Stellies Remain Humble After Yet Another Next Gen Final

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Stellenbosch FC DStv Diski Challenge side reached their third successive Premier League Next Generation final after beating three England sides. The Cape Winelands side was confirmed to have made it to yet another final of NEXT Gen tournament when they beat Crystal Palace 1-0, making it their third consecutive final. The 2023/24 DDC champions remain the only side yet to concede in the tournament and they have a chance of winning their second NEXT Gen trophy when facing Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. Head coach Evangelos Vellios was left amazed by the performance of the Young Maroons, stating that they will

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‘Obrigado’ Must Learn From Maswanganyi – Khanye

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Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye has advised Amakhosi youngster Mfundo Vilakazi to learn from his Orlando Pirates counterpart Patrick Maswanganyi in terms of being productive in his showboating. Vilakazi has been under fire for his showboating from after doing so in Chiefs’ 4-0 pre-season friendly defeat to Young Africans SC last week. Meanwhile, Maswanganyi is also known for his showboating but once again was instrumental in Pirates’ 3-1 win over SuperSport United in the MTN 8 quarter-final on Saturday. Khanye, who was a trickery winger himself, has addressed the topic and the former Amakhosi winger says he doesn’t mind

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Hunt’s Red Card Explained

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SuperSport United assistant coach Andre Arendse has explained Gavin Hunt got sent off because he got too emotional over a potential offside before Orlando Pirates’ third goal. Matsatsantsa lost their MTN8 quarter-final to Orlando Pirates 3-1 after extra-time at a packed Orlando Stadium on Saturday. However, the match was evenly poised for large parts before the Buccaneers raced to a two-goal lead in extra-time. Hunt gut sent off right after Pirates’ third goal, with Arendse confirming he argued over a potential offside. “It’s difficult to say… It wasn’t so much about the penalty that wasn’t given,” he told journalists after

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Is Saleng Back? Riveiro Responds

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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro admits the Monnapule Saleng of the 2022/23 season could be back. Saleng, 26, won the DStv Premiership Players’ Player of the Season when he netted 15 goals with 11 assists in 30 games in his first full season with the club. However, it was suggested some personal reasons had affected him in the following campaign as he cut a peripheral figure with the emergence of Patrick Maswanganyi and Relebohile Mofokeng in the first eleven. His return of five goals and as many assists in 27 games didn’t live up to his lofty expectations but

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Arendse On Pule Debut Goal At Orlando

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SuperSport United assistant coach Andre Arendse has lauded Vincent Pule after he scored on his debut against his former club Orlando Pirates. Pule, 32, scored to level matters at eSgodini after Olisa Ndah had scored the first goal of the 2024/25 season on the brink of half-time. It was an industrious display from the experienced winger as he kept Thabiso Monyane on his toes and created plenty of havoc in the final third alongside the likes of Bradley Grobler – who assisted his goal. Pule refused to celebrate out of respect for the club he spent six years with, winning

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Riveiro Praises Bucs Star After Man Of The Match Display

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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro reserved special praise for Man-of-The-Match Monnapule Saleng, saying the pacey winger is a threat when he’s in the mood. The Bucs winger scored one and provided an assist as the holders stormed to an empthatic 3-1 win over SuperSport United at a packed-to-rafters Orlando Stadium. The Spanish mentor was full of admiration for the 26-year-old, urging him to carry on with his impressive displays going forward. “He play well right?,” Riveiro told SuperSport TV. “I think he [Saleng] did a good job. He’s a permanent threat when he’s in the right mood or when

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Pirates Beat SSU To Book MTN8 Semis Spot

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Orlando Pirates are on course to defend their MTN8 crown after a thumping 3-1 victory over SuperSport United in extra-time at Orlando Stadium on Saturday evening. Matsatsantsa started better as former Pirates winger Vincent Pule found Bradley Grobler in the box three minutes in, with his header off target. In the fourth minute, Pule was brought down just outside the Pirates but Neo Rapoo’s resulting free-kick hit the Pirates wall and out for a throw-in. Pirates’ struggle with fluidity allowed Pule to have an 11th-minute attempt at goal which missed the target. Relebohile Mofokeng with perhaps the miss of the

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Mashego Reveals Mshishi’s World Cup Dream

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Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana left-back Terrence Mashego has revealed his club and country teammate Themba Zwane’s dream of qualifying for the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Outside of hosting the 2010 edition of the global showpiece, South Africa has not qualified for a World Cup in 24 years. With how Bafana performed at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) where they won a medal for the first time in 24 years there is renewed belief the team can qualify. The feat has inspired the team and the nation to believe that they can qualify for next World Cup. Bafana

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Sono Recalls Pitso Fallout For ‘Parking The Bus’

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The legendary Jomo Sono has revealed he had a bust-up with Pitso Mosimane after a game in which he parked the bus to secure a victory. Mosimane was honoured with a Doctorate at the University of Johannesburg last week for his contributions to African football. The three-time CAF Champions League winning coach was alongside the likes of Sono, Dr Danny Jordaan, Molefi Olifant, Florent Ibenge, Aliou Cisse amongst the high-profile football figures in attendance. And ‘Bra J’, as he’s affectionately known, admits he feels proud that one of his products has reached these heights of success, even though it’s not

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