho Mokoena, have been notably absent from Sundowns’ team in their last few games. “Ja, no, man, it was nice to have Mudau back,” Mngqithi told the media after the game. “Like I said, even before, they are still going to come back and help us a lot, and

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Chiefs Goes Top Of Table

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Kaizer Chiefs DDC returned to the top of the table. Orlando Pirates suffered a heavy defeat against Bernard Parker’s TS Galaxy, Meanwhile, Mamelodi Sundowns and Stellenbosch FC returned to winning ways. Pirates two-match winning run came to an end this past weekend after suffering a heavy 3-0 defeat against Bernard Parker’s TS Galaxy. The Rockets ended their three-match draw streak. On Sunday, Stellenbosch hammered Chippa United 4-1 at Idas Valley Sports Ground. They registered their third win of the season and moved to third place level on points with table toppers Cape Town City. Former Cape Town Spurs winger Faiz

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Hunt Gives Update On New Recruit

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SuperSport United head Gavin Hunt gave an update on a striker who recently joined the side on loan from Mamelodi Sundowns. Abubeker Nasir had a bright start at Sundowns when he joined from Ethiopia’s Bunna. The Ethiopian International scored four goals in less than 700 minutes he played in the colours of Sundowns. He then got injured in a clash against Orlando Pirates when he collided with Siyabonga Mpontshane and he was out for a season before making his return. Since his return, he has been the same and has been loaned out to United for game time. Hunt confirmed

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Manqoba Teases Chiefs Fans After Win At FNB

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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi couldn’t resist to tease Kaizer Chiefs a little after his side’s 2-1 win at a sold-out FNB Stadium. Mngqithi continued his perfect start to the 2024/25 league campaign, beating Amakhosi 2-1 at a packed Calabash to move back to the top of the log. Ranga Chivaviro scored the opener before Lucas Ribeiro and Iqraam Rayners turned the game before the half-time break. Amakhosi thought they have scored the 2-2 equaliser in the fourth minute of injury-time but the referee ruled it out, with Mngqithi being in a cheeky mood at the post-match comments. “Thanks to

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Nabi – What I Told Ref At Half-Time

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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has opened up on his conversation with referee Sikhumbuzo Gasa at half-time. The Tunisian mentor was visibly upset with the officiating, with the match official also forcing the Chiefs bench to remove their iPad after they reviewed Sundowns’ second goal, claiming their was an offside in the build-up. After the match Nabi was asked about his conversation with the match official after he was seen remonstrating with Gasa as they left the pitch at the break, and unlike in the official press conference, he shared his thoughts on SuperSport TV, calling for VAR in

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Rulani Moves Into 2nd Spot

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Rulani Mokwena and Wydad Athletic Club have moved into second spot on the Botola Pro log after collecting their second win. Mokwena’s men had to come from behind to beat Difaa Hassani El-Jadidi 4-1 on Saturday evening. The visitors scored the opener in the 39th minute via Yassine Fatine from the penalty spot, but Wydad struck back in the sixth minute of first-half injury time when Nabil Marmouk equalised. Walid Nassi put Mokwena’s men in front just after the break, while Ismail Moutaraji made it 3-1 after 70 minutes. The home side even did one better, making it 4-1 in

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Nabi – The Demons On Last Season Came Back

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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi was not happy with the mentality of players’ heads dropping after conceding two goals. Chiefs took the lead early through Ranga Chivaviro as he held up Mosa Lebusa before prodding the ball past Ronwen Williams. However, Sundowns came back through Lucas Ribeiro Costa and Iqraam Rayners before halftime, which proved the difference between the two sides for the three points. “I didn’t come with a new strategy, this is the DNA of Kaizer Chiefs, the DNA, maybe I awakened the slumber, it’s normal if you are a player in Kaizer Chiefs, you have a

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Nabi – I Don’t Want To Talk About Referees

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Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi refused to comment on the performance of the match officials in his side’s 2-1 defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns. The Tunisian mentor suffered his defeat as Amakhosi coach after Lucas Ribeiro and Iqraam Rayners overturned Ranga Chivaviro’s opener. But Sundowns’ second goal came after a contentous offside in the build-up, while Chiefs had the ball in the back of the last minute in the 94th minute but Sikhumbuzo Gasa blew his whistle much to the upset of the home crowd. As the match officials walked off the pitch, they were pelted with objects, but Nabi insisted

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