Chiefs Make It 5 Derby Wins In A Row Vs Pirates

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Kaizer Chiefs collected their fifth successive Soweto Derby win over Orlando Pirates thanks to a late own goal by Olisa Ndah. Around 75,000 fans were in attendance for the league’s most-watched fixture, and while both teams threatened in the opening quarter, there was just one shot on target, with Vincent Pule shooting straight at Brandon Petersen in the seventh minute. Petersen did well to punch away Monnapule Saleng’s free kick in the 25th minute, and on the counter-attack, Ashley Du Preez had the first real chance of the game, following a quick counter. However, his shot after a sprint across

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Mokwena Sidesteps Egyptian Media Over Sirino, Highlights Mailula Impact

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena says attention should go to Cassius Mailula rather than questioning why Gaston Sirino has not been featured as prominently when quizzed by Egyptian media. Sirino has been a long-time target for the Egyptian giants and that interest intensified and somewhat soured the relationship to a degree whilst Pitso Mosimane left Masadawana for the Red Devils – in which the transfer pursuit became quite public. Naturally, sections of their media were interested to see the transformation of Sundowns squad this season and in particular, why the likes of Sirino and Denis Onyango have not bee

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Chiefs Starting XI Announced

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Kaizer Chiefs have announced their starting line-up for this afternoon’s DStv Premiership encounter against Orlando Pirates at FNB Stadium.  Amakhosi will look for win number 68 ever since the first Soweto Derby took place. The Ephefeni Glamour Boys has been dominant when it comes to this fixture.  Amakhosi are coming to this game as favourites after winning the last four games between the two sides, but the state the club is in now is not convincing having only won one league game in the new year, lost four, and drew one. Coach Arthur Zwane knows anything less than a win

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Pirates Starting XI Announced

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Orlando Pirates have announced their starting line-up for this afternoon’s DStv Premiership encounter against Kaizer Chiefs at FNB stadium.  Two years and twenty-six days, that’s the last time the sea robbers managed to beat Kaizer Chiefs in an official Soweto derby. Pirates have been struggling over the years to beat their rivals, having only won 38 in history. The current Buccaneers’ form might come in handy when it comes to this fixture having won their last four league games and losing two. Ezimnyama Ngenkani will have to battle without their head coach Jose Riveiro who’s still serving a suspension. A

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Downs’ Grateful For Facilities Offered In Cairo Ahead Of Ahly Showdown

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena has offered special praise to Al Ahly after opening their iconic doors of the Mokhtar El Tetsh Stadium and facilities for preparation. Sundowns face the record ten-time African champions in Al Salam City this evening, knowing a win would put them one foot in the knockout stages of the competition as they would be nine points ahead of the Egyptian giants after three games played. While Ahly would have a game in hand – and four remaining fixtures to play in Group B – Mokwena said they would extend their gratitude by returning the

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‘I Miss Playing With Khama’

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Kaizer Chiefs forward Keagan Dolly believes the absence of Khama Billiat added to their frequently forced line-up changes contributes to their inconsistencies. Chiefs have yet to win more than three consecutive games in the 2022/23 season under head coach Arthur Zwane. And the absence of the Zimbabwe international who holds a telepathic understanding with Dolly has been evident in their lack of killer instinct in the final third. There have been several changes in attack with Bonfils Caleb Bimenyimana the top scorer with seven goals this season and Dolly admits injuries have played a big role in their lack of

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The Soweto Derby: Saleng vs Who?

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The Soweto Derby is the one game on the South African football calendar that is never missed, even by those who don’t follow the sport religiously. It is a game of immense pressure, and pride, that separates Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs fans from complete ecstasy or downright agony.  Neither team are in the title race this season with Mamelodi Sundowns requiring just nine points from their final nine games to wrap up a sixth consecutive title, but CAF Inter-club qualification is still up for grabs and both sides will be aiming to secure that second CAF Champions League spot

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Scoring Is A Problem – Pitso Dladla

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Richards Bay United co-coach Pitso Dladla says his side needs to address their goal scoring problems as the side blows hot and cold in the second half of the 2022/23 campaign and winless in the last five encounters including the Cup. The Natal rich boys suffered their second successive DStv Premiership loss this year, 2-0 to Sekhukhune United this past weekend and slipped to fourth spot on the log tied on 31 points with Orlando Pirates above them in 20 outings. In the last six matches the side has managed to score four goals and have conceded seven. Dladla reflected

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Zwane Trying To Protect Chiefs Starlet

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Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane is aware of the hype that has been generated around Mduduzi Shabalala and says the club will try all it could to nurture him to reach his potential. Shabalala has shone in this rebuilding Amakhosi side this season, scoring two league goals in eight appearances, including in the 3-2 loss to Golden Arrows this past weekend. He took his chance well in that match, losing his marker with the pose of a dummy before blasting the ball into the roof of the net to score Chiefs’ second goal. But Chiefs could not hold onto their

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