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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Ronaldo To Make Debut Vs Former Chiefs Star

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Cristiano Ronaldo is set to face former Kaizer Chiefs striker Knowledge Musona in his first official match for new club Al Nassr. The 37-year-old will be unveiled by his new club on Tuesday evening, two days before Al Nassr’s next game in the Saudi Pro League. Ronaldo could make his Al Nassr debut on 5 January, when his new side face Musona’s Al Taai in the league. Al Nassr are currently first on the log, while Al Taai sit in seventh position. Musona, who is expected to start gas scored three goals in 10 appearances this season so far. The

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Truter Laments Finishing, Happy With Clean Sheet

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Sekhukhune United will be looking to better their New Year’s Eve performance in the DStv Premiership Limpopo derby against Marumo Gallants at the Peter Mokaba Stadium tonight. United played to a goalless draw against 10 men AmaZulu in their last game of 2022, a result coach Brandon Truter felt was not good enough. Truter told the media that though they dropped points at home he appreciated the clean sheet, adding that his side’s decision-making and finishing can be better.  “Our structure was very good and our counter pressing as well but I think our finishing, our decisio- making can improve

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Official: SuperSport Announce Kewuti

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SuperSport United have confirmed the signing of former Cape Town City and Maritzburg United utility player Zukile Kewuti. The 27-year-old joins as a free agent after leaving Maritzburg towards the end of 2022. He had joined the Team of Choice back in 2021 after departing Cape Town City. Having broken through at City back in 2018, Kewuti first ventured out on loan during the 2020/2021 season, at AmaZulu, where he teamed up with Benni McCarthy, his former City coach. But this will be the first time the Capetonian is based in Gauteng. “I’m grateful to be here,” Kewuti told the

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Sikhosana Not Impressed With Phillys Games Viral Philly’s Game Incident

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Orlando Pirates legend Jerry Sikhosana has slammed the viral showboating incident at the Phillys Games. The 53-year-old was left unimpressed after Isithembiso FC did a ‘sleeping skill’ right at the end of their game against Phanda FC, which saw them progress to the next stage by 6-1 on aggregate. The Phillys Games, who have become the biggest eKasi tournament, which produced players such as Kaizer Chiefs’ DDC starlet Mfundo ‘Obrigado’ Vilakazi, finished on Sunday with One Lion beating Isithembiso 5-4 on penalties in the final. However, there was one particular incident involving Isithembiso, whose players were laying on the ground

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Confirmed: Chiefs Promoted 3 Starlets To Senior Squad

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Kaizer Chiefs Head of Technical and Youth Development Academy, Molefi Ntseki has confirmed that Arthur Zwane has added three Amakhosi youngsters to his first-team squad. The Glamour Boys have revived their focus on youth development, with Arthur Zwane becoming the first head coach who has come through the club’s ranks. With Zwane having worked with many youth players before, he has called three of them, namely: Mduduzi Shabalala, Samkelo Zwane and Wandile Duba to be part of the senior team from 1 December, Ntseki confirmed. “Because of the quality that was assembled for the Engen competition and the DDC, we

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Ronaldo’s New Contract Has Special Exit Clause – Report

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s new mega contract with Al Nassr is understood to include a special exit clause to return to UEFA Champions League football next season. The Portuguese striker will be unveiled by his new club on Tuesday evening, having put pen to paper on a two-and-a-half year deal. Ronaldo is understood to earn €200 million per year once commercial agreements are also included. The move to Saudi Arabia seemingly ends Ronaldo’s time at top level European football, but a new report by Marca states his deal includes a special exit clause, which would allow him to play Champions League football

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