SAFA Send Bafana Team Manager To Liberia Ahead AFCON qualifier

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The South African Football Association (SAFA) is pulling out all the stops to ensure that Bafana Bafana are prepared ahead of time to smoothen their trip to Liberia in March. SAFA have tasked Bafana team manager Vincent Tseka to go to Liberia to oversee the state of the stadium that will be used for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match in Monrovia in March. SAFA, who held a press conference at the association’s base in Nasrec last weekend to speak openly about a variety of things, confirmed that the game will be played in Liberia and not in Morocco.

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Kaizer Jr Makes Title-Race Claim

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Kaizer Chiefs Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Jr. has insisted the DStv Premiership title race is not over despite Mamelodi Sundowns massive lead, while his side will go all out in the Nedbank Cup. Downs currently lead the table with 14 points ahead of Richard Bay, while the Amakhosi sit in fourth place 19 points behind the Masandawana. However, the massive gaps at the top of the log, Kaizer Jr. claimed his club will continue to fight for the title, making reference to their own collapse in 2019/2020. “This is football. If there is anybody who knows that the league is

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Mokwena Wary Of Misleading Chiefs Results

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena says they won’t be misled by Kaizer Chiefs’ recent defeats as their performances warranted more. Sundowns, who beat Chiefs 4-0 in the first round, come into the clash at FNB Stadium on Saturday with a 19-point lead over fourth-placed Amakhosi. While the league leaders have played one game more than Chiefs, their run of 11 straight wins means nothing as they face Arthur Zwane’s wounded side who lost to Sekhukhune United 1-0 at home and 4-0 against AmaZulu in Durban last weekend. “Chiefs will always be Kaizer Chiefs, a big club, historically, that needs

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Ronaldo Scores Brace in 9-Goal Thriller Vs PSG

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Ten-men Paris Saint-Germain beat the Riyadh All Stars in a friendly match on Thursday, despite Cristiano Ronaldo scoring a brace on his in-official Saudi Arabia debut. Lionel Messi opened the scoring after just three minutes, converting an assist by Neymar. However, the Riyadh All Stars struck back in the 32nd minute after Ronaldo had been punched in the face by PSG goalkeeper Keylor Navas and stepped up to convert the following penalty. PSG defender Juan Bernat got sent off in the 39th minute, while Neymar had a penalty saved in the second minute of first half injury time. A few

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‘We’re Not Doing Trials’ – Chiefs Explain Recent Transfer Strategy

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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Arthur Zwane has stated they are ‘not doing trials’ but explained their recent transfer strategy trend this season. Since the appointment of Zwane, several players have undergone assessments at the Village which included the likes of Dove Edmilson and Bonfils Caleb Bimenyimana – who have since signed as free agents and become mainstays in the starting eleven. And during the 2022 FIFA World Cup break the likes of Neymar, Stanley Ratifo, and Christian Salie were all invited to train with the first-team squad. While the DR Congo striker looks set to complete his move to Amakhosi

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Martial Opens Up On Relationship With Benni

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Manchester United star Anthony Martial has opened up on his relationship with Benni McCarthy, saying he gives him “a lot of good advice”. Martial, 27, has scored five goals in 13 appearances for United this season, which may not sound much but is more than double than his two from 2021/22. His improvement in form, much like the rest of the striking department including Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho, has been credit to new head coach Erik Ten Hag but also the South African man behind the scenes – Benni McCarthy. There hasn’t been one negative word about McCarthy since

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Mbule Set For Positional Switch At Sundowns

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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena has described Sipho Mbule as an incredible footballer, and discussed his positional switch at Downs. Mbule came on as late substitute in the second half as Downs beat his former club SuperSport United 1-0 in the Tshwane Derby at Loftus Stadium on Monday night. It was Downs’ 11th league win on the bounce, stretching their lead at the top of the log to 14 points after reaching 43 points in 17 matches, equalling the same number of points as they had last season this time. It was Mbule’s 11th appearance this season, nine from the bench

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Chiefs Reveal When New Signing Will Arrive

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Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed that new striker Christian Saile Basomboli will not be available for Saturday’s clash against Mamelodi Sundowns and only start team training next week. Chiefs will take on the log leaders at FNB Stadium at 20:00 on Saturday, entering the game 19 points behind the Masandawana. The Amakhosi announced the signing of Basomboli on Thursday, with many believing he could boost Arthur Zwane’s squad against Downs already, but Chiefs confirmed he will only join them next week. “Amakhosi bought the 22-year-old left-footed striker from Nchanga Rangers in Zambia,” the club said. “Basomboli arrives in Naturena after penning

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Done Deal: Chiefs Sign Highly Rated Defender

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Kaizer Chiefs have announced they have signed highly-rated defender Thatayaone Ditlhokwe on a pre-contract from Supersport United. The 24-year-old will join the club in July when his deal with SuperSport expires, the club announced one Thursday. “Kaizer Chiefs are delighted to announce the signing of a pre-contract securing the acquisition of left-sided centre-back, Thatayaone Ditlhokwe, from SuperSport United,” the club said. “We look forward to welcoming him to Amakhosi. “The highly rated international who captains Botswana’s national team has penned a four-year contract and will arrive to begin his life in Naturena in July 2023.” The Botswana captain joined SSU

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