Zwane Confirms 2 More Stars Ruled Out

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Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane says there is a huge possibility that they will be without defender Zitha Kwinika when they host Casric Stars, while Christian Saile Basomboli will be suspended. Zwane said Kwinika picked up an injury in the 1-0 victory over Richards Bay FC at King Zwelithini Stadium on Saturday. On top Kwinika, Zwane will be without the services of Saile, who received his fourth booking in the win after he dived inside the box, trying to buy referee Masixole Bambiso to give him a penalty. Ashley du Preez also missed the Bay match, as he wasn’t passed

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Why Riveiro Is Not Feeling Pressure At Pirates

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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says he felt no added pressure after the Soweto Derby defeat to Kaizer Chiefs. In what was a dire affair devoid of quality befitting for an occasion where the country is at a standstill to enjoy the most-watched fixture in South African football, it was separated by an Olisa Ndah own goal in the final moments at the clash at FNB Stadium. Chiefs celebrated the win over Riveiro’s outfit and with Amakhosi supporters calling for Zwane’s head prior, their moving level on points with their fierce rivals in the DStv Premiership brought about questions

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Folz Finally Smiles After Picking Up First Away Win

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AmaZulu coach Romain Folz was upbeat, saying “it was a good day” as Usuthu finally won away from home for the first time under his stewardship when they beat Chippa United 2-0 at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Sunday. Junior Dion’s deflected shot and Mbongeni Gumede’s brilliant header in the second half were enough to see Usuthu, not only win for the first time away under Folz, but also for the first time in eight months. While the win was welcomed by AmaZulu, it messed up the day for returnee coach Kurt Lentjies, who was appointed on Monday by Chippa

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Hunt Admits Potential Mass Off-Season Exodus Is Concerning

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SuperSport United head coach Gavin Hunt admits that he could start next season with a new-look team, which is concerning. Siphesihle Ndlovu, Grant Margeman, Thabang Sibanyoni, Zakhele Lepasa are all likely to leave the club if SuperSport don’t agree to sign them permanently while Thatayaone Ditlhokwe, is set to join Kaizer Chiefs on a free transfer. Ricardo Goss will have one more season left on his original two-year loan deal while some of the emerging talents within the club will undoubtedly attract interest locally and abroad with Thapelo Maseko and Keagan Johannes the picks of the bunch. “Next season? Yes,

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Motsepe Foundation Championship Round-Up

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After this weekend’s fixtures, Polokwane City moved two points clear at the top of the Motsepe Foundation Championship. In the five games played on Saturday, there were four draws, as two of those challenging for the top were held. Cape Town Spurs’ good run of wins came to an end, as a controversial late penalty saw Hungry Lions grab a 1-1 draw in Kimberley. The visitors were livid with the officiating on the day, that also saw Lions miss an earlier penalty, and a number of questionable off-side calls. But with Polokwane City only playing on Sunday, the point was

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Mokwena Responds To Jali & Mbule Rumours

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena has responded to questions whether Andile Jali and Sipho Mbule arrived at training under the influence of alcohol. Masandawana’s 15-match winning came to and end on Sunday, as Sundowns dropped two points at Stellenbosch FC. Mokwena’s team came into the game after extensive travels to Egypt and Cameroon, as well as a 3-1 win over Marumo Gallants in Bloemfontein on Thursday. However, despite their impressive form leading up to Sunday’s game, there was also a lot of noise around his squad, with reports in local media alleging that Jali and Mbule arrived at training

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Stellies End Sundowns Winning Run

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Mamelodi Sundowns’ record run of wins in the DStv Premiership came to an end, after drawing 1-1 with Stellenbosch at a cold and wet Danie Craven Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Rulani Mokwena made a number of changes to the starting line-up, that played last week in the Nedbank Cup. Thapelo Morena’s effort in the opening ten minutes flew over Sage Stephens’ goal, while Junior Mendieta forced a save from Reyaad Pieterse in the 18th minute. Haashim Domingo’s first-time effort in the 28th minute lacked power and was straight at Stephens. Buoyed on by a large crowd who turned out at

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Tom & Siwela Get CAF Call Ups

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South African referee Abongile Tom and experienced assistant referee Zakhele Siwela continue to make their mark on the continent. The two have been appointed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to officiate in two international matches this coming month. Tom, who recently officiated Soweto Derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates, has once again been trusted on the continental stage after he recently returned from CHAN 2022 in Algeria. Veteran Siwela, who was part of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar alongside the now-retired Victor Gomes, has also been in and out of the country serving the beautiful

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Stellies & Downs Starting XIs Announced

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Stellenbosch FC and Mamelodi Sundowns have announced their starting XIs for Sunday’s DStv Premiership clash at the Dance Craven Stadium. The home side enter the game on the back of four successive wins – three in the league and one in the Nedbank Cup, scoring 10 goals in those four matches. Sundowns, meanwhile, turn their focus on the league for the first time since beating Orlando Pirates 1-0 on 4 February, having picked up two wins and one draw in the CAF Champions League, as well as a 3-1 win over Marumo Gallants in the Nedbank Cup since. The have

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