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Chiefs Bow Out of CAF Confed Cup

Kaizer Chiefs bowed out of the CAF Confederation Cup after a 2–1 away defeat to Zamalek SC at the Borg El Arab Stadium in Alexandria. Juan Alvina and Abdallah El Said scored for Zamalek, while Glody Lilepo netted the only goal for the visitors, which was not enough to secure the needed point. Amakhosi made three changes from the line-up that started against Al Masry, bringing on Paseka Mako, Thabiso Monyane and George Matlou for Aden McCarthy, Dillan Solomons and Mduduzi Shabalala. Both sides were cautious in the early stages of the match, with very few clear goal-scoring opportunities created at either end of the pitch. Zamalek SC

Ouaddou Issues Stern Warning To Players, Revisits Circus Claims

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has issued a stern warning to players who are not serious about winning the league title this season. Ouaddou has previously stated that he wants a more ruthless attacking approach, stating if players want to mess around on the pitch they should go to the circus. And despite a 3-0 win over relegation-threatened Marumo Gallants that moved them six points clear at the summit of the league, he was not happy, with just one line reflecting on the game. “I think I can say the only positive point today is the three points, that’s

Mokwena Reacts To CACFL Exit After Loss At Loftus

MC Alger head coach Rulani Mokwena says Mamelodi Sundowns were the better team and deserved to progress to the quarter-finals of the CAF Champions League. The Algerian champions fell to a 2-0 defeat to Sundowns in Mokwena’s homecoming, his first time facing the club since his exit two seasons ago. Colombian striker Brayan León netted a goal in each half as MCA hardly looked threatening to Ronwen Williams’ goal in what was a hard fought victory from the home side – who needed three points to have any chance of progressing to the knockout stages. “Congratulations to Sundowns because in

Pirates Go Six Clear Off Downs

While Mamelodi Sundowns were in action in CAF Champions League, Orlando Pirates made their homework in the Betway Premiership, beating Marumo Gallants 3-0 to move six points clear at the top. The Buccaneers are now 14 games in the league unbeaten, moving to 38 points from 16 outings – with Sundowns in second place with 32 points from 15 points. Pirates got off to the perfect start when Yanela Mbuthuma was on the end of a cross by Relebohile Mofokeng to push the ball over the line after four minutes. The Buccaneers remained in control of the game and opened

Cardoso – These Boys Deserve The World

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso reveled in their win over MC Alger to secure a place in the quarter-finals of the CAF Champions League. Cardoso, personally, made it three wins from three over Rulani Mokwena, having beaten him in both legs of the semi-finals when he was in charge of Esperance whilst the South African led Sundowns at the time. It was a nervy must-win fixture for the Masandawana coach and his troops, who held their nerve as Colombian forward, Brayan León, a January marquee signing from Colombia, bagged a brace at Loftus Versfeld. “I think we made a

Sundowns Advance To CAFCL Quarter-Finals

Mamelodi Sundowns have booked their place in the quarter-finals of the CAF Champions League after a 2-0 win over MC Alger in a frenetic Group C finale at Loftus Versfeld. In the build-up to the fixture it was a tale of former head coach Rulani Mokwena returning to his old stomping ground for the first time since his exit at the club, against current head coach Miguel Cardoso – who has divided opinion of fans in recent weeks. But Cardoso managed to make it three wins from three against Mokwena, having previously beaten the South African tactician in the semi-finals,

Chiefs XI To Face Zamalek Announced

African Football, CAF Confederation Cup, Featured, Local

Kaizer Chiefs have announced their starting line-up to face Egyptian giants Zamalek SC in the CAF Confederation Cup this evening. Zamalek SC are set to host Chiefs at the Suez Canal Authority Stadium in Ismailia, with Chiefs coming to this game sitting top of the group after collecting 10 points in the five games they’ve played. Amakhosi missed an opportunity to secure a quarter-final spot last weekend when they won 2-1 over Al Masry instead of winning by a two-goal margin. They find themselves in a tricky situation where they need to at least get a draw this evening to

Pirates & Gallants Starting XIs Announced

Betway Premiership, Featured, Local

League leaders, Orlando Pirates and Marumo Gallants have announced the starting line-ups for today’s Betway Premiership encounter. Pirates have an opportunity to go six points clear at the top of the Betway Premiership when they face Marumo Gallants this afternoon. The Buccaneers have gone 13 matches without a loss in the league, winning 11 of those games. Abdeslam Ouaddou’s side recently booked a place into the Nedbank Cup Last 16, keeping their chances of completing a domestic clean sweep. On the other hand Gallants were eliminated from the Nedbank Cup and have gone seven matches without a win in the

Sundowns & MC Alger Starting XIs Confirmed

African Football, CAF Champions League, Featured, Local

Mamelodi Sundowns and Mouloudia Club d’Alger have announced their starting XIs for the highly-anticipated clash at Loftus Versfeld Stadium this afternoon. Sundowns come to this game with one thing in mind, a win after only collecting six points in five games and sitting in third place in their CAF Champions League group. Meanwhile MC Alger are in a better situation and only need a draw to secure their quarter-final spot. After losing in the final last season, Sundowns were expected to go far in this competition once again, but their journey could already end today. They had a difficult campaign,