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Junior – Downs Star Reminds Me Of Romario

iDiski TV analyst Junior Khanye has heaped praise on Mamelodi Sundowns forward Brayan León saying he reminds him of Brazil legend Romario. The Colombian completed a brace in Sundwons’ 2-0 win over Rulani Mokwena’s MC Alger to finish second in Group C of the CAF Champions League and qualify for the knockout phase of the competition. The brace also took the 25-year-old’s goal tally in Sundowns colours to four in all competitions since his arrival in January. Khanye likened León to former Barcelona and Brazil star Romario adding that the youngster is still going to trouble defenders. “León is a

Hunt – A Chance To Give A Few More A Run

While Sunday evening’s CAF Confederation Cup game against Singida Black Stars is essentially a ‘dead rubber’, Stellenbosch head coach Gavin Hunt says he will use the game to give more players a run ahead of a congested schedule. Neither team are able to qualify for the knockout stages as they prepare to play this final group game. It’s been a tough week for the club who had travel logistical problems and spent most of the week returning from Congo, where they lost to Otoho, ending their qualification hopes. But with a busy schedule domestically set to follow for Hunt’s side,

Chiefs & Downs Suffer Defeats In DDC Action

Kaizer Chiefs succumbed to a narrow 1-0 defeat to AmaZulu while Mamelodi Sundowns went down 3-2 to Golden Arrows in Sunday’s DStv Diski Challenge ties at Seshego Stadium. With league leaders Orlando Pirates not in action this weekend, it was up to Masandawana to narrow the gap at the top of the standings. Sundowns opened the scoring via Bennet Mokoena’s spot kick in the 17th minute for his 12th league goal of the campaign. Abafana Bes’thende levelled matters in the 24th minute through Andiswa Booysen before adding the second from the penalty spot in the 43rd minute. Kwandile Gumede then

Nteo – What I Told Players After Maduka Suspension

Magesi FC Assistant coach Abram Nteo says he has told players to simply focus task to avoid distraction from their mission of getting out of the relegation zone after John Maduka’s suspension. Maduka was placed on suspension ‘recess’ to look at his contractual obligations before the club announced his departure this week. Magesi are rooted at the basement of the Betway Premiership table with 11 points in 16 outings and are aware they need to urgently get to safety. The coach said with the help of senior players he has told the players to focus on winning games and block

Rele On Pirates Extending Gap At The Top

In-form Orlando Pirates winger Relebohile Mofokeng has emphasized the importance of staying top of the log after extending their gap to six points. Mofokeng picked up his third Man of the Match award in a row with three goals and two assists in his last three league starts. Yanela Mbuthuma, Patrick Maswanganyi and Mofokeng all recorded their names on the scoresheet as Pirates ran out convincing 3-0 victors over Marumo Gallants at the Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday afternoon. The Bafana Bafana attacker has called on them to maintain their impressive run as well as being at the summit of

Cardoso Explains Heated Bench Exchange With Alger

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has explained how a heated bench exchange with MC Alger came about. While he stated that “there was nothing special” that happened between the two benches, Cardoso admitted that he “went too far”. He revealed that he was giving instructions to his player Thapelo Morena and found himself, stepping on the area he wasn’t supposed to, “approaching too much to the opposition’s bench”. “Regarding the benches, nothing special happened, what happened was that I approached too much [to the opposition bench],” said Cardoso. “And I was speaking to my player, Thapelo Morena to say, focus

Rulani Addresses Touchline Tension After Cardoso Encroached His Area

CAF Champions League, Featured, Local

MC Alger coach Rulani Mokwena has opened up on the touchline tension after Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso encroached in his area. Mokwena’s Alger suffered a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Masandawana in the CAF Champions League group match on Saturday, bowing out of the competition. Already ahead of the game, there was a significant controversy, with Sundowns analyst Mario Masha suspended pending an investigation after it was reported that he shared team information and tactics with his former colleague, Mokwena. Alger coach, Mokwena says what Cardoso did was not only disrespectful to his bench but was a violation

Doc Reacts To Chiefs CAF CC Exit

CAF Confederation Cup, Featured, Local

Kaizer Chiefs legend Doctor Khumalo has shared his thoughts on the club’s exit from the CAF Confederation Cup following an away defeat to Zamalek SC. Amakhosi suffered a 2–1 defeat at the hands of the Egyptian giants at Borg El Arab Stadium in Alexandria, failing to earn at least one point that could have secured them a spot in the next round. Glody Lilepo scored the only goal for Chiefs, while Juan Alvina and Abdallah El Said found the net for Zamalek. Khumalo said he is proud of the team despite the defeat, adding that they fought hard, particularly in

Why Are Chiefs Knocked Out? Tie Breakers Explained

African Football, CAF Confederation Cup, Featured, Local

Kaizer Chiefs were knocked out of the CAF Confederations Cup despite finishing Group D with 10 points. Amakhosi suffered a heart-breaking 2-1 loss to Zamalek on Saturday evening, while Al Masry beat ZESCO United 2-0 at home. The two results completely changed the positions in the log, with Chiefs going as leaders into the last match day. However, Amakhosi dropped from first into third spot, with Zamalek moving to the top with 11 points. Al Masry are second with 10 points – as many as Amakhosi but beat the Soweto giants based on goals scored. Chiefs and Al Masry are