Sundowns March On As They Beat Stubborn Bay

, ,

Mamelodi Sundowns’ unstoppable march to their sixth successive DStv Premiership title will take an arm a wrestle from all 15 teams this season. The team is so fluid under coach Rulani Mokwena at the moment. Richards Bay, who have surprised everyone this season in their maiden campaign, were the next team asked to stop them but couldn’t. Cassius Mailula’s beautiful goal in the first half and Haashim Domingo’s close range finish in the second stanza were enough to see Sundowns beat the team from KwaZulu-Natal 2-0 to consign Bay’s second league loss at home.      These were the two best teams

Read more

Beckham Son Joins EPL Side

, ,

David Beckham’s son Romeo Beckham joined Premier League side Brentford, the club confirmed on Friday. The 20-year-old is the second-oldest of Beckham’s three sons and had spent time with Arsenal’s academy up until 2014 before he returned to the game in September 2021. On Friday, Brentford announced Romeo Beckham joined the club from Inter Miami CF on loan until the end of the 2022/23 season. “The 20-year-old will join Neil MacFarlane’s B team for the rest of the campaign to continue his development as he makes the temporary switch from the MLS club. The move is subject to international clearance,”

Read more

Pitso’s Al Ahli After Lorch – Report

,

Pitso Mosimane’s Al Ahli Saudi have been linked with Orlando Pirates winger Thembinkosi Lorch, according to reports in Saudi Arabia. Al Ahli want to sign Lorch and received positive signals from the Buccaneers winger, Saudi publication Hattrick report. However, the financial situation of the club reportedly represents a stumbling block in completing the deal and other potential signings. Mosimane himself had previously explained how difficult it is for clubs to buy players from South Africa because of the high asking prices. Lorch has only made five appearances for the Buccaneers this season so far after picking up a knee injury

Read more

Richards Bay & Sundowns Starting XIs Announced

, ,

Richards Bay and Mamelodi Sundowns confirmed their starting line-ups for this evening’s DStv Premiership encounter at King Zwelithini Stadium. The Natal Richboyz welcome the defending DStv Premiership champions in what promises to be a cracking game. The KwaZulu-Natal based side find themselves amongst the teams challenging for the league title after their impressive start of the campaign. Simo Dladla and Vasili Manousakis’ lads have been impressive having last lost a league match against SuperSport United and that was in August 2022. The third-placed team will look to close the gap when they face the log leaders this evening, sitting on

Read more

Folz On Dion Addition: There’s No Place To Hide For Us

, ,

AmaZulu coach Romain Folz says there’s no place to hide when asked if he will have excuses at the club following the addition of Junior Dion from Marumo Gallants. On top of Dion, Usuthu have signed Celimpilo Ngema on the pre-contract from Gallants and the midfielder will join the club at the beginning of next season when his contract expires with the Limpopo club. These are players that Folz worked with at Gallants during his short spell with them at the beginning of the season. The addition of Dion adds to a strong firepower up front for Usuthu with Lehlohonolo

Read more

Confirmed: Ronaldo’s Debut Delayed

,

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr debut has been delayed after he was not included in the match-day squad for Friday’s clash against Al Tai. The Portuguese superstar completed a move to the Saudi Pro League side and arrived in the country on Monday. He was unveiled on Tuesday and many expected him to feature against Al Tai, with the match initially scheduled for Thursday but it was delayed by one day “due heavy rain and weather conditions impacting the stadium’s electricity”. On Friday, Ronaldo initially arrived with his teammates at the stadium but he was not part of the match day squad

Read more

Pirates Confirm New Signing Available

, ,

Orlando Pirates have confirmed that new signing Craig Martin will be available for selection when the Buccaneers face his former side Cape Town City on Saturday. The Buccaneers hope to bounce back from their 2-0 defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns, while City will be keen to keep the three points after losing 1-0 at home to SuperSport. Pirates, who have only scored nine goals in 14 DStv Premiership games so far, have confirmed they can count on Martin as well as Ndumiso Mabena on Saturday. “There have been some mid-season personnel changes at both camps, most notably Craig Martin’s recent move

Read more

Vasili – Sundowns Is the Best Team By Far

, ,

Richards Bay co-coach Vasili Manousakis has acknowledged that they “are playing against the best team by far” as they host Mamelodi Sundowns at King Zwelithini Stadium later today (19:30). Manousakis also revealed that his side will be up against it because Sundowns hardly give their opponents a sniff of ball possession.   Sundowns, since the appointment of Rulani Mokwena as the head coach in October, have beaten all that came in front of them, winning all four league matches without conceding a goal. They have scored 12 goals in the process and Bay will have to be the first club

Read more

Rulani Gives Shalulile & Nasir Updates

, ,

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena has revealed that Peter Shalulile is not far from returning to the pitch, while he also gave an update on Abubeker Nasir. The latter had to be stretchered off the pitch just before half-time in Downs’ 2-0 win over Orlando Pirates. Shalulile, meanwhile, has been absent since September, but Mokwena insisted the striker is very close to a comeback. “Peter is a different specimen, completely different social life, he lives only football, he breathes football,” he told journalists. “And he is ready from my perspective, but I trust the medical department in the football

Read more