Munetsi Earns Recognition In France For Major Revival

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Former Orlando Pirates talent Marshall Munetsi has secured the Player of the Month gong at Paris FC as he continues to drive the club towards Ligue 1 safety. Munetsi, 29, returned to France in January on loan from Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers where he scored four goals with two assists in 31 games but with the club struggling for form – so did his impact wane. But now since his move to Paris, in a country where he spent six years with Stade de Reims, Munetsi has once again found himself with four goals in his last six Ligue

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South African Duo Earn FIFA World Cup Call

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South Africa will have representation on and off the pitch at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with referee Abongile Tom and assistant referee Zakhele Siwela both confirmed on the final list of match officials for the tournament. Tom is among 52 referees appointed for the tournament, which runs from 11 June to 19 July across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, while Siwela is part of the 88-strong assistant referee pool. Cape Town-born Tom, 34, is regarded as the top match official in the Premier Soccer League and has held FIFA referee status since 2020. It will be the first

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Tinkler – We Can Still Achieve This

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Sekhukhune United head coach Eric Tinkler remains optimistic that his side can still secure a top-three finish in the Betway Premiership despite recent setbacks.   Babina Noko played a 2-2 draw by AmaZulu FC on Monday afternoon, extending their winless streak to five matches in the league. Currently sitting in fifth place with 35 points from 23 games, Sekhukhune trail fourth-placed AmaZulu and are just four points behind Kaizer Chiefs, who occupy third position.  However, Chiefs still have two games in hand, making the race for a CAF Confederation Cup spot even more competitive. “Second half of the season hasn’t been

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Dladla Makes Bold Statement About Ncanana & Mkhize

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Durban City coach Pitso Dladla has praised Siphamandla Ncanana and Mfanafuthi Mkhize, insisting the duo are on par with Bafana Bafana’s centre-backs. After the match, Dladla addressed Mkhize’s injury absence, commending both him and captain Ncanana for their quality.  He added that Mkhize is likely to make a return in the near future after being limited to the stands. “Yes, look, I think two things, Mfanafuthi Mkhize is a quality player, one of the best centre-backs in the country together with Ncanana,” said Dladla. “I think, I’m just saying this, I think they are equally good as those who are

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Mngqithi – What Makes Orlando A Tough Place

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Golden Arrows head coach Manqoba Mngqithi says the Orlando Amstel Arena is a place where inexperienced players struggle, joking there might be some higher powers that affect them. Arrows were thumped 5-0 on Tuesday evening with Pirates running rampant, following on their 6-0 win over TS Galaxy in their previous league outing before the FIFA international break. They punished the visitors who had four players in the game who were making their first appearance at the stadium, three of who were in the ABC Motsepe League last season and one in the Motsepe Foundation Championship. “You’re talking about the fight

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Mokwena On Ittihad Progress Under His Leadership 

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Al Ittihad Tripoli head coach Rulani Mokwena has shared his thoughts on the team’s progress since taking charge.  The former Mamelodi Sundowns coach parted ways with MC Alger in mid-March to join the Libyan club, where he has reunited with Thembinkosi Lorch and Stephane Aziz Ki, both of whom he previously coached at Wydad Casablanca. Mokwena expressed satisfaction with how the squad is adapting to his methods, noting that he has a strong group of players to work with. “The team is responding well to the adaptation and some of the small details we want to make,” Mokwena told the

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Ncikazi On Pirates Playing at ‘Unfamiliar’ uMhlathuze

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Orlando Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi has spoken candidly about the challenge of playing in what he describes as “unfamiliar territory” when his side travels to the uMhlathuze Sports Complex for their upcoming clash against Richards Bay. The two teams are scheduled to meet on Friday night at the Natal Rich Boyz’s backyard, with kick-off set for 19:30.  The Buccaneers, who are firmly in the hunt for the league title, will be determined to secure a positive result against a KwaZulu-Natal outfit equally motivated to climb into the top half of the standings and create distance between themselves and the

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Jali – What Benni Brought To Pirates

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Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Andile Jali says Benni McCarthy brought more than just his playing quality when he joined the club. McCarthy the all-time top goal scorer for Bafana Bafana with 31 goals joined the Buccaneers towards the end of his playing career in 2011 having spent 14 years playing abroad where he also won the UEFA Champions League with Porto. The former AmaZulu and Cape Town City coach signed a two year deal as a free agent after leaving West Ham. McCarthy went on to score 10 goals for Pirates in his first season helping the side win a

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Cardoso Delighted With Return of Two Key Players 

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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has welcomed the return of Thapelo Morena and Arthur Sales from injury.  The pair made their comeback in Tuesday’s 1-0 victory over Durban City, helping the Brazilians secure valuable points on the road.  Morena had been sidelined for four matches, while Sales missed the previous fixture during their recovery.  Cardoso noted that their return comes at a crucial time, with a packed schedule ahead, including CAF Champions League commitments. “Look, there’s impact when you play so many matches. And if you look at the squad and the bench and the players, you understand that there

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