Motaung Jr – It Was Embarrassing

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Kaizer Chiefs Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Jr has admitted that the way the side lost the Soweto derby last week was embarrassing and everyone at the club needs to take accountability. Amakhosi headed into the encounter on the back of back-to-back losses in the league and Cup respectively and were hammered 3-0 by the Buccaneers who retained top spot on the Betway Premiership log, while Chiefs’ league title race ambitions were dealt a blow especially with the subsequent defeat to Richards Bay in the next game. Chiefs currently occupy sixth place on the standings with 30 points in 18 outings,

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Motaung Jr – What We Have To Learn From Pirates

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Kaizer Chiefs sporting director Kaizer Motaung Jr. has made a candid admission about their arch-rivals Orlando Pirates as pressure continues to mount on the club. Amakhosi have come under heavy criticism in recent weeks, with both the coaching staff and management questioned after four consecutive defeats in all competitions. The criticism intensified after Chiefs suffered a 3–0 loss to Pirates in the Soweto Derby and then failed to respond, going down 1–0 away to Richards Bay FC.  Their performances in both matches were widely criticised for lacking urgency and a clear desire to win. Motaung Jr. admitted the team has

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Milford Shock Sekhukhune In NBC

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Milford FC shocked Sekhukhune United to book their place in this season’s semi-finals of the Nedbank Cup with 2-1 win over a stubborn Motsepe Foundation Championship side Miflord FC at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium on Sartuday evening. Lehlohonolo Mojela and Olerato Mandi scored for Sekhukhune after Milford’s Cheswyn Philander had opened the scoring. However, it was Sibulele Mekuto’s goal in the 116th minute that forced penalties. After Bradley Gobler, Shaune Mogaila and Thabang Monare missed their spot-kicks, Milford beat Babina Noko 3-2 to follow Casric Stars into the semi-finals. It was the visitors who struck first through Philander in

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Kekana Makes Khune Admission During Playing Days

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Former Mamelodi Sundowns captain Hlompho Kekana has made an admission why he was never able to score against Itumeleng Khune during their playing days. The two former Bafana Bafana captains played on opposite ends with Kekana marshalling the midfield for Masandawana and Khune between the sticks for the Glamour Boys. ALSO READ: Broos Comments On Magidigidi’s Belgium MoveChiefs Legend Recalls Orkney Disaster Where 42 Lives Were Lost Kekana has scored some of the most memorable long-range goals but has never put any past Khune who was number one at Chiefs and Bafana for a long time. Speaking on SABC TV

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Rulani Celebrates Biggest Win With Alger

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Rulani Mokwena has celebrated his biggest win at MC Alger, thumping Mostaganem 5-0 on Saturday afternoon. After going four games without a win, suffering three defeats, and rumours around his future at the Algerian giants, Mokwena’s men gave the perfect answer on the pitch. They beat second-from-bottom Mostaganem 5-0 to extend their lead in the Algerian Ligue 1 to four points with three games in hand. The game was tied at 0-0 at half-time, but Mokwena’s side ran riot in the second 45 minutes. They opened the scoring via Marwane Khelif after 48 minutes. Mohamed Bangoura was the star of

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Casric Brush AmaZulu Aside To Book Semis Spot

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Casric Stars booked a Nedbank Cup semi-final spot after eliminating AmaZulu with a 2–1 victory at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Decide Chauke scored in extra time, a strike that secured the win for the visiting side after a 1–1 draw in regulation. Mfundo Thikazi had scored for Casric, while Hendrick Ekstein netted for Usuthu. The second-tier side has knocked out two Betway Premiership clubs after stunning Orlando Pirates in the Round of 16. Arthur Zwane made three changes to the starting line-up from their previous match. Gustavo Lopes made way for Sandile Mthethwa, Tebogo Mashigo replaced Thabiso

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Downs Level Leaders Pirates

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Mamelodi Sundowns hammered AmaZulu in the DStv Diski Challenge to level leaders Orlando Pirates on top of the log. Sundowns ran riot against Usuthu with the league’s leading goalscorer Bennet Mokoena adding a first-half brace, scoring in the 25th and 38th minute. Goals by Ntokozo Siquba and Siyabonga Mabena secured Sundowns a four-goal cushion at the break, while Kutlwano Letlhaku added the fifth after 77 minutes. Meanwhile, leaders Pirats suffered their third defeat of the season, going down 2-1 to Golden Arrows at the UJ Sport Complex, despite first team head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou in the stands. Molemo Seemela put

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Would He Step Aside As SD? Kaizer Jr Replies

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Kaizer Chiefs Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Jr has commented on suggestions that he should vacate his role at the club, listing the end of the club’s 10-year trophy drought as one of his achievements. The club had gone a decade without winning any silverware before clinching the Ke Yona Cup and started the current campaign like a house on fire only to lose steam along the way. They have been eliminated from all cup competitions they were in this season, including the CAF Confederation Cup. They reached the group stages and missed out on the knockout phase on the final

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Mngqithi on VAR – ‘Next Season is Too Far’

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Golden Arrows coach Manqoba Mngqithi believes that the implementation of VAR next season is too distant, suggesting that by then, some teams may have already been relegated or lost championships due to incorrect officiating.   Mngqithi shared his thoughts following a 2-1 loss to Mamelodi Sundowns on Wednesday night at Loftus Versfeld.  Earlier that day, South African Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture Gayton McKenzie confirmed that payment had been made to SAFA for the introduction of VAR in PSL matches.  While Mngqithi accepts that the system could be rolled out next season, he emphasizes that officials should receive VAR assistance

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