Mokwena Breaks Silence On Lorch Incident

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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena has revealed he has expressed his disappointment to Thembikosi Lorch after the player called him in tears over the incident that trended on social media. Lorch, 30, won his first ever league title, helping Sundowns to wrap their seventh successive league after joining the club in January. Despite missing out on an ‘Invincibles’ campaign after their 1-0 defeat to Cape Town City, Sundowns celebrated their 2023/24 league title on Saturday. The celebrations seemed to run over into the weekend, with Lorch going live on his social media account on Sunday night, celebrating with two female

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Riveiro – Sundowns Title Has Too Much Distance

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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says they can’t celebrate finishing second when Mamelodi Sundowns won the DStv Premiership with a 23-point distance. Pirates and Riveiro were all smiles at the full-time whistle at Orlando Stadium after their 1-1 draw against SuperSport United, which somehow managed to secure them CAF Champions League qualification. They achieved it on goal difference as Stellenbosch FC, who appeared in pole position to secure second, lost three consecutive games, including a 2-1 defeat away to Richards Bay, to end of their 2023/24 league campaign. “I’m so proud and happy because it’s not easy, maybe it

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Barker Rules Out Stellies From Winning Two PSL Awards

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After achieving a very impressive season where they were crowned Carling Knockout Cup champions and qualified for the CAF Interclub competition, Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker has showered his players with praise though he expects the club not to win two PSL awards they have been nominated in. Stellies finished third in the DStv Premiership after suffering a 2-1 defeat against Richards Bay on the last day of the season. Despite failing to collect points, the Cape Winelands side will represent South Africa in the CAF Confederation Cup next season. They impressively also racked up 12 nominees for this

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CT City Star Set To Leave Club

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Angolan striker Jo Paciência will leave Cape Town City at the end of June after just one season with the club. Paciência joined City from Angolan side GD Interclube at the beginning of the season, penning a one-year contract. The 27-year-old was snapped up by the Western Cape-based outfit after notching up nine goals in 19 appearances for Interclube but struggled for game time upon his arrival in Cape Town. During the now-concluded DStv Premiership season, Paciência netted just twice in 21 league outings, and it’s no surprise to see his time at City coming to such a premature end.

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Sundowns Ladies Run Riot In Tshwane Derby

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Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies opened a three-point gap at the top of the Hollywoodbets Super League log as they annihilated University of Pretoria (Tuks) 8-0 in the Tshwane derby over the weekend. Nthabiseng Majiya scored a brace in the first half before Asanda Hade and Lebo Ramalepe also recorded their names on the scoresheet. Refilwe Tholakele, Karabo Dhlamini, Andisiwe Mgcoyi and Miche Minnies completed the rout for Masandawana as the defending champions stayed top of the log standings with 34 points from 13 matches. Majiya’s brace took her goal tally to seven league goals, joined-third with teammate Minnies and University of

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Rulani Wins Another Accolade, Pirates Star Also Bags Award

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena has scooped the DStv Premiership Coach of the Month award for May. After seven games played, Sundowns secured four wins, two draws and one defeat, being the final game of the season when Cape Town City downed them 1-0 at Loftus Versfeld. It ended their pursuit of the first-ever invincible season in Premier Soccer League history but culminated in Sundowns lifting their seventh successive league title. Mokwena is a favourite to secure the PSL Coach of the Season honour after being nominated alongside Jose Riveiro and Steve Barker for the coveted award. Meanwhile, Golden

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Mokwena On Sundowns Stars’ Awards Snubs

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena has been left disappointed after Lucas Ribeiro Costa was omitted from the annual Premier Soccer League award nominations. The 25-year-old Brazilian forward joined the club in the off-season from Belgian outfit Beveren and emerged as a key part of Mokwena’s starting line-up. With 16 goals and eight assists in 36 games across all competitions, he was mooted as a potential Football of the Season contender. However, Mokwena admits that injuries were likely the cause of him not featuring more and showing the quality he really has to be amongst the nominees that feature teammates

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Stellies Midfield Ace Set To Leave Club

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Nhlanhla Mgaga will depart Stellenbosch FC at the end of June 2024 after the club opted not to extend his stay for a further year. Mgaga, 28, joined the Cape Winelands outfit in July 2022 on a two-year deal with an option to extend after he had an impressive season at Baroka FC. He made 63 appearances for Stellies in his two years at the club, scoring one goal and providing five assists. He formed part of the Stellies side that won the Carling Knockout Cup in December after they edged out TS Galaxy in the final. He also aided

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Riveiro Hails Golden Boot Winner Mabasa

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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro lavished praise on Tshegofatso Mabasa after he won the Lesley Manyathela Golden Boot award. Mabasa, 27, scored six goals in 13 games during the first half of the league season for Moroka Swallows before returning to Pirates amidst the club’s financial woes. He made the most of his chances with Evidence Makgopa suffering an injury and went on to score 10 league goals in 13 appearances, and pip Iqraam Rayners by one goal to the Golden Boot honour. ALSO READ: Riveiro Thrilled As Pirates Secure CAFCL Spot Ahead Of Stellies Rulani praises Riveiro ahead

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