All 16 CAFCL Teams Revealed

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There will be a strong South African presence in the CA Champions League group stages after all the preliminary rounds were completed this weekend. Both Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates, of course, booked their places with comfortable aggregate wins over Mbabane Swallows and Jwaneng Galaxy respectively. But several other clubs where South Africans are plying their trade also advanced. Percy Tau and defending champions Al Ahly made light work of Kenyan side Gor Mahia, winning 6-0 on aggregate. Tau scored a brace in the first leg 3-0 win. Egypt’s Pyramids FC, where Fagrie Lakay plays, also advanced, winning their tie

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Man City Held By 10-man Arsenal At Etihad

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John Stones’ 97th-minute goal saved Manchester City from jaws of defeat as they held 10-man Arsenal to a 1-1 draw in a drama-filled English Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday evening. City made strong start with Ilkay Gundogan missing a sitter in the seventh minute after being played in by Bernardo Silva. Erling Haaland then gave the champions a ninth-minute lead, making it 1-0 to mark his 100th goal in just 105 starts for the Etihad outfit. Gundogan then hit the upright in the 14th minute from a free-kick with David Raya well beaten. Riccardo Calafiori’s superb

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10-Man Stellenbosch Hold Vita & Advance

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A ten-man Stellenbosch showed grit and resilience to draw 1-1 with AS Vita, as the South African club booked their place in the group stages of the CAF Confederation Cup, with an aggregate score of 3-1. It proved to be a baptism of fire for the continental debutants, who had played all their three previous CAFCC games in South Africa. Thabo Moloisane and Bradley Mojela had scored in the first leg to give Steve Barker’s team the advantage going into the decider in Kinshasa. Mojela thought he’d scored again early in the searing heat of Congo, but his goal in

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Highflying Casric Make It Three Wins, Baroka Win Again

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Table-toppers Casric Stars were the biggest winners in this weekend’s Motsepe Foundation Championship round, as there was a drought of goals in other fixtures with only seven goals scored. Friday nights at Chatsworth Stadium saw Durban City FC host Eastern Cape-based Highbury FC. Early goal for Durban City scored by Siphamandla Zondi was cancelled out by Thokozani Ngubane in the 30th minute as both sides settled for a share of the spoils. Baroka got their second consecutive win following a narrow 1-0 win over Kruger United, with Tshepo Mashiloane scoring the only goal of the match. Bakgaga now sit on

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Fadlu Qualifies Ruthless Simba Into CAF Confed Cup Group Stages

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Fadlu Davids inspired Simba SC to a come-from-behind 3-1 thumping victory over Al Ahli Tripoli to reach the 2024/25 CAF Confederation Cup group stages at Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium in Dar es Salaam on Sunday afternoon. The home side was left shell shocked as Agostinho Mabululu pounced on a loose ball to tap into an open net just 17 minutes in. In the 35th minute, Simba leveled matters through Kibu Denis who produced a magical overhead kick to make it 1-1 after Tripoli players failed to clear the danger. It was 2-1 on the stroke of halftime for Fadlu Davids’

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Ofori Lands New PSL Club

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Former Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Richard Ofori has reached an agreement with AmaZulu, iDiski Times has learnt. Ofori, 30, left Pirates at the end of the 2023/24 season after his contract expired and it was not renewed. The 30-year-old won three MTN8 trophies and two Nedbank Cup trophies with the Buccaneers. He made 58 appearances for Bucs, keeping 29 clean sheets and conceeding 35 goals in the black and white. He also represented Ghana at the AFCON, which was hosted in Ivory Coast. iDiski Times learned that Usuthu reached an agreement with Ofori, as they aim to boost their goalkeeping department.

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Deano Opens Up On Pirates Home Debut

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Orlando Pirates defender Deano van Rooyen has described his home debut as a “great feeling” after they came from behind to register their first Betway Premiership victory of the season against Chippa United at Orlando Stadium. Van Rooyen, who made his official debut for the Buccaneers against Jwaneng Galaxy in the CAF Champions League preliminary round first leg in Botswana, put in a great shift for the Soweto giants as they left Gaborone as 2-0 victors. The cherry on top for the former Stellies skipper was making his debut in front of Pirates supporters, with the 27-year-old expressing his delight

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Chiefs & Downs Lose, Pirates Win & CT City Move Top

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Kaizer Chiefs suffered their first defeat of the DStv Diski Challenge campaign while Cape Town City moved top after handing Marumo Gallants a hefty football lesson. Orlando Pirates kicked off the weekend on a high note beating Sekhukhune United 1-0. Siphamandla Msezane’s first half goal was enough for Buccaneers to claim all three points making it back-to-back wins for the first time this season. Meanwhile, Babina Noko suffered their third defeat of the season. High scoring Cape Town City started the Sunday in a good way, hammering Marumo Gallants 6-1. In-form Shakeel April continued where he left off as he

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Seema Praises Mbule Signing

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Sekhukhune United head coach Lehlohonolo Seema has hailed the signing of Sipho Mbule from Mamelodi Sundowns, describing his acquisition as one who can “turn the tables.” Mbule sealed a transfer deadline day loan move to Babina Noko as he hopes to revive his once-promising career after falling down the pecking order in a star-studded Sundowns midfield. The 26-year-old is yet to feature for his new side, with Seema believing that ‘Master Chef’ will play a vital role in helping them have a great season ahead. “It’s a good acquisition for the club,” Seema said after their CAF Confederation Cup exit.

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