Right Call? Hlungwani Analyses Nedbank Cup Final Penalties

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Former Premier Soccer League referee Victor ‘The Principal’ Hlungwani has analysed the controversial moments of the Nedbank Cup final, including both penalties, and Sipho Chaine’s yellow card confusion. As usual, there were several talking points in Saturday’s Nedbank Cup final, as Orlando Pirates came from behind to beat Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1. However, referee Skhumbuzo Gasa was in the centre of attention a few times, with Hlungwani insisting he got two of three major calls right – including to award Sundowns an early penalty. “We see here [Khuliso] Mudau getting into the box and now there is a leg of [Deon]

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What Rulani’s Note To Mudau Said

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After many were left wondering what Rulani Mokwena’s note to Khuliso Mudau following the right-backs shoulder injury in the Nedbank Cup final said, it has now been revealed what the Mamelodi Sundowns coach wrote. Mudau looked to be in severe pain during their Ke Yona up final defeat to Orlando Pirates in Mbombela after he had been brought down inside the box early in the game. While Lucas Ribeiro missed the spot-kick, Sundowns’ medical team heavily strapped up Mudau’s shoulder, and allowed him to carry on with his on-field duties. Mudau, though, seemed to be in pain and indicated to

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Mothiba Breaks Silence On SA Return Talk

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Bafana Bafana striker Lebo Mothiba has played down speculation that he will be making a move to the DStv Premiership next season. Mothiba, 28, has parted ways with Racing Club Strasbourg after six years at the club where he struggled with injuries over the past few seasons. With 20 goals and six assists in 96 games for the Ligue 1 club, he won’t be short of suitors and reports in local media suggest Mamelodi Sundowns are keen on his services. Mothiba was once part of Sundowns development before his foray into France via the Diambars Academy – where he’s been

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Baroka Make Shock Malesela Decision

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Baroka FC chairman Khurishi Mphahlele has confirmed that the club took the shock decision to suspend head coach Daniel Malesela with immediate effect, while Morgan Mammila has been appointed as interim coach. The news comes as a surprise to many, with Baroka currently in the middle of the PSL relegation/promotional playoffs, having lost their first game 1-0 to AmaTuks. Mphahlele confirmed the news to Robert Marawa, saying there have been allegations of Malesela’s conduct after the 1-0 defeat, while another case of wrongdoing refers to the coach’s actions throughout the season. “Yes, he is suspended,” he told Robert Marawa on

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Makaringe Lands New PSL Club

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Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Fortune Makaringe has already landed himself a new club after agreeing terms with Cape Town City. On Tuesday, Pirates announced that they have parted ways with Makaringe, 31, after he spent four seasons with the club. The former Maritzburg United midfielder made over 145 appearances for the Buccaneers and scored 10 goals. But he last played a competitive match for Pirates in December when Bucs lost 3-2 to Stellenbosch FC, laying an assist in that game. He scored his last goal for the club in a 3-1 loss against SuperSport United, also in December. Makaringe won

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Mabasa Opens Up On Penalty ‘Mind Games’

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Orlando Pirates striker Tshegofatso Mabasa says it was “a bit of mind games” that he first held the ball before handing it to Patrick Maswanganyi ahead of their penalty in the Nedbank Cup final. The Buccaneers beat Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1, with Maswanganyi scoring the all-important penalty to draw the game level in the 71st minute. However, it first appeared as though Mabasa, who had taken Pirates’ last penalty, would step up after he had picked up the ball, only for the striker to hand it to Maswanganyi after the commotion around the contentious decision was over. “Yes, I think it’s

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Banyana Victorious In 2nd Friendly Against Senegal

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Banyana Banyana have concluded their tour of Senegal with a 2-0 win over the hosts nation in their second international friendly at Stade Lat Dior on Tuesday evening. The African champions came into this game having succumbed to a 1-1 draw against Senegal in the first friendly this past weekend, with coach Dr Desiree Ellis making four changes from that game. Sinoxolo Cesane, Linda Mothlalo, Tiisetso Makhubela and Sibulele Holweni dropped to the bench and were replaced with Kholosa Biyana, Nicole Michael, Lonathemba Mhlongo and Amanda Mthandi. The visitors showed intention to score as early as the second minute with

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Major Update On Hanamub Future

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AmaZulu and Namibia international left-back Riaan Hanamub looks set to remain at the club next season after Usuthu activated a clause to extend his current deal. Hanamub, 29, has established himself as one of the leading full-backs in the league and with the Brave Warriors who made history at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Having starred in their first-ever knockout stage qualification, Hanamub was linked with several clubs across the continent and Orlando Pirates. But iDiski Times has been informed Usuthu have activated their option to extend his contract by a further season, that was due to expire in

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Broos Expresses Concern Over Sundowns Stars

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has expressed concern over the Mamelodi Sundowns players, who form the core group of his squad selection. Broos confirmed on Monday afternoon in day one of their camp that Grant Kekana was ruled out due to a hamstring injury suffered in the Nedbank Cup final defeat to Orlando Pirates on Saturday. He was replaced by Kaizer Chiefs defender Given Msimango for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Nigeria and Zimbabwe, but Khuliso Mudau, who appeared to be suffering from a shoulder injury, is likely to be fit for the Super Eagles on

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