Pirates & Galaxy Utd XI Announced

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Orlando Pirates and Jwaneng Galaxy have announced their starting line-up for today’s CAF Champions League second preliminary round second-leg clash at Orlando Stadium. Pirates have a chance to book their place in the CAF Champions League group stages for the first time since the 2018/19 season. The Buccaneers have an advantage coming to this second leg after winning the first leg in Botswana a week ago by 2-0. Tshegofatso Mabasa and Deon Hotto were on the scoresheet on the day, leaving the Botswana League champions on a brink of an exit. Morena Ramoreboli’s side now need to win by a

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Morena Addresses Disrespect And Muthi Allegations

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Jwaneng Galaxy head coach Morena Ramoreboli says he will fight against the disrespect they receive in the CAF Champions League and addressed the allegations of muthi. Galaxy have been accused by several clubs in the competition of being beneficiaries of positive results due to the alleged use of black magic in their fixtures. With massive results against Simba SC and Wydad coming in previous seasons, eliminating Orlando Pirates at the same stage last year, Galaxy have often shaken the apple cart. But the rising club on the continent comes with it’s pros and cons, with their coach admitting respect is

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How To Watch Pirates vs Jwaneng Live

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Orlando Pirates will be facing Jwaneng Galaxy at Orlando Stadium this evening for a place in the CAF Champions League group stage. Pirates hold a 2-0 advantage from their 1st leg Champions League 2nd preliminary round tie that was played out in Gaborone last week. Goals from Tshegofatso Mabasa and Deon Hotto offers Jose Riveiro’s side a major advantage as they look to avenge their shock exit at this stage by their opponents last season. While the Mamelodi Sundowns game against Mbabane Swallows will be on SABC3, SABC Sport and SABC+, the Pirates clash is available on SABC+ and SABCSport.com.

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Spurs CEO Reveals Truth Around Chiefs Offers For Velebayi

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Cape Town Spurs Chief Executive Officer Alexi Efstathiou has revealed why the move of Asanele Velabayi to Kaizer Chiefs did not happen. Velebayi has been one of the most talked about players during this past transfer window after he had been linked with a move to Chiefs in the off-season. Unfortunately, the Bafana Bafana winger’s move to Amakhosi collapsed after both parties couldn’t agree on a fee. The Spurs CEO explained to iDiski Times that they did all they could to assist the move to happen but Chiefs never came back with an acceptable figure. “There was interest from three

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Mokwena – If I Speak…

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Wydad Athletic Club head coach Rulani Mokwena was left unhappy with the referee in their 1-1 draw against Union Touarga Sport. Touarga Sport opened the scoring in the 16th minute from the penalty spot, with the officials taking five minutes to review a handball incident. Walid Nassi equalised for Wydad just before the half-time break, netting his first goal of the season. The Red Castle scored via a late penalty in their previous league encounter against MA Tetouan, which they won 1-0 and currently sit on four points from three league games. But the South African mentor was left unhappy

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Ex-NWU Talent Lands Major Move To Europe

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Former North West University FC midfielder Tjipe Karuuombe is set to join Erovnuli Liga giants FC Dinamo Tbilisi. The 22-year-old spent two years with NWU in Potchefstroom before joining third-tier Czech Republic outfit FK Loko Praha. After the stint, he returned to his homeland with University of Namibia (UNAM FC) where he once again excelled and earned a call-up to the senior national team. He started in their recent 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Liberia, scoring in the 1-1 draw and in the goalless draw against North African giants Tunisia. Two more caps followed in the international break that’s passed

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Riveiro Opens Up On Potential Mofokeng Transfer

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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says he is happy to have Relebohile Mofokeng at the Buccaneers and has a special future ahead of him. The Spanish mentor could not rule out the starlet possibly moving abroad after he had trialled at English Premiership side Wolverhampton Wanderers following his impressive first team debut in October last year. The 19-year-old had another consistent season in 2023/24 with Pirates that saw him cap it off with the Young Player of the Season award and call-ups to the senior national team. On top of that he has been linked with interest from clubs

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No Deal? Appollis Named In PLK City Squad For Magesi Match

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Polokwane City winger Oswin Appollis is currently in camp with his side at the Protea Hotel in Limpopo. Appollis made a massive return to the top flight football last campaign after spending a season at Pretoria Callies in the Motsepe Foundation Championship where he caught the eyes of Polokwane City. The former SuperSport United winger earned his place in the Bafana Bafana squad after producing quality performances week in and week out at City. He finished the 2023/24 season as the club’s top goalscorer in all competitions with seven goals and had the most assists at the Rise and Shine.

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Wydad Drop Points In Mokwena’s Third League Game

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Wydad Athletic Club have picked up a 1-1 draw against Union Touarga on Friday evening. The game started very disrupted with the referee having two long VAR reviews, first for a red card against Wydad for a dangerous tackle, which was overruled after review in the seventh minute. However, Wydad conceded a penalty in the 15th minute – after a five minute review – for a handball inside the box and Mouad Dahak stepped up to convert for the hosts. Wydad equalised after 37 minutes when Walid Nassi pounced on a lose ball in the box after the UTS goalkeeper

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