Sundowns & Orbit Starting XI Announced

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Mamelodi Sundowns have named their starting line-up ahead of this evening’s Betway Premiership clash against ORBIT College at Olympia Park. Masandawana are hitting the right gear at the right time this campaign as they currently sit joint-top of the league standings with Orlando Pirates (44), who hold the edge on goals scored, but a victory will move them to the summit. Since being knocked out of the Nedbank Cup by TS Galaxy, Miguel Cardoso’s men have picked up three league wins on the bounce. The claimed a narrow 1-0 win over AmaZulu before a spirited performance to see off a

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Pirates Provide Mbule Update

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Orlando Pirates have been boosted by the return of influential midfielder Sipho Mbule. ‘Master Chef’ has been nursing an injury after featuring against Marumo Gallants on Valentines Day and was a notable absentee in their 2-1 defeat Mamelodi Sundowns. Another player who is available after serving his one-match suspension is speedster Kamogelo Sebelebele who has been operating at right back for the Buccaneers. The club announced on Tuesday afternoon that the two players were available for selection for their Betway Premiership clash at the Orlando Amstel Arena on Wednesday night. “Their mission has been boosted by the availability of the

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CT City Miss Out On Chance To Move Top

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Cape Town City remained in third place after playing out to a pulsating 2-2 draw with table-toppers Milford FC on a hot afternoon at Athlone Stadium. The battle for the top spot kicked off on a scorching hot afternoon at Athlone Stadium in the highly anticipated Motsepe Foundation Championship clash. CT City dominated the first few minutes and were rewarded in the sixth minute with a lovely curler from Emile Witbooi, 1-0. The Citizens created numerous opportunities but couldn’t take their chances. With seconds before the halftime whistle, Milford equalized through Bulelani Sigomoshe. Halftime score: 1-1. In the second half,

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Chiefs Provide Squad Update

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Kaizer Chiefs have provided a squad update ahead of their next Betway Premiership clash at FNB Stadium. Amakhosi return to action when they welcome Durban City to the Calabash on Sunday, 15 March. The Glamour Boys are looking to avoid what will be a worse club record of five league defeats on the road. Amakhosi have endured a difficult run of form that has seen them slip from fourth place to six picking up zero points from a possible 12. The club has since provided the latest update regarding the squad for their next home fixture. “Chiefs will be without

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Leipzig Chairman – What Makes Sundowns Clash ‘Valuable’

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RB Leipzig Chairman Johann Plenge has explained why the club’s post-season tour to South Africa, where they will face Mamelodi Sundowns, is “valuable” for the Bundesliga side. The two clubs confirmed on Monday that they will meet on 29 May, marking Leipzig’s first trip to South Africa. Leipzig’s previous post-season tours were held in the Americas — the United States in 2024 and Brazil in 2025 — but this time they will travel to the African continent. According to Plenge, the tour is important because South Africa represents an “exciting football market” and offers the club an opportunity to expand

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Were Downs ‘Robbed’ Of Legit Goal Against Arrows? Hlungwani Responds

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Former PSL referee Victor Hlungwani has delivered a verdict that Mamelodi Sundowns‘ third goal against Golden Arrows should have been allowed to stand. “The Principal” is of the notion that the Brazilians were denied a legitimate goal which should have been allowed as there was no offside offence. This comes after Nuno Santos’s effort from outside the box found Iqraam Rayners who seemed in line with an Arrows defender. The Bafana Bafana marksman was however adjudged to have been offside even though replay showed that he had been played onside by the opposition defender. “Nuno scored a goal and here

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‘Champions League Unrealistic For Chiefs’

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Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Jabu Mahlangu is not convinced enough that his former club can return to CAF Champions League football next season. Amakhosi currently find themselves in sixth position on the Betway Premiership standings having dropped 12 out of 12 points in their last four league outings. They have lost five matches on the trot across all competitions, with their latest defeat coming at the hands of Richards Bay where they lost 1-0 mid last week. The Glamour Boys are on 30 points after 18 matches but have two matches in hand on the likes of Sekhukhune United (3rd),

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Singh & Lorch Continue To Thrive Abroad

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Thembinkosi Lorch and Luther Singh delivered notable performances for their respective clubs abroad over the past weekend. Lorch continued his impressive start at Al Ittihad in Libya, scoring in the 18th minute during his side’s emphatic 4–1 league victory over Al Shomooa. The goal marked his second for the club in just a few appearances. The former Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns attacker now boasts two goals and one assist in his first four matches since completing his move during the recent transfer window. Meanwhile, Singh found the net for AEL Limassol, although his strike was not enough to prevent

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Chiefs Legend Lands Head Coaching Job

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Former Kaizer Chiefs hard-tackling midfielder Willard Katsande has been entrusted with the head coaching role at Rangers FC, a club competing in Zimbabwe’s Northern Region Division One League. The 40-year-old landed in his native home country on Monday to assume his role at Rangers. ‘Salt & Vinegar’ was known for his no-nonsense approach in the heart of the Amakhosi midfield after being whisked away from the now defunct Ajax Cape Town in 2011. He made 346 appearances for the Glamour Boys between 2011 and 2021, scoring 19 goals with a further 10 assists across all competitions. Katsande also wore the

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