Sundowns Record Signing Revealed At R62m

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Mamelodi Sundowns transfer record was smashed in the current window with the fee of Brazilian striker Arthur Sales confirmed at €3.2-million (R62m). Sales, 22, joined Sundowns in the off-season from Belgian club SK Lommel where he scored 18 goals with five assists in 50 games. He’s yet to open his account for Sundowns, but there’s high hopes for the forward to become one of their influential scorers going into the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Transfer Room, the platform where the likes of Marcelo Allende, Tashreeq Matthews and Matias Esquivel’s deals stemmed from confirmed that Sales was a record move

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Pitso Opens Up On Latest Interest

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Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane has revealed he has had strong interest from West Africa, as he aims to return to coaching. Mosimane, 60, has been without a club since leaving Saudi Arabian side Abha Club after they were relegated to the first division despite a valiant effort by Mosimane and his technical team. The South African tactician is Mzanis’s most successful club coach and has lifted 19 trophies throughout his career, but it seems he’s keener on working with a national team going forward. “The World Cup I’ve done with a country was once,” he

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Seema on Mbule Talk

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Sekhukhune United head coach Lehlohonolo Seema has responded to the reports linking the club with Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Sipho Mbule in this transfer window which closes on Friday. IDiski Times broke the news that Mbule is close to joining Babina Noko on loan after falling down the packing order at Chloorkop, however, the deal is yet to be finalised owing to the player agreeing terms. On Tuesday Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi said Mbule was training with the seven-time PSL champions after he returned from injury, when asked about the 26 year old. Speaking after Sekhukhune’s 1-0 Betway Premiership win over

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Kopo – Why Jali Was Substituted

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Veteran midfielder Andile Jali was hauled off at halftime after sustaining a hamstring injury according to Chippa United head coach Kwanele Kopo. The former Orlando Pirates captain had given the Chilli Boys a 21st minute lead with a rocket from 30 yards out before Tshegofatso Mabasa levelled matters. Monnapule Saleng then struck deep in stoppage time to hand the Buccaneers all three points with a 2-1 win. At the resumption of the second period, Jali was spotted taking up a seat on the bench instead of returning to the pitch, with Kopo admitting that the former Bafana Bafana international was

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Late Saleng Winner Cancels Out Jali’s Stunner

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Monnapule Saleng netted in stoppage time as Orlando Pirates rallied from a goal down to beat Chippa United 2-1 in their 2024/25 Betway Premiership opener at Orlando Stadium on Wednesday evening. In the 15th minute, Olisa Ndah got the better of his country man Stanley Nwabali but his header missed the target. An absolute stunner from former Bucs skipper Andile Jali found the top corner in the 21st minute to give Chippa a shock 1-0 lead. Saleng missed a glorious chance to draw Pirates level in the 34th minute shooting straight at Nwabali. Bienvenue Eva Nga’s 36th-minute long range effort

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Mngqithi On Zwane Situation – We Need To Take Care Of Sundowns

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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi has dismissed suggestions of any issues around club legend Themba Zwane. There’s been questions amongst media and the club’s fan base around his role within the first eleven becoming less frequent while he’s become a key figure in the national team. With several dynamic displays over the last 12 months for Bafana Bafana, his role at Sundowns has been desribed as a plan to keep him fit and fresh for six competitions they will compete in during the 2024/25 season. It also comes after speculation around his long-term future at the club, having signed a

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Pirates & Chippa Utd Starting XIs Confirmed

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Orlando Pirates and Chippa United have announced their starting lineups for tonight’s Betway Premiership clash at Orlando Stadium. Both sides kick off their league campaign with the Buccaneers having already been competitive in two competitions. They have qualified for a third successive MTN8 final and are on the brink of making the CAF Champions League group stages after beating Jwaneng Galaxy 2-0 in the away leg. Meanwhile, United will play their first competitive match of the new term since May 2024, and have had to play friendlies during the offseason to keep fit. The Chilli Boys brought in a couple

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Former Pirates Coach Sacked In Africa

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Former Orlando Pirates head coach Milutin Sredojević has been relieved of his duties as coach of the Libyan national team. The much travelled ‘Micho’ is said to have been shown the exit door just weeks to Libya’s 2025 AFCON double-header against Nigeria. The 55-year-old Serbian tactician took over the Libyan hotseat from Salim Al-Jalali who had been serving as Libya’s interim head coach in October 2023. Despite his time with the Libyan national team coming to an end, Micho went unbeaten in his first eight games, winning six, with 95% of his squad being local players. Before his arrival, Libya

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Spurs’ Next MFC Match Moved To New Date

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Cape Town Spurs‘ next Motsepe Foundation Championship fixture against Hungry Lions has been moved from this coming Friday to next week Monday. The Urban Warriors were expected to host Ditau di a Rora this Friday, 20 September, under the lights at Athlone Stadium on match-day four. The fixture has now since been moved to Monday afternoon due to stadium unavailability, as Athlone Stadium will stage Stellenbosch FC’s league clash against Golden Arrows later this evening. According to the information received, Athlone Stadium management are planning to host at least one match a week as the field is still recovering after

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