Mohafe Opens Up On Appollis’ Failed Transfer

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Polokwane City head coach Phuti Mohafe was pleased with star player Oswin Appollis’ contribution despite a slow start, and strongly believes they can challenge for honours this term after his failed move. Rise And Shine soared to the top of the Betway Premiership standings after a 2-0 victory over Magesi FC in the Limpopo derby against Magesi on Saturday. City obtained the lead in the 30th-minute from veteran frontman Puleng Tlolane before Sibusiso Thabalala put the match beyond the reach of the PSL debutants. Speaking to the media after the game, Mohafe had no complaints on how Appollis applied himself

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Mido – Why I Moved To MFC

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George Maluleka has explained his decision to join Kruger United, and what he hopes to bring to the newly promoted Motsepe Foundation Championship outfit. Maluleka has been a free agent since leaving AmaZulu at the end of the 2023/24 campaign before joining the MFC outfit on Wednesday, having penned a one-year deal with an option to extend. The former SuperSport United, Ajax Cape Town, Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder brings a wealth of experience to a club that was only founded just over a year ago, and the 35-year-old hopes to not only contribute, but also encourage the rising

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Morena On What Pirates’ CAF Progression Means For Bafana

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Jwaneng Galaxy head coach Morena Ramoreboli is pleased with Orlando Pirates’ progression to the CAF Champions League stages, saying it will aid Bafana Bafana in great deal with players who have gained continental experience. Morena’s Galaxy outfit were unable to overturn the first leg deficit as they crashed out of the competition. They lost the home tie 2-0 before Monnapule Saleng’s late solitary trike completed the double win over the Botswana Premier League champions at Orlando Stadium. The 43-year-old Free State-born mentor reckoned Pirates joining Mamelodi Sundowns in Africa’s premium club competition will be an added advantage for the South

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Riveiro – ‘Bunch Of Winners’

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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro heaped huge praise on his international contingency of players at his disposal after sealing passage to the CAF Champions League group stage. The Buccaneers overcame Jwaneng Galaxy 1-0 in their second leg encounter eSgodini for a group stage qualification in five years courtesy of a 93rd minute winner from Monnapule Saleng. Thalente Mbatha, Nkosinathi Sibisi and Relebohile Mofokeng came off the bench to control the match to preserve their 2-0 lead from their first leg clash in Botswana, with the Spanish mentor commending his charges for a workmanlike and disciplined performance against the hardworking

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4 SA Stars Qualify For CAFCL Group Stages

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Four South African stars have joined Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns in the CAF Champions League group stages. On Friday, Khanyisa Mayo and CR Belouizdad overcame a 1-0 first-leg defeat to AS Douanes in the second leg to force penalties. They then went on to win the shootout to avoid an upset. On Saturday, three more SA stars abroad followed. First it was Percy Tau’s Al Ahly to book their ticket in the group stages. The CAFCL record champions made light work of Gor Mahia, beating them 3-0 in the second leg and 6-0 on aggregate. Just two hours later,

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Manqoba Explains 11 Starting XI Changes

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Mamelodi Sundowns head Manqoba Mngqithi has explained why he changed his complete starting XI in the second leg of their CAF Champions League second preliminary round clash. Masandawana beat Mbabane Swallows 4-0 on the night thanks to goals by Kobamelo Kodisang, Malibongwe Khoza, Thembinkosi Lorch and Sphelelele Mkhulise scoring the goals. The victory came despite Mngqithi ringing the changes, with the coach explaining he is trying to manage his squad ahead of a long and testing season. “It’s very important for everyone in our group to believe that he’s got a chance to play in this team,” he said on

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Pirates Into CAFCL Group Stage For The First Time Since 2018/19

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Orlando Pirates secured their place in the group stages of the CAF Champions League after a 3-0 aggregate win over Jwaneng Galaxy. Taking a 2-0 lead from their 1st leg in Gaborone last week, it appeared that Pirates were looking to play without taking many risks in the opening half. Jwaneng showed the pedigree and experience in the competition, holding the home side man for man but without testing Sipho Chaine that much. But in the icy cold weather of Soweto, which went below four degrees, not many players were impressed on the evening, none more so than new signing

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Sundowns Hammer Swallows To Book CAFCL Group Stages

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Mamelodi Sundowns made light work of Mbabane Swallows again, beating them 4-0 on the night and 8-0 on aggregate to book their place in the CAF Champions League group stages. Manqoba Mngqithi rang the changes after winning the first leg at the same venue 4-0 last weekend. The Sundowns coach changed his complete starting XI, with Erwin Saavedra making his first appearance for Masandawana in 20 months. Thembinkosi Lorch also made his first start of the season, as did Rushine De Reuck, Malibongwe Khoza, Zuko Mdunyelwa, Divine Lunga and Kobamelo Kodisang. The home side dominated proceedings in the first interval

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Sundowns & Swallows Utd XI Confirmed

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Mamelodi Sundowns and Mbabane Swallows have announced their starting lineups for this evening’s TotalEnergies CAF Champions League second-leg clash at Lucas Moripe Stadium. Sundowns seem to have found their feet in the new season after scoring six goals in their last two matches including two goals against their rivals SuperSport United in the Betway Premiership. Masandawana has one foot in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League group stages after hammering Swallows 4-0 in the first leg at Lucas Moripe Stadium, which was their ‘away’ game. Lucas Ribeiro scored twice, Iqraam Rayners opened his account, and defender Mosa Lebusa also scored. Swallows

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