Mokwena Reacts To Opening Defeat

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Wydad Athletic Club Rulani Mokwena has reacted to suffering a defeat in his first official game for the Moroccan giants. Wydad lost 1-0 to MAS de Fes after conceding an injury-time penalty and were unable to turn 70% of possession and the lion share of shots into a victory. Mokwena wasn’t happy with the result but saw some positives in the performance of his new side. “I’m sad, I don’t like losing. I’m a very bad loser,” he told hesport. “A good opponent in a difficult stadium, so congratulations to the opponents. That’s the most important thing we can say,

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Pirates & CT City Starting XIs Confirmed

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Orlando Pirates and Cape Town City have announced their starting line-ups ahead of this afternoon’s MTN8 second-leg semi-final clash at Orlando Stadium. Two days ago, these two sides battled out in Cape Town in the first leg of the Wafa Wafa last four with the tie ending in an entertaining 1-1 draw at DHL Stadium. This was a positive result for Pirates, as they managed to score an away goal courtesy of Relebohile Mofokeng. City’s equalizer came deep in the second half when Jaedin Rhodes found the back of the net to make the second leg even more interesting at

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SSU Eyeing Pirates Star As Marquee Signing?

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SuperSport United have switched their attention to out-of-favour Orlando Pirates striker Zakhele Lepasa before the current transfer window slams shut. Lepasa, 27, has been playing second and third fiddle to Tshegofatso Mabasa and Evidence Makgopa in Jose Riveiro’s attacking front, and after Bradley Grobler suffered a serious injury, which could keep him out of competitive action for over four months, Gavin Hunt’s side are said to have identified him as priority target. The former TS Galaxy frontman is no stranger to the Tshwane giants, having spent six months on loan there for the second half of the 2022/23 campaign before

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Gallants Sign Former Baroka Midfielder

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Betway Premiership outfit Marumo Gallants have completed the signing of former Baroka FC midfielder Lucky Sekela Sithole until June 2025, with a further two-year option. Sithole left Bakgaga following the expiration of his contract after he had opted against a stay despite being presented with a new offer. The 27-year-old played 28 league games for the Lebowakgomo-based outfit last season, netting six goals and providing a further two assists, helping them to qualify for the promotional playoffs where they fell short to Richards Bay who preserved their topflight status. Sithole had a stellar season at Baroka, with the likes of

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SA Talent Secures Move To Serie A

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Ayanda Sishuba has completed a move to Serie A side Hellas Verona from Ligue 1 side RC Lens oon a permanent basis. Sishuba, 19, is the son of a former Bafana Bafana midfielder Asanda Sishuba, who played for various clubs in Belgium, including Royal Antwerp. Ayanda was born in Belgium in 2005 and grew up there. Despite growing up in Belgium the 19-year-old spent all of his playing career in France, plying his trade for RC Lens at junior levels. He got promoted to the first team at the beginning of the 2023/24 season. He made seven appearances in Ligue

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Tau Responds To Chiefs & Downs Talk

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Al Ahly and Bafana Bafana winger Percy Tau has insisted he has not been approached by Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns over a potential transfer. Tau, 30, still has one year left on his deal with the Egyptian giants and insisted he is happy at the club. He has also addressed the constant rumours linking him with a return to South Africa in the current transfer window. “No one, we’re not talking to anyone,” he told Andile Ncube on Sport Nights Amplified. “Sundowns?” – “no”, “Chiefs?” – “no”. “I’ve seen the rumours, there is an opportunity for me at Chiefs,

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Rulani Suffers Defeat In League Opener

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Rulani Mokwena’s Wydad Athletic Club have lost their Botola Pro opener in dramatic fashion after conceding an injury-time penalty. Wydad were traveling to MAS de Fes, the 11th-placed team from last season but it wasn’t the dream start Mokwena and his team would’ve wanted. The Moroccan giants were able to register their new players this week after their transfer ban by FIFA was lifted, with new striker Cassius Mailula making the squad but starting on the bench. It was a pretty even tie in the first half, with neither side being able to create too many chances. But the home

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Deadline Day Live: Man Utd Sign PSG Star, Arsenal With Last-Min Loan?

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Manchester United have announced the signing of Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Manuel Ugarte, while Arsenal are closing in on Raheem Sterling. United had a busy Deadline Day, announcing the arrival of Mail wonder kid Sekou Kone, while Scott McTominay left the club to join Napoli. Late on Deadline Day, the Red Devils also confirmed the arrival of midfielder Ugarte from PSG. The 23-year-old moved to the Old Trafford on a deal until 2029, with an option to extend in a deal said to be worth €50 million plus €5 million. Meanwhile, Arsenal are closing in on a last-minute loan for Raheem

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Bafana Striker Wins Trophy In Egypt

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South African international Fagrie Lakay has won his first trophy in Egypt after beating ZED FC 1-0 in the Egyptian Cup final. Lakay, 27, recently signed a new deal with Pyramids and has rewarded his team with 12 goals in 2023/24. One of his most important came in the Egyptian Cup semi-final, as Pyramids drew 1-1 with El Masry before winning on penalties. On Friday, Lakay featured just 45 minutes, as he was taken off at half-time. But his side managed to lift the trophy after Fiston Mayele scored a 87th minute winner. It was the first time in 13

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