Hunt Pleased With Win, Unhappy With Injuries

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Gavin Hunt was full of praise for his teams’ efforts as they beat Cape Town City 1-0 at the DHL Stadium on Tuesday evening. Tuesday’s victory lifted SuperSport back into the second position on the log. While Hunt praised his team for the three points, he had less than kind words for the pitch at the DHL Stadium, which he felt didn’t help the football. “Ja, look, I thought we were good,” Hunt said at the post-match press conference. “I mean, I thought we played well. I think the biggest hindrance to the game of football is the pitch. I

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Official: Arrows Sign Pirates Midfielder

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Golden Arrows have re-signed Ntsako Neverdie Makhubela from Orlando Pirates, the club confirmed on Wednesday. The 28-year-old had joined the Buccaneers from Arrows in August 2021, but failed to live up to expectations at Orlando Stadium. After making just 16 appearances for Pirates, he has now returned to his former club on loan. Makhubela was the stand-out players for Arrows before joining Pirates, featuring in 56 games for the KZN club during that time. Prior to joining Arrows, he had made his mark at Real Kings in the South African second tier, and his good performances at the now defunct

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Ramovic Fumes At Ref: If Say What I Feel I’d Be Punished

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TS Galaxy coach Sead Ramovic was left fuming at referee Tshidiso Maruping for not giving his side a late penalty in the goalless draw against Royal AM at Chatsworth Stadium on Tuesday night. He said if this was not given for a penalty then he doesn’t know what is a penalty after the ball was handled late inside the box but instead the referee, who was closer to the incident, decided to wave it away, leaving coach Ramovic furious at the end of the game. When the final whistle was blown, he went straight to Maruping to express his anger

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Nteo Blanks Media About Zondo’s Disappearance

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Royal AM coach Abram Nteo refused to be drawn in on the matter regarding the disappearance of coach Khabo Zondo from the bench, only saying the management will release a statement. Zondo was conspicuously not part of Royal AM when they drew 0-0 with TS Galaxy in the DStv Premiership match at Chatsworth Stadium on Tuesday. Nteo was running things solo, with Zondo last forming part of the side in the 2-1 loss to Cape Town City when the season resumed over the weekend. According to iDiski Times sources, the experienced Zondo has been redeployed to be the Head of

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Rulani Responds To Middendorp Claim

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena has insisted the title race is not over after Swallows coach Ernst Middendorp had claimed the league is wrapped up already. Masandawana won their eighth successive league match on Tuesday evening, beating a resilient Swallows side 2-0. After the match, Middendorp suggested the win, which saw Downs go seven points clear of second-placed SuperSport United, wrapped up the league title in Downs’ favour. However, Mokwena tried to put a break on the title talk, insisting no title was won in January, but also insisted wins like the one over Swallows win you championships. “I’ve

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Downs Unlock Swallows In 2nd Half

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Mamelodi Sundowns have extended their winning run to eight on trot after beating a resilient Swallows side. The defending champions entered the game in fine form, having win their last seven league games in a row, while Swallows received new energy by the appointment of Ernst Middendorp – even though the Dube Birds lost the first game under the German tactician against Richards Bay. Williams was called into action by a superb header from Kwandakwensizwa Mngonyama in the 18th minute but managed to push the ball around the post. Downs struggled to break down Swallows defence, with Themba Zwane having

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Ronaldo Makes South Africa Blunder During Unveiling

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Cristiano Ronaldo had a slip of tongue when mistaking South Africa for Saudi Arabia during his official unveiling at Al Nassr. The Portuguese superstar was unveiled by his new club on Tuesday evening, when he first met local journalists before being presented to his new club’s fans at a packed Mrsool Park Stadium. Ronaldo was also asked if he had a message for people who criticise his move to Asia and insisted he doesn’t care about what others think of his move – but he had a little blunder during his response when he mention Mzansi instead of Saudi Arabia.

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Late Grobler Goal Sinks City

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Bradley Grobler scored his 7th goal of the season as SuperSport United beat Cape Town City 1-0 at the DHL Stadium on Tuesday evening in their DStv Premiership fixture. While it was a competitive opening 45 between Eric Tinkler’s and Gavin Hunt’s teams, it was also a half, that for the most part, failed to see either side really trouble the goalkeepers. The visitors were dealt an early blow when Thatayaone Ditlhokwe had to be replaced with ten minutes remaining of the first half, Siyabonga Nhlapo coming on for the Botswana international. Just before half-time, there were chances at both

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Sundowns & Swallows Starting XIs Announced

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Mamelodi Sundowns and Swallows FC have announced their starting line-ups for this evening’s DStv Premiership encounter at Loftus Versfeld Stadium. Downs are coming to this game with a massive confidence, having last lost a league game against their Tshwane rivals Supersport United in September. Since then Masandawana had seven straight wins in the league and sit on top of the log with 31 points, finishing the year 2022 on a high by beating Orlando Pirates 2-0. The defending champions are coming to this game without Ethiopian international Abubeker Nasir after he got an injured during Pirates clash. On the other

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