Swallows & Sundowns Announce Starting XIs

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Mbabane Swallows host Mamelodi Sundowns in their first leg CAF Champions League 2nd preliminary round clash at the Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium this evening. With the eSwatini champions not having a stadium that meets the required standards for CAF, they have opted to host Sundowns in Tshwane. Having beat Mocombola giants Clube Ferroviário da Beira 1-0 over their two legs, Sundowns who are aiming for 10 consecutive group stage qualifications stand in their way of history. Masadawana are amongst the top five ranked sides in CAF at the moment were exempt from the opening round. The match kicks off in

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Pirates Collect Huge Win In CAFCL

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Goals from Tshegofatso Mabasa and Deon Hotto in each half gave Orlando Pirates a huge advantage in the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League as they defeated Jwaneng Galaxy 2-0 in the first leg of the tie at the Botswana National stadium on Saturday. Pirates dominated proceedings from the opening half, however squandered a couple chances before scoring the opener. In the opening 10 minutes Thalente Mbatha crossed to Monnapule Saleng in the box but the latter was beaten by Galaxy’s goalkeeper’s quick reaction. Saleng was involved in another goal creation in the 14th minute when he passed to

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Nabi – Why Blom Isn’t In The Squad

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Kaizer Chiefs head coach has explained why Njabulo Blom is not part of the playing squad in their season opener against Marumo Gallants. Blom, 24, was a surprise signing from Chiefs as they lured him back to the club from Major League Soccer outfit St Louis City SC, where he had a fallout with their new head coach. Despite being one of their key players during the tenure of Bradely Carnell, the MLS side allowed Blom to return to Amakhosi on a season-long loan with an option to buy. “Not all the players are ready, especially some of the new

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Chiefs’ 24/25 Captain Confirmed

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Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed Nasreddine Nabi’s captain for the 2024/25 season. The Tunisian mentor has made several changes to the Amakhosi line-up, with new signings Fiacre Ntwari, Rushwin Dortley, Inacio Miguel, Bradley Cross and Gaston Sirino all making their club debuts. Amakhosi take on Marumo Gallants at a sold-out Toyota Stadium, with Yusuf Maart one of the few players who have retained their spot in the line-up. The 29-year-old, who starts in the central midfield alongside Samkelo Zwane, was one of the captains last season, sharing the armband with the likes of Itumeleng Khune and Keagan Dolly. However, with the

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Gallants & Chiefs Starting XIs Announced

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Marumo Gallants and Kaizer Chiefs have announced their starting line-ups for this afternoon’s Betway Premiership clash at Free State Stadium. After spending one season in Motsepe Foundation Championship, Gallants have found their way back to the top flight by buying Moroka Swallows’ status. This afternoon they kickstart their season against Amakhosi at a sold-out stadium. Bahlabane Ba Ntwa are led by experienced Dan Malesela who has seen it all in South African football. Gallants will be playing in front of their Bloemfontein supporters for the first time this season. Chiefs’ new life under Nasreddine Nabi begins this afternoon as the

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How To Watch Pirates Live

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Orlando Pirates‘ CAF Champions League importan tclash with Jwaneng Galaxy is show live on SABC Sport this afternoon. While the game is not shown on SABC’s traditional tv channels, the public broadcaster confirmed it will be shown on SABC Sport on DTT channel 4, as well as SABC+. The game kicks off at 16:00 at the Botswana National Stadium in Garborone where the Buccaneers lost 1-0 last season. They did manage to win the home fixture 1-0 but were eliminated on penalties by Morena Ramoreboli’s side. The Galaxy coach has a history of upsetting Pirates after beating them 4-1 with

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Galaxy & Pirates Starting XIs Announced

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Jwaneng Galaxy and Orlando Pirates have announced their starting line-ups for this afternoon CAF Champions League clash at National Stadium, Gaborone. Pirates’ CAF Champions League journey continues as they face the team that ended their dreams last season. The Buccaneers beat Disciples FC 4-0 on aggregate in the first round. Meanwhile, Galaxy beat Namibian champions African Stars on penalties, losing the first leg 1-0 before cancelling out that score in the second leg to force penalties. Last year, the Buccaneers lost to 1-0 Galaxy at the very same stadium and they will look to avoid that this time around. Jose

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Manqoba Makes Bold Statement On Mabena, Kutlwano & Co

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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi has suggested the youngsters emerging the squad have the quality to compete for starting berths as much as the senior players. Siyabonga Mabena, Ntandoyenkosi Nkosi, Kutlwano Letlaku and Malinbongwe Khoza have been among the DStv Diski Challenge players who featured heavily in Sundowns pre-season preparations. Letlaku, who joined the club last season from the School of Excellence, earned a start against Stellenbosch in their second league MTN8 semi-final defeat before the FIFA international break. It’s been suggested that Sundowns are looking to develop these promising talents in the first team this season amongst the core

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How Chiefs Could Line Up For Nabi Debut

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Kaizer Chiefs will finally open their 2024/25 season on Saturday, and here is how Amakhosi could line up in Nasreddine Nabi’s first game. The Glamour Boys had a long pre-season after missing out on the Top 8 last campaign. As a consequence, their match against Marumo Gallants will be their first official game under new head coach Nabi. Chiefs, though, did play several pre-season friendlies, with some players impressing the new head coach. Nabi is expected to hand new goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari a starting XI debut, but the spot among the goalkeepers seems tightly contested. At the back, Reeve Frosler

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