Cardoso Calls Sundowns To Impose Identity Against Taraji

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has urged his side to remain true to themselves ahead of their CAF Champions League semi-final clash against Espérance Sportive de Tunis, insisting that identity and tactical clarity matter more than overthinking the home-and-away dynamic. Sundowns face Esperance in the first leg at Hammadi Agrebi Stadium in Tunis, with the return leg set for Loftus Versfeld. It is a fixture steeped in history; this will be the third successive meeting between the two clubs in the knockout stage of the prestigious tournament. The Portuguese coach, who previously managed Esperance before taking charge at Sundowns,

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Msimango Opens Up On Difficult Chiefs Phase

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Kaizer Chiefs defender Given Msimango has opened up on his tough phase at Naturena, when he was battling injuries for several months. Msimango, 28, has only made five appearances for Chiefs this season, and started his first league game of the season in their 3-1 win over Orbit College. Ahead of the meeting against his former club, TS Galaxy on Sunday, Msimango has opened up on the tough phase he went through at Naturena between April and November last year. “My injury lay-off was a very difficult period for me,” he told Chiefs’ media team “It started around April last

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Mbokazi Stars With Another Stellar Display In MLS

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Former Orlando Pirates centre-back Mbekezeli Mbokazi won the Man of the Match award with another stellar performance for Chicago Fire in the Major League Soccer. Chicago collected their third successive win and fourth third clean sheet after seven games in the MLS, beating Atalanta 1-0 on Saturday night. Mbokazi, who walked straight into the Chicago starting XI after his move from Orlando Pirates, made six clearances in the match, blocked five shots, made three ball recoveries, won three of his four duels, and made one clearance off the line. All his defensive contributions got him an 8.7 rating on Sofascore

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Rulani Masterminds Ittihad To Thumping League Win

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South African tactician Rulani Mokwena guided Al Ittihad SC to an emphatic 4-1 trouncing win over Shabab Al Ghar in the Libyan Premier League on Saturday night. After his troops romped to an emphatic 4-1 win in the Libyan Cup in his debut match, Mokwena picked up his second victory as Ittihad head coach as they stretched their lead at the top. The hosts broke the deadlock as early as the sixth minute through Mouad Issa, though their celebrations were short-lived as Shabab levelled matters in the 15th minute. Mokwena’s charges restored parity in the 26th minute with Fadel Salama

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Why I Never Joined Chiefs – Veteran PSL Striker

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Polokwane City veteran striker Puleng Marema has disclosed why he never joined Kaizer Chiefs saying he was offered a bigger contract at City at the time. Marema came through the development ranks at City, went on to be promoted to the first team that also won promotion to the big league in 2012. He has spent all his professional career at Rise and Shine playing over 300 games with close to 70 goals thus far having also been relegated with the team and coming back up. The 35-year-old has also captained the side and remains one of the vice captains

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Velebayi On Galaxy Being ‘Hoodoo Team’ For Chiefs

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Kaizer Chiefs attacking midfielder Asanele Velebayi has shared his perspective on why his side has, in the past, struggled against TS Galaxy, what many considered to be their “hoodoo team.” Chiefs are set to take on their rivals in a crucial Betway Premiership encounter on Sunday, 12 April at the iconic FNB Stadium in Nasrec. Amakhosi head into the clash with renewed confidence, aiming to extend their impressive three-match winning streak after showing signs of rediscovering their rhythm in recent fixtures.  With ambitions of securing a place in either the CAF Confederation Cup or CAF Champions League spots, every point

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Jali’s Warning To Rele Over Europe Move

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Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Andile Jali has warned starlet Relebohile Mofokeng to first make sure he really wants to move abroad and not make the decision based on the noise around him. Mofokeng, 21, has enjoyed an impressive stint in the Pirates first team since his promotion two seasons ago that has also seen him break into the senior national team and also impressed on the international stage. Last season, he was a finalist for the Player of the Season award and this term some people are already tipping him to be a finalist again with nine goals and six

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Chislett Opens Up On ‘Shock’ Soweto Derby Reaction

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Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Ethan Chislett has spoken about the feedback he received after the recent Soweto Derby against Orlando Pirates, saying it caught him by surprise. The 3-0 loss to their arch-rivals in February was only Chislett’s second match in the black and gold with his debut having come in the match against Stellenbosch FC days earlier since his signing at the start of the season. The 28-year-old told Chiefs media department that he was shocked that fans rated his performance good while it took him a bit of time to grasp the occasion that is the Soweto Derby.  

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Zothwane – Pirates Mustn’t Bank On Us To Stop Sundowns

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Richards Bay FC co-coach Papi Zothwane has urged Orlando Pirates not to rely on his side to halt the in-form Mamelodi Sundowns. Speaking to journalists after his team held the Buccaneers to a 2-2 draw in the Betway Premiership — a result that dented Pirates’ title hopes — Zothwane made it clear that Richards Bay will focus on their own objectives.  The Natal Rich Boyz are set to host other title contenders Sundowns on 25 April, a match Pirates will watch closely in hopes of a slip-up.  However, Zothwane insisted that each team is focused on its own path, saying

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