Agent Confirms Jali Twist

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Mike Makaab, agent of Andile Jali, has confirmed the latest twist about the Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder, confirming he has indeed stopped training at the club. Jali, 32, is experiencing a tough time at Chloorkop and his heroics from 2021/22 that saw him clinch three Premier Soccer League awards are a far cry away. He was named DStv Premiership Midfielder of the Season in 2021/22 and also winning the MTN8 Last Man Standing as well as the Nedbank Cup Player of the Season, but has only made 12 appearances this campaign so far. His last game was a Nedbank Cup clash

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Erasmus Reveals Truth About Celebration In Front Of Downs Fans

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Orlando Pirates striker Kermit Erasmus has discussed his famous celebration in front of Mamelodi Sundowns fans after scoring against his former club in the MTN8. Erasmus completed a Deadline Day move from Masandawana to the Buccaneers and immediately faced his former side on his first game after his return to Orlando Stadium. It was a 0-0 at home in the MTN8 semi-final first leg, while Pirates beat Sundowns 3-0 at Peter Mokaba Stadium three weeks later, with Erasmus scoring the opener after just eight minutes. He was then seen celebrating in front of Sundowns fans, with his shirt off and

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Sheppard – My Role At Chiefs

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Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Dillon Sheppard has discussed his own role at the club, insisting he is 100% behind Arthur Zwane. Sheppard was unveiled as Zwane’s assistant ahead of the current campaign after the duo had already worked in an interim capacity towards the end of last season. Earlier in the week, the former Bafana Bafana midfielder was on media duty with Zwane feeling a bit under the weather and journalists used the opportunity to ask Sheppard about his own head-coach ambitions. However, he dismissed the question in an instant and only addressed his role to help Zwane in his

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Ahly Coach On Pitso Exploits – We Can’t Judge What Happened Before

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Al Ahly head coach Marcel Koller says the exploits of Pitso Mosimane are in the past as he dodged the question about replicating his formula of success. Whether it was avoided or lost in translation, Koller was not keen to address what happened prior to his arrival at the record 10-time CAF Champions League winners – who need a positive result against Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday. Mosimane reached three consecutive CAFCL finals and won the first two before leaving the club and his successor Ricardo Soares went on to attempt to implement a fluid attacking system that backfired, which ended

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Exclusive: Foster Credits Former Pirates Coach

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Bafana Bafana forward Lyle Foster has credited former Orlando Pirates coach Augusto Palacios for helping him in his teenage days at the Buccaneers. Foster, who is now 22, made his Pirates debut as 17-year-old in a 0-0 draw with Maritzburg United under then-coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojević. The teenager came through Palacios’ academy, and had a meteoric rise at the Buccaneers, scoring just four months after his debut. He still credits the Peruvian coach and the Sea Robbers for their early role in his development.  “From the moment I got to Pirates and worked with Coach Augusto Palacios I worked very

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Casric Coach Is A ‘Die-Hard’ Chiefs Fan

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Casric FC co-coach Bucs Mthombeni has revealed his excitement after the Motsepe Foundation Championship side were drawn against Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs in the Nedbank Cup last-16. Mthombeni revealed that he grow-up supporting Amakhosi and he is a die-hard fan of the club. He also mentioned that he usde to like the current Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane as player and Jabu Mahlangu. Stars are in hunt of promotion in the Motsepe Foundation Championship, sitting in third spot on the standings, just three points behind log leaders Polokwane City after going 13 games unbeaten in the league. “I’m a die-hard fan

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Truter On Mokotjo’s Limited Game-Time So Far

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Sekhukhune United coach Brandon Truter has given an update on the limited game-time of former Bafana Bafana captain Kamohelo Mokotjo so far, citing the good form of Given Mashikinya in the deep-lying position. Mokotjo, just like Mashikinya, joined the club in the January transfer window, in a move which surprised many. The 31-year-old joined Babino Noko after leaving Major League Soccer side Cincinnati in November 2021. He had no club since then and he is still making his way back to full match-fitness at Sekhukhune. But he also found Mashikinya in much better condition in the number 6 position, which

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SAFA Name Provisional Squad For U17 AFCON

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The South African Football Association has named a 30-man provisional squad for the upcoming U17 Africa Cup of Nations. The team is coached by Duncan Crowie who invited 30 names into a preparation camp from 9 April before he will make his final U17 AFCON squad announcement on 15 April. The U17 AFCON will be held in Algeria between 29 April and 19 May, with South Africa being drawn alongside Nigeria, Morocco and Zambia in what many would consider a Group of Death. The squad is certainly brimming with talent, and a player like SuperSport United’s Neo Rapoo has even

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Bafana Hero Barker Re-Admitted To Hospital

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Former Bafana Bafana head coach Clive Barker, who guided the national team to their first and to date only African Cup of Nations title in 1996, has been re-admitted to a hospital in Durban, his family confirmed via a statement. The 1996 African Cup Of Nations winner underwent major surgery late last year and he was on the road to recovery but the onset of Lewy Body Dementia has caused complications that have seen him return to hospital. ‘The Dog’ as he known remains the only coach to have won major a trophy with Bafana Bafana and also managed teams

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