Banyana Held To Disappointing Draw

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African Champions Banyana Banyana conceded a last-minute penalty against Senegal as the two sides played to a dull 1-1 draw in the first of two friendly internationals played at the Stade Lat Dior on Saturday evening. In the fourth minute, the Les Teranga Lionesses were first to show intent at goal when a Senegalese striker rose highest and headed in from a corner kick towards the South Africans in the 18-yard box but Karabo Dhlamini cleared the ball to safety. The 17th minute provided the visitors with a chance to open the account when Sibulele Holweni received the ball on

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Majavu Shares Important Ruling One Day Ahead Of PSL Playoffs

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PSL prosecutor Zola Majavu has confirmed that the Johannesburg High Court has dismissed an urgent application to interdict the PSL relegation/promotion playoffs. Upington City Football Club had taken the matter to the High Court after the PSL DC ruled against their matter, involving Milford FC, which they then also took to SAFA arbitration. Upington had alleged that Milford had failed to field the minimum amount of U23 players in their Motsepe Foundation Championship clash in April. Bafana Ba Gucci lost the game 3-0 and had the PSL DC ruled in their favour, they would’ve overtaken Baroka on the log and

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Revealed: How Much NBC Prize Money Pirates & Downs Bagged

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After Orlando Pirates beat Mamelodi Sundowns to the 2023/24 Nedbank Cup, the Buccaneers have secured themselves R7 million in prize money. Jose Riveiro’s men beat the DStv Premiership champions 2-1 after goals by Patrick Maswanganyi and Relebohile Mofokeng turned Themba Zwane’s opener around. As a consequence, Pirates secured back-to-back Nedbank Cup titles as well as cup doubles after winning the last two MTN8 trophies as well. The team have somewhat developed into cup specialists, with Riveiro still having a 100% record in the Ke Yona Cup. His side’s heroics have earned the Sea Robbers a R7 million cheque from Nedbank,

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Riveiro Runs Out Of Words For Mofokeng

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Shortly after leading Orlando Pirates to a cup double triumph in the same season, Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro was emotional and out of words to describe match-winner Relebohile Mofokeng. The 19-year-old sensation came off the bench to help the Buccaneers to a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Mamelodi Sundowns in the Nedbank Cup final at Mbombela Stadium. The Spanish mentor made it four cup victories in four finals, which subsequently saw him defeat Rulani Mokwena for the second time this season after Pirates also beat Sundowns in the MTN8 final. “Just have a look – the happiness. We gave

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Rulani Shellshocked After Nedbank Cup Final Defeat

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena was nearly lost for words as his side lost the Nedbank Cup final to Orlando Pirates after Relebohile Mofokeng scored in the 94th minute. Sundowns scored the opener via Themba Zwane, but Pirates struck back via a penalty from Patrick Maswanganyi before 19-year-old Mofokeng stole the headlines at the death. The teenager shiboboed Bongani Zungu before poking the ball past Williams to send Pirates and their fans into ruptures. After the final whistle, Mokwena was visibly shocked at how Pirates turned the game on it’s head, as the treble slipped through their hands. “I

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Pirates Complete Cup Double Win Over Sundowns With Nedbank Cup Title

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Cup specialists Orlando Pirates made it back-to-back cup final triumphs in the 2023/24 season after beating Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 in a tense Nedbank Cup final clash at Mbombela Stadium on Saturday afternoon. South Africa’s richest cup competition capped off what has already been a truly scintillating and record-breaking campaign in fashionable style. Pirates and Sundowns battled yet another final after the two teams fought it out for the MTN8 final earlier on in the last term. The former emerged 3-1 victors in a tense penalty shootout on that occasion. With just two minutes on the clock, Sundowns almost took the

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Riveiro Explains Dropping Mabasa & Mofokeng

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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has explained why he dropped Relebohile Mofokeng and Tshegofatso Mabasa from his starting XI for the Nedbank Cup final. Riveiro, who is still unbeaten in the Ke Yona Cup, winning all nine games in the competition so far, has made some big calls in his line-up. In-form Mofokeng and golden boot winner, Mabasa were dropped from the Pirates starting XI by the Spaniard, who insisted the technical team picked the best XI to deal with Sundowns. “As usually, we try to choose the players, the ones who we feel will win us the match,”

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Sundowns & Pirates XI Confirmed

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Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates have announced their starting line-up for this afternoon’s Nedbank Cup final in Mbombela. Sundowns look to complete a treble this season after winning the African Football League earlier this season and winning the DStv Premiership league title a few weeks ago. On paper Downs’ route to the final has been easy knocking out three Motsepe Foundation Championship sides NB La Masia, Maritzburg United, and AmaTuks before facing Stellenbosch in the semi-finals. Pirates on the other side have a chance to complete a trophy double after winning MTN8 early in the season defeating Sundowns in the

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Santos Leaves Petro As African Giants Circle

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Petro de Luanda has confirmed the exit of head coach Alexandre Santos following the expiry of his contract. Santos led the Angolan giants to three consecutive Girabola league titles, two Angolan Cups and the Super Cup during his three-year tenure. Prior to his arrival, Petro had last won the league in 2009 and he’s been credited for the revival of the most-titled club in Angolan football after a period of dominance from Primeiro de Agosto. The Portuguese coach, 47, has been linked with moves to Kaizer Chiefs, Simba SC and Wydad Athletic Club in recent weeks but has yet to

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