African Giants In Talks With Ramos

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African giants Zamalek SC have shown interest in signing former Spain and Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos. Ramos spent 16 years as a Real Madrid player playing over 670 matches for the Los Blancos and won 22 trophies including four UEFA Champions League titles. The 38-year-old returned to his boyhood club Sevilla at the beginning 2023/24 season after a successful stint with Paris St Germain in France but only played one season. The 2010 FIFA World Cup winner is currently a free agent, and he is allowed to join a team of his choice. Omar Zaalouk who is a player

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Miguel Makes Bold Statement Ahead Of FNB Stadium Debut

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Kaizer Chiefs defender Inacio Miguel says every game is a home game as the biggest club in South Africa. Miguel, 28, joined the club from Petro de Luanda in the off-season and has enjoyed an impressive start to life at Chiefs. He won the Man of the Match award on Wednesday evening after scoring in their 3-1 win over AmaZulu ahead of facing the league champions, Mamelodi Sundowns this weekend. Amakhosi played in a sold out Toyota Stadium and Moses Mabhida in their opening two league outings and it appears it’s heading for another for their first home game of

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Manqoba – We Are Not Going To War With Chiefs

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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi says they are set for a game of football not war against Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Chiefs come into the game filled with confidence with two wins in their opening two league games: 2-1 win over Marumo Gallants and a 3-1 win over AmaZulu away from home. And their first home game of the season at the Calabash is against the reigning champions Sundowns – who have won their opening two games as well. Mngqithi’s side secured a 2-0 win over SuperSport United and a 4-1 thumping over Marumo Gallants and

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Mokwena – Where I Was Challenged Most At Sundowns

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Former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena has admitted that managing the different personalities in Masandawana’s squad was an area where he felt challenged the most. Mokwena, 37, was what many would call a “player’s coach or manager”, who had a very good relationship to many of his stars. At Chloorkop, he’s had to deal with a big squad, filled with players from academy to experienced seniors and internationals. The now Wydad coach admitted it was a challenge for him to handle the many personalities, but he always tries to build human connections that go beyond the pitch. “It is probably

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Miguel On Sizzling Sirino & Foreigner Expectations

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Kaizer Chiefs defender Inacio Miguel has lauded Gaston Sirino as a ‘high-level’ player and admits as foreigners they have to raise the standard of the team. Sirino has become an instant fan favourite after his opening two games for the club, bagging a goal and two assists in the wins over Marumo Gallants and AmaZulu. After six seasons at Mamelodi Sundowns, in which he won six league titles, the 33-year-old is now playing a starring role at the Soweto giants, with Miguel equally creating excitement within the club. “Sirino brings us a lot of experience you know, he’s a fantastic

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Mendes Makes Solid Debut In Sweden After Chiefs Switch

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There are high hopes for South African U17 international Steven Mendes after he made his debut in Sweden within the Hammarby Academy structures. Mendes, 16, joined the youth set-up of the Allsvenskan side in the window that has just passed after impressing in the Amakhosi development and earning his way into the national U17 squad. The promising midfielder has already made his debut for the club and his representative Matthew Moore of Centre Circle admits he wasn’t surprised that they were impressed by the player who was signed after an assessment at the club. “He’s a solid 8, hard-working, smart

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Martin Opens Up On Ofori Situation

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AmaZulu coach Pablo Martin gave the latest update on former Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Richard Ofori, who is “in talks” to join the club. Usuthu has had a difficult start to the new season, losing their first two matches while conceding five goals. They lost their opening match against Polokwane City in the last minute after experienced goalkeeper Veli Mothwa committed an error right at the death of the game. Martin protected the Bafana Bafana international, stating that everybody makes mistakes and insisted that Mothwa should be supported as well. But a few days later, Usuthu are looking to rope in

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Tinkler Concerned By City Players’ Attitude

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Cape Town City head coach Eric Tinkler was left concerned by his players’ attitude after going a goal down against their arch-rivals Stellenbosch FC. City lost their fourth straight Western Cape derby on Wednesday night and that left Tinkler very frustrated. It was a tight game up until the opening goal from Andre de Jong in the 43rd minute. But things changed in the second half, as City dropped and Stellies were all over them and scored two goals making it 3-0. This was the joint-heaviest defeat for the Citizens in the history of the Western Cape derby and Tinker

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Mngqithi Praises Nabi, Name 3 Chiefs Danger Men

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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi has commended the work Nasreddine Nabi has done at Kaizer Chiefs and also named three Amakhosi players who have impressed him so far. Masandawana face Amakhosi in a highly-expected match at FNB Stadium at 15:00 on Saturday after both sides started the 2024/25 league campaign with two wins. After Sundowns scored four goals in three of their last four matches, Mngqithi was asked whether fans can expect a similar scoreline on Saturday, but the Sundowns coach insisted they are in for a tough encounter, praising the early work of Nabi. “I think we should go

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