Zwane Opens Up On Radebe Absence

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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Arthur Zwane says the continued absence of Sabelo Radebe is due to the player ‘not being himself’ in training of late. Radebe, 23, emerged as one of the leading talents from the club’s academy and starred in their DStv Diski Challenge squad which brought optimism about his future. The former South Africa U17 international eventually made his debut in the DStv Premiership in May 2021 but he’s since just featured 13 more times in the first-team. Questions have been raised over why he’s only been afforded 48 minutes of football – but Zwane had called for

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Bartlett Not Happy With Officials

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Cape Town Spurs head coach Shaun Bartlett was not happy with the match-officiating during their 3-2 win against TTM on Wednesday. Spurs scored two early goals in the first half via Therlo Moosa and Ashley Cupido, from the penalty spot. But a few minutes later Tshakuma pulled one back and the entire game became more physical.  Just before the half-time whistle, TTM were awarded a penalty which left the Spurs bench furious and the visitors made it 2-2. Going into the tunnel the referee showed a yellow card to one of Spurs’ technical members. In the second half, Bartlett made

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Rakhale Opens Up On ‘Sad’ Pirates Exit

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Former Orlando Pirates dribbling wizard Thabo Rakhale has opened up on his “sad exit” from Orlando Pirates, saying he first about his exit in the media. A fan favorite at the time, Rakhale explained how his Chippa loan move happened after spending more than three years at Pirates. The 32-year-old said he was loaned out without him knowing about it and after he had just felt he had a breakthrough under then coach Milutin Sredojević. “It was one of those things, when coaches come and go, a new coach can say you are not into his plans. Things started to

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Riveiro Downplays Derby Absence

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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has downplayed his absence during Saturday’s Soweto Derby due to being suspended for the match. The Spaniard was sent off in his side’s 2-0 win over All Stars in the Nedbank Cup and will serve the second game of his two-match suspension. Pirates enter the game in better form, having won five of their last six games across all competition but Chiefs did beat them in the reverse fixture. The Buccaneers did win the first game without Riveiro on the sidelines – a 2-1 victory over Maritzburg United – and the 45-year-old insisted his

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Zwane Gives Injury Updates, Talks Potential Derby Double

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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Arthur Zwane has given an injury update ahead of Saturday’s Soweto Derby and discussed completing another potential double over their rivals. Zwane enters the game under pressure after winning just one DStv Premiership game in 2023 so far and parts of the club’s fans chanting “Arthur must go” after their recent 3-2 defeat to Golden Arrows. However, despite the club’s inconsistent run in form, Chiefs only sit three points behind their Soweto rivals ahead of Saturday’s derby. They could complete a second successive double over their rivals after winning the reverse fixture 1-0 thanks to Yusuf

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Onyango – It’s One Of Biggest Derbies On The Continent

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Mamelodi Sundowns captain Denis Onyango believes that his side’s clash with Al Ahly is becoming one of the biggest derbies on the continent. Masandwana have arrived in Cairo on Thursday ahead of their Group B clash against 10 times CAF Champions League winners and record champions. The 2016 CAF Champions League winners have started the campaign very well, having won their two opening games after beating Florent Ibenge’s Al Hilal 1-0 and a week later collecting an important 3-1 victory away from home at Cotonsport. Onyango, who has experienced almost everything in this competition, believes it’s good to meet Al

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Vila, Manyama, and Mahlambi Among 10 Free Agents Available

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Despite the PSL transfer window being closed, there are several players available that could still be registered to play in the 2022/23 season. Sibusiso Vilakazi who was released by TS Galaxy is still eligible to join a new club, having seen his contract terminated via mutual consent before the transfer deadline day. This makes him available to be registered outside of the window and with the veteran midfielder training with Sekhukhune United, there’s reason to believe he may well be back on the pitch, sooner rather than later. Ayanda Patosi is another player in the same boat after parting ways

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Brakkies Sets Sekhukhune Target After Impressive Start

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Sekhukhune United head coach Brandon Truter wants his side to continue their dominance at home so that opponents know that when they come to Polokwane they will not return with many points. This is after Ba Bina Noko maintained their unbeaten home record under Truter with a 2-0 league win against Richards Bay over the weekend, a result that saw them move to sixth position on the log with 27 points. Truter wants consistency from his charges to be able to stay within the top 8 bracket in the remaining matches.   “We want to maintain our home record, we

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Ratomo Leads Bucs To The Top

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Orlando Pirates DStv Diski Challenge starlet Relebohile Ratomo has been phenomenal this season after collecting four Man of the Match awards. The Asidlali star joined the Buccaneers at the beginning of the season from the School Of Excellence after winning the Player of the Tournament at the Engen Knockout Challenge. Since joining the Sea Robbers he has been phenomenal and one of the players carrying the Pirates’ hopes as they look to win their first DDC title.  On the weekend, he scored a brace in his side’s 3-0 win over Sekhukhune United, while Sonwabo Khumalo scored the other goal to

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