Pirates’ DDC Side Awarded Three Points

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Orlando Pirates DStv Diski Challenge side moved three points clear at the top of the log after they were awarded three points from their game against Polokwane City. On 25 October 2025, Polokwane City ended Pirates’ six-match winning streak, beating them 2-1. Rise and Shine were the first team this season to beat the Buccaneers. ALSO READ: Pirates & Downs Celebrate Massive WinsChiefs End Winless Run With Late Strike But now, five months down the line, the result of that game has turned into Pirates’ favour after Polokwane City were found guilty of fielding two ineligible players in that match.

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Adams Targets World Cup After Sensational Return To Form

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Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams says there was plenty of self-introspection after being snubbed for the Africa Cup of Nations as he now targets a place in the national team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Adams, 24, joined Sundowns from Stellenbosch in a reported R20-million transfer in January 2025 and after an impressive start to life at the Brazilians, his form waned and he eventually lost his place in the starting line-up. This led to Adams being questioned over his mentality and ability to adapt in Gauteng, which has been an Achilles heel for many Western Cape-born talents in

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Breaking: CAF Make Shock AFCON Ruling

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In an unprecedented ruling, the Confederation of African Football have declared Morocco as champions of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after ruling Senegal “forfeited the match”. Senegal had beaten Morocco 1-0 in extra-time but there was plenty of drama when the host nation were awarded an injury-time penalty, which caused the Teranga Lions to temporarily walk off the pitch. Upon returning, Brahim Diaz missed the spot-kick, with Senegal scoring the winner in extra-time to celebrate their second AFCON title after 2021. However, CAF’s Appeal Board have now ruled that Senegal stayed too long off the pitch, according to their

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Cardoso – Why I’m Excited About Saleng Now

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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has explained why he is excited about Monnapule Saleng. The skillful winger joined Sundowns from Orlando Pirates in the January transfer window, but was initially injured. However, he has now featured in four out of the last five games, and is showing glimpses of his class, with even his coach excited about his capabilities and passion for the game. “Saleng is a player that we are discovering day by day, and try to make him understand what we also want from him,” he stated. “He can play left and right, and obviously different things come

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Sundowns Go Top With Eighth Consecutive League Win

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Mamelodi Sundowns moved back to the top of the table with an eight successive Betway Premiership win after their 3-1 victory over Marumo Gallants at Loftus Versfeld on Tuesday evening. After a nervy opening twenty minutes, in which both Sundowns and Gallants had half chances on set-pieces, and eventually the home side found the lead in fortuitous fashion with Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya heading the Marcelo Allende’s free-kick into his own net. It was a deserved opener on the balance of play for a Sundowns side who had several changes with Khuliso Mudau, Aubrey Modiba and Jayden Adams serving their suspensions –

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Official: Rulani’s New Club Confirmed

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Al Ittihad Tripoli have announced the appointment of Rulani Mokwena as their new head coach. Mokwena had been linked with the Libyan clubs for several months, who have been long-term admirers of the former Mamelodi Sundowns mentor. And after the recent departure of Khaled Ben Yahia, the pursuit of his services intensified, leading to Mokwena’s departure from MC Alger. Mokwena won the Algerian Super Cup and was leading the Algerian Ligue 1 comfortably but opted to join the new project in Tripoli, with the club confirming his arrival on Tuesday. However, Mokwena’s arrival in Tripoli was delayed after he was

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Official: Gallants Announce New Manager

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Marumo Gallants have appointed Peter Koutroulis as the club’s new “Football Manager”. Koutroulis comes in after the suspension of Alexandre Lafitte, who was placed on suspension in the beginning of March on what the club alleged was breach of contract, coupled with their run of poor results, as they had lost seven games consecutively across all competitions. Lafitte, who won the league in Ivory Coast with Stade Abidjan and leading them to the CAF Champions League group stages, had a positive start at Gallants, qualifying for the Carling Knockout Cup final where they lost to Orlando Pirates. However, things went

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Sundowns & Gallants Starting XIs Confirmed

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Mamelodi Sundowns and Marumo Gallants have announced their respective starting line-ups ahead of tonight’s Betway Premiership encounter at Loftus Versfeld Stadium. With Orlando Pirates dropping points at the weekend after playing to a 1-1 draw against Siwelele, Masandawana will topple the Buccaneers at the summit should they come away with maximum points at home. Miguel Cardoso’s men are in red-hot form having made light work of Stade Malien with a convincing 3-0 win in the CAFC Champions League which saw them extending their unbeaten run to five matches across all competitions, including five successive wins. Bahlabane Ba Ntwa find themselves

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Cardoso On Ndamane Integration & Improvement

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso says Khulumani Ndamane has integrated well in the club to the point that the player is giving him a good headache in the centre-back position. Ndamane, 22, joined Sundowns in the January transfer window and has hit the ground running in his nine appearance in all competitions in the club. The former TS Galaxy man also had an outstanding performance in the CAF Champions League victory over Stade Malien at Loftus Stadium on Friday partnered by Grant Kekana in defence. The coach highlighted how easy it is for new players to gel in the

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