Njoya Dismisses Notion Stade Malien Out Of Depth

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Stade Malien coach Mauril Njoya says his side’s defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns in the first leg of their quarter-final clash had nothing to do with the fact that they were facing former champions. Malien were humbled 3-0 by the 2016 champions in Pretoria on Friday, leaving them with a mountain to climb in the second leg at home in a week’s time. ALSO READ: Stade Malien Coach Questions VAR Calls And Downs PlayersCardoso Sends Warning To Sundowns Squad Njoya’s charges topped Group D that included ES Tunis, Petro de Luanda and Simba SC with 11 points and having the best

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Low-Key Weekend For SA Players Overseas

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It proved to be a relatively quiet weekend for South African footballers plying their trade abroad as most couldn’t make decisive impact for their respective clubs. In Libya, Thembinkosi Lorch played the full 90 minutes for Al Ittihad as they were held to a goalless draw by Olympic Azzawiya. The former Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns attacker has enjoyed a promising start at his new club, registering two goals and one assist in his first five appearances since completing his move during the recent transfer window. ALSO READ: Mokwena Makes Shock MC Alger ExitSingh & Lorch Continue To Thrive Abroad In England, Lyle

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Chiefs Loanee Propels Kruger To MFC Summit

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Kaizer Chiefs loanee Vicky Mkhawana scored a late goal that propelled Kruger United to the top of the Motsepe Foundation Championship, as Casric Stars suffered consecutive dropped points.  The Motsepe Foundation Championship title race has intensified, with Kruger United leading after Mkhawana’s late winner against Milford FC, who fell to second place, three points behind the leaders. ALSO READ: Kaze – What We Can Promise Chiefs FansKaze Reacts To Hard-Fought Chiefs Win The 20-year-old striker, on loan from Chiefs until the season’s conclusion, has been instrumental in Kruger United’s success.  The Nedbank Cup hangover seems to be hitting hard for

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Three Key Sundowns Players To Miss Gallants Tie

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Mamelodi Sundowns will be without three important players when they take on Marumo Gallants in their upcoming midweek Betway Premiership clash.  The Brazilians are preparing for the encounter knowing they will have to do so without Khuliso Mudau, Aubrey Modiba and Jayden Adams, all of whom are unavailable due to suspension. ALSO READ: Teko On Why Teams Struggle To Stop SundownsAdams On What Inspired Chiskop Style And CAFCL Ambition Masandawana will see the fixture as a golden opportunity to move to the top of the Betway Premiership standings and open a two-point gap at the summit.  The title race has

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Kaze – What We Can Promise Chiefs Fans

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Kaizer Chiefs coach Cedric Kaze has outlined what the club hopes to promise supporters after returning to winning ways. Amakhosi ended a run of four straight defeats with a 1–0 victory over Durban City on Sunday at FNB Stadium. The result came amid mounting pressure on the technical team, with Kaze and assistant Khalil Ben Youssef facing criticism from supporters frustrated by the team’s recent performances. Last week, a group of Chiefs fans marched to the club’s headquarters in Naturena to protest and voice their concerns. Some supporters had even proposed boycotting matches ahead of the clash against the Citizens

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Teko On Why Teams Struggle To Stop Sundowns

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Mamelodi Sundowns legend Teko Modise has attributed his former side’s dominance to individual brilliance and a standardised system put in place. The Brazilians thrashed Stade De Malien 3-0 in their CAF Champions League quarterfinal clash at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Friday to take a giant leap towards qualifying for the last four. Khuliso Mudau, Brayan Léon and Iqraam Rayners recorded their names on the scoresheet, and ‘The General’ reckons that the Betway Premiership champions bear too much quality on the individual and collective front. “It’s difficult. Cause I also went the other way and tried to play against Mamelodi Sundowns,”

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Kaze Reacts To Hard-Fought Chiefs Win

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Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze is hoping their win will get them out of what has been a difficult slump over the last couple of weeks. Amakhosi narrowly beat Durban City 1-0 at FNB Stadium on Sunday afternoon to complete a league double over the KwaZulu-Natal side and move into fifth place. Glody Lilepo got the all-important goal in the 69th minute as Chiefs finally picked up a win after losing four matches on the trot across all competitions. The Naturena-based outfit bowed out of the CAF Confederation Cup narrowly going down 2-1 to Zamalek SC. Their next defeat was

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Chiefs On Chislett Absence

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Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed that fan favourite Ethan Chislett suffered a hamstring strain prior to the Durban City clash. The 27-year-old had a seven-month wait before making his debut for the club after being snapped up at the beginning of the season on a free transfer. The Durban-born attacker joined the Glamour Boys from English outfit Port Vale at the end of the previous campaign. He only made his first appearance for Chiefs in their 2-1 defeat to Stellenbosch FC in the Betway Premiership before starting again in the 3-0 Soweto Derby defeat to Orlando Pirates at FNB Stadium. Chislett

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Lilepo Stunner Sends Chiefs Fifth

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Kaizer Chiefs moved fifth on the Betway Premiership standings following a hard-fought 1-0 win over Durban City at FNB Stadium on Sunday afternoon. With Aden McCarthy and Sibongiseni Mthethwa suspended, Amakhosi rang four changes to their starting lineup. Gaston Sirino, Asanele Velebayi, Ethan Chislett and Flavio Silva all dropped to the bench after their 1-0 defeat to Richards Bay last week with Inacio Miguel returning from injury while Siphesihle Ndlovu, Mduduzi Shabalala, Glody Lilepo, Ashley Du Preez and Wandile Duba also getting nods. The first period did not really offer much on the attacking front with both teams struggling to

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