Stellies Beat Third EPL Side

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Stellenbosch FC’s DDC champions beat Crystal Palace on Saturday to book their spot in the third successive Premier League Next Generation Tournament final. In fact, after winning successive matches against Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa, Stellies came to the game knowing that they were already in final for the third successive time. Palace started the game wanting to put the DDC champions under pressure, as they needed a win themselves to advance to the final. The game was played more in the middle park with both teams canceling each other out. After nine minutes of football, Roy-Keane Aventur had an

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Pirates Announce Starting XI vs SSU For MTN8 Opener

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Orlando Pirates have announced a strong starting XI for their much-anticipated MTN8 title-defence opener against SuperSport United at Orlando Stadium this afternoon. Jose Riveiro and his technical team come into this clash with at least seven first-team players currently nursing respective injuries. Riveiro has gone for a tried and tested experienced squad, with teenage sensation Relebohile Mofokeng the only youngster handed a starting berth. Here is how they line up: Pirates XI: Chaine, Sesane, Ndah (c), Monyane, Hotto, Makhaula, Mbatha, Saleng, Mofokeng, Maswanganyi, Mabasa. Subs: Buthelezi, Moleleki, Baloni, Kimvuidi, Maela, Dlamini, Makgopa, Ndlondlo, Sibisi SSU XI: Goss, Mobbie, Rapoo, Hlatshwayo

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Kaizer Jr – Why We Signed Sirino

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Kaizer Chiefs Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Junior has given more insight into the signing of former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Gaston Sirino. Sirino, who left Sundowns as a free agent at the end of 2023/24, was announced by the Amakhosi on Saturday afternoon. Motaung Jr has now explained more about the 33-year-old Uruguayan’s signing, and how he feels he can add value to Nasreddine Nabi’s squad. “We have decided to add some experience in our team by bringing in Sirino,”  Motaung Jr told the club’s website.  “We know his quality and we believe he will help us this coming season and

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Official: Chiefs Confirm Major Signing

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Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed the signing of Gaston Sirino on a free transfer after his exit from Mamelodi Sundowns. Sirino, 33, has penned a two-year deal with the Soweto giants after six years at Sundowns where he won six league titles. The Uruguayan, who has secured his South African citizenship has been one of the most consistent attackers in the league since his arrival and provides a major boost to head coach Nasreddine Nabi’s options going into the 2024/25 season. Sirino is set to be honoured with the famed number 10 shirt of Amakhosi has scored 41 goals with 44

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Chiefs Land Defender From Pirates

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Kaizer Chiefs have announced the signing of left-back Bongani Sam from Orlando Pirates. Sam, 26, was part of their pre-season in Turkey but returned early due to injury, alongside fellow left-back Edmilson Dove. He was signed as a direct replacement for Sifiso Hlanti but the club could now still be forced into the market due to their injuries. He’s penned a three-year deal with an option to extend with the Soweto giants but was not expected to be part of their matchday squad against Young Africans on Sunday where they were trounced 4-0 in Bloemfontein. Sam spent last season on

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Kekana Opens Up On ‘Tough’ Rulani Exit

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Former Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena’s exit was a huge loss to the players on a personal and professional level, according to defender Grant Kekana. The 2023/24 PSL Defender of the Season was one of Mokwena’s close ‘sons’ during his time at Chloorkop before his unceremonious exit that saw him join Moroccan Botola Pro League side Wydad Athletic Club on a three-year deal. Kekana, 31, has been one of the Sundowns’ most outstanding and consistent players over the past few seasons, and has simultaneously played a huge role in Hugo Broos’ Bafana Bafana squad aiding them to a bronze

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Pirates Confirm Further Injury Blows Ahead Of MTN8

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MTN8 defending champions Orlando Pirates have confirmed that duo Thabiso Lebitso and Miguel Timm are the club’s latest injury casualties ahead of this afternoon’s cup quarterfinal fixture against SuperSport United. Lebitso suffered a knee injury during the pre-season friendly against Al Sadd last month, while Timm is set to undergo a late fitness test in order to shake off the ankle injury he suffered in the same match. This will be a first meeting in the Wafa Wafa competition for both sides since the 2018-2019 campaign, and Jose Riveiro’s charges will be out to exact revenge on the Tshwane side

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Jali Talks About Surprise Diet Since Joining Chippa

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Chippa United midfielder Andile Jali admits that his diet has now changed since he left Johannesburg for the Eastern Cape, saying he can be found eating sheepshead these days. The 34-year-old midfield enforcer joined the Chilli Boys in early July 2024 after being clubless since leaving Moroka Swallows in December 2023 due to the club’s financial struggles. Despite not revealing what he used to eat during his playing career in Gauteng, ‘AJ15’ seems to like the feeling of staying at home and being close to his family where he can enjoy home cooked meals. “It’s nice, it’s very nice to

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Kaizer Jr Discusses Chances Of Chiefs Youngsters

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The three-week training camp provided an opportunity for Kaizer Chiefs‘ technical team to have a closer look at the young players to be merged with first-team experience, according to Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Jr. Wandile Duba, Mduduzi Tshabalala, Mfundo Vilakazi, Samkelo Zwane, Siphesihle Tati and Nkosana Mbuthu have all been discussed, with a few even being part of the pre-season camp in Turkey where they were able to rub shoulders with the senior players. With the 2024/25 Betway Premiership set to start in September, Motaung Jnr was proud of what the young players have done and reckons the way forward

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