SA’s Carnell Involved in 10-Goal Thriller Vs Messi’s Miami

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South African coach Bradley Carnell was involved in a ten-goal thriller in the MLS against Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami, while Steve Barker and Fadlu Davids saw their respective teams stay at the top of their leagues. Carnell’s Philadelphia Union suffered a 6-4 defeat in a hard-fought MLS encounter early on Monday morning, with Messi registering two assists while Luis Suarez netted a brace for Miami. Philadelphia’s South African defender Olwethu Makhanya, who was recently named in the Bafana Bafana preliminary World Cup squad, missed the match due to suspension after accumulating five yellow cards. Elsewhere in the USA, Mbekezeli Mbokazi

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Downs Ladies Take Pole Spot After Thrashing Win

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Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies took pole position in the Super Era Stream after baptising newcomers Diepkloof Ladies 6-0 on the opening weekend of the Hollywoodbets Super League Amplified held at UJ’s Soweto campus. Captain Lebohang Ramalepe and Noxolo Cesane scored in the first half while Nonhlanhla Mthandi, Refilwe Tholakele, Lelona Daweti and Boitumelo Rabale netted in the second stanza to hand the defending champions maximum points. The rookies are at the bottom of the eight team log. University of Pretoria are second in the stream also with three points after defeating another new side in Stellenbosch Ladies 3-0. Limpopo’s Copperbelt Ladies

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Western Cape ABC Motsepe League Winners Confirmed

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Hope FC has been crowned Western Cape ABC Motsepe League champions after defeating Diadora FC. In their first season in the ABC Motsepe League after purchasing the status of Sea Point Swifts in 2025, this side signed quality players with one aim of gaining promotion immediately. Players such as Craig Martin, Clayton Daniels, Ruzaigh Gamaldien, Dean Solomons, Ayanda Patosi, and Masilakhe Phohlongo will all ring a bell to South African football fans, and have played for them this campaign, with experienced Dylan Deane as the head coach, with Keagan Buchanan as the CEO. ‘The Immortals’ won Stream A of the

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Former Pirates Coach Delivers Trophy Treble

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Former Orlando Pirates reserve side head coach, Mandla Qhogi, completed a trophy treble in his first season in Swaziland. Qhogi joined Nsingizini Hotspurs at the beginning of the season after leaving Sekhukhune United. ‘Mindlos’ is known for nurturing young talent, as he did at Pirates with players like Relebohile Mofokeng. The South African mentor had it tough when he arrived in eSwatini, as his side missed out on qualifying for the CAF Champions League group stages, losing to Tanzanian giants Simba SC 3-0 on aggregate. Qhogi didn’t look down, as he continued to work hard, and his hard work paid

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Pirates Bag Two Monthly Awards

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Newly crowned Betway Premiership champions Orlando Pirates have scooped two monthly awards with head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou walking away with the Coach of the Month accolade and Sipho Chaine the Player of the Month for May. The two guided the Buccaneers to a 14-year league trophy capture after their 2-0 win over ORBIT College this past weekend at Mbombela Stadium. In May, Ouaddou led his charges to pick up three wins from four matches with a draw from eight matches while clean sheet king Chaine did not concede a single goal in four matches. Sekhukhune United’s Bright Ndlovu took home

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Mokoena – ‘Our 57 People Are Happy’

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Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Teboho Mokoena has expressed his delight after winning the CAF Champions League. The 29-year-old netted a trademark scorcher to cancel out Mohamed Hrimat’s opener in the second leg at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah in Rabat, Morocco, securing a 2-1 aggregate victory for the Brazilians. Speaking after the match, Mokoena recalled that when he signed for Sundowns, he promised chairman Thlopie Motsepe that he would help them win the tournament that has eluded them for a decade. He concluded by sending a message of appreciation to the Sundowns faithful, playfully referencing the infamous “57 fans” jibe used

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Golden Boy Yamal Headlines Spain’s World Cup Squad

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FC Barcelona golden boy Lamine Yamal headlines a high-profile Spanish squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. On Monday, head coach Luis de la Fuente announced his 26-man squad for the upcoming tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada. It’s 16 years since Spain won the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa with a generation of Andre Iniesta, Xavi Hernandez, Iker Casillas and many more. The 2024 UEFA European Championship winners named a squad that is full of talent and La Roja are once again expected to go far in tournament after a disappointing 2022 World Cup campaign,

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Kaze Reacts To 4 Chiefs Stars In Bafana Prelim WC Squad

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Kaizer Chiefs coach Cedric Kaze says the four players called up to the Bafana Bafana preliminary squad for the FIFA World Cup are a sign of the significant progress the team has made. Kaze was speaking after Amakhosi’s final Betway Premiership match of the season, where they suffered a 1-0 defeat to Chippa United at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday. The Burundian tactician noted that during their tenure at Chiefs, they took a squad that some had underrated and worked hard to maximize its potential. Kaze added that he believes all four of his players currently in the initial

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Mazhamba Reflects On Historic Chiefs Debut

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Young Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Takalani Mazhamba has expressed extreme gratitude after starting in goals for their Betway Premiership clash against Chippa United on Saturday. The 18-year-old made his senior bow, edging his name in the club’s history books by becoming the youngest goalkeeper to debut for Amakhosi in the PSL era at the Moses Mabhida stadium. Mazhamba has come through the club’s youth ranks and was instrumental as they bagged the DStv Diski Challenge last season which was a stepping stone in his young career by making it all the way to the senior team. He has thus shown thanks

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