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Beganovic On Ex Chiefs Talent Nkosi’s Situation

TS Galaxy head coach Adnan Beganovic has shed light on the situation of promising midfielder Ntandoyenkosi Nkosi and his lack of game-time since his arrival from Kaizer Chiefs. Nkosi, 21, joined Galaxy from Chiefs and was widely expected to hit the ground running, having captained the Chiefs DStv Diski Challenge squad to the league title last season. The likes of Samukele Kabini, Khulumani Ndamane and Puso Dithejane have shown the step from reserve team to professional football to become full senior internationals in the space of two seasons at Galaxy, with all three earning career changing lucrative transfers since. But

Junior Makes Strong Bucs-Mbokazi Claim

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Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye believes Orlando Pirates are now paying the price of losing defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi midway through the season. The youngster who was a mainstay in the Pirates back-line left the Buccaneers for Chicago Fire in the Major League Soccer in January following an impressive stint with the Pirates’ first team. Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has relied on the centre-back pairing of Lebone Seema and Nkosinathi Sibisi since Mbokazi’s departure, while Olisa Ndah also left the club by mutual consent. Khanye believes the two were exposed in the 2-1 defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns on Wednesday, showing

Tso Shares Views On Potential Pirates Penalty

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Former Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Benedict Tso Vilakazi believes the Buccaneers should have been awarded a penalty for Khulumani Ndamane’s tackle on Patrick Maswanganyi in the sides Betway Premiership game on Wednesday. The incident happened in the first half in Sundowns’ box just before the defending champions scored the opener at the FNB Stadium, with Jelly Chavani judging Ndamane played the ball. The Brazilians went on to win the encounter 2-1 to narrow the gap at the top of the log to three points with a game in hand. Tso says the referee was inconsistent in applying the

Pitso On Return To Downs/PSL Talk

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Veteran tactician Pitso Mosimane has broken his silence on speculation linking him with a return to Mamelodi Sundowns, leaving the door open for a potential move back to the PSL. Mosimane has been unattached since January 2025, when he parted ways with Iranian Pro League outfit Esteghlal FC. Recently, he has been heavily linked with a return to Sundowns, who have struggled for consistency this season under the leadership of Miguel Cardoso, with reports suggesting that the Portuguese coach himself could be on his way out. Frustrations among supporters have occasionally boiled over, with Sundowns fans chanting Mosimane’s name at the stadium after matches when results

Cardoso on Leon’s Quick Adaptation

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has praised the quick adaptation of striker Brayan Leon following his arrival at the club. The Colombian forward joined Masandawana during the January transfer window in a deal worth $3.2 million (approximately R58 million) from Independiente Medellín. Since making the move to South Africa, he has quickly established himself as a key figure in the Brazilians’ attack, scoring six goals in seven matches across all competitions. Leon has already registered two braces in quick succession — the first in the CAF Champions League clash against MC Alger this past weekend, and the second against

Why Ouaddou Isn’t Worried After Sundowns Loss

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has insisted that failing to defeat their title rivals Mamelodi Sundowns is not a missed opportunity in the championship race. The Buccaneers suffered a 2–1 defeat to the Brazilians in their Betway Premiership clash on Wednesday evening at FNB Stadium. With this victory, Bafana Ba Style narrowed the gap at the top of the table to just three points, while still holding a game in hand — an advantage as the season progresses. Despite the setback, Ouaddou remains confident about his side’s title ambitions. The French-Moroccan tactician, who is determined to wrestle the league crown

Cardoso – Pirates Are Stronger Than MC Alger

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso says the Orlando Pirates squad is stronger than MC Alger, emphasising how much they had to dig deep to secure three points in their top of the table clash at FNB Stadium on Wednesday evening. Sundowns ended Pirates 11 match winning run at home, which was a new record in the Premier Soccer League (PSL) and swayed the momentum in the title race as they now trail Pirates by three points and have a game in hand. It proved a massive result for Cardoso, following up from the 2-0 win over Algerian giants led

Ouaddou Reacts To Pirates Defeat

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has reacted to his side suffering a 2-1 defeat to title rivals Mamelodi Sundowns at FNB Stadium on Wednesday. Masandawana ended Pirates’ 11-match winning streak at home, thanks to a first-half brace by Brayan Leon, while Pirates’ deflected shot by Patrick Maswanganyi wasn’t enough. As a consequence, Sundowns are now back to within three points of the log leaders, with a game in hand, with Ouaddou insisting it was a game of two halves, but the title race is still wide open. “I think we have [a game of] two halves. One where we

Downs End Bucs Winning Run To Blow Title Race Wide Open

Mamelodi Sundowns ended Orlando Pirates’ 11-match home winning run with a 2-1 victory in their Betway Premiership clash at FNB Stadium on Wednesday evening. In what was billed as a potential title swaying fixture it proved the case with Masandawana now within three points of Pirates who were aiming to pull clear by nine points this evening. Despite several early chances and a penalty appeal waved away, in-form Sundowns forward Brayan León showed the importance of having a clinical finisher up front. With the chances, he scored two goals late in the first half, handing Miguel Cardoso’s side a healthy