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Rulani’s Alger Beat Hilal To Move Second

South African tactician Rulani Mokwena’s MC Alger moved second after beating Al Hilal 2-1 in their Group C CAF Champions League tie at Ali la Pointe Stadium on Friday night. The home side wasted no time, taking the lead as early as the 15th minute through Moslem Anatouf who tapped home from close range from Zinedine Ferhat’s assist. Ferhat then turned scorer with an absolute curler from the edge of the box in the 44th minute to make it 2-0. The visitors were rewarded for their resilience in the 77th minute as Ahmed M’Bareck beat the offside track to slot

Bobby On Ambitious Chiefs Targets For Season

Kaizer Chiefs Football Manager Bobby Motaung says they need to challenge for the CAF Confederation Cup and the league after their first round Nedbank Cup exit. The holders of the competition were knocked out by Stellenbosch in Cape Town with a 2-1 loss in mid-week and now turn their attention to Al Masry on Sunday at the Peter Mokaba Stadium. Chiefs are currently level on points with the Egyptian Premier League side (7) after four games played in Group D and need victory, before an away trip to Cairo to face leaders Zamalek, to complete proceedings. “It’s a cup final

Sebelebele – It Breaks My Heart

Orlando Pirates winger Kamogelo Sebelebele has opened up on the emotional rollercoaster in his debut season at the club so far since his transfer from TS Galaxy. The 23-year-old was a surprise off-season signing from the Rockets, where he established himself as one of the leading performers in the South African top-flight over the last couple of seasons. He amassed 97 appearances for the club, playing on either wing-back and as a full-back, with his pace, dribbling one of his key strengths, while he chipped in with 10 goals and six assists. His impact at Pirates was evident, scoring in both

Lakay’s Fine Form Continues As Title Hopes Increase

South African forward Fagrie Lakay is leading the charge of a surprise title challenge for Cleopatra FC in the Egyptian Premier League. Lakay, 28, joined the club, initially on loan from Pyramids, with Nigerian winger Sodiq Awujoola heading in the opposite direction for the 2024/25 season. However, Awujoola has since returned to now play alongside Lakay, who completed a permanent move to the club where he’s now scored nine goals with 10 assists in 47 games, primarily playing in a role on either wing or behind the striker. For a club that was founded in 2007, Cleopatra have always shown

Exclusive: Akpeyi Explains His TS Galaxy Internship

Former Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has spoken about the coaching internship he is currently undertaking at PSL side TS Galaxy as he transitions into the next phase of his football career. The former Super Eagles shot-stopper officially announced his retirement from professional football in December last year, following his departure from Marumo Gallants at the end of the previous season. Akpeyi has already completed his CAF C coaching licence and explained that, as part of the requirements to progress to the CAF B Licence, he is required to complete an internship with a professional club. He confirmed that this

Ubuntu Talent Makes Exciting Move To Europe

Ubuntu Football forward Losika Ratshukudu has secured a move to Croatia with Slaven Belupo, becoming their sixth European export in the last four seasons. Ratshukudu, who turned 20 last month, was part of the Botswana national team at the recent Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco and featured in their 1-0 defeat to Benin in the group stages. “Losika joined Ubuntu almost three years ago after a chance conversation on the side of a field in Rayleigh, North Carolina between the Directors of Dream Academy and Ubuntu Football — a powerful reminder of how opportunity, partnership and faith can change

Nthethe Secures New Coaching Role

Former Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns defender Thabo Nthethe has been appointed head coach of the U17 squad in the Siwelele Academy. The 41-year-old who had been working in the second-tier with Casric Stars has returned to the Free State, where his legendary Premier Soccer League took off, during a decade long stint at the now-defunct Bloemfontein Celtic. Known as ‘Mr Cool’, Nthethe was a unique, modern centre back with composure and the ability to play out of defence with ease, which saw him break into the senior national team and eventually earn a move to Mamelodi Sundowns – where

Cross On Shabalala Critics After Nedbank Cup Exit

Kaizer Chiefs defender Bradley Cross has thrown his weight behind teammate Mduduzi Shabalala who has been met with criticism following their Nedbank Cup exit. A certain section of Chiefs fans blamed Shabalala for their early elimination from the Ke Yona Cup they won last season after missing numerous chances against Stellenbosch FC in the Round of 32 on Wednesday. Amakhosi now remain in two competitions as they seek silverware this season in the form of the Betway Premiership and CAF Confederation Cup. Cross says they are fully behind ‘Mdu Or Die’ as he’s a mentally strong player. “We all support

Ngobeni – Why Rulani Is Such A Good Coach

Cape Town City left-back Sifiso Ngobeni has given praise to his former coach Rulani Mokwena saying the MC Alger mentor is good at his job because that’s all the coach thinks about. The 28-year-old worked with Mokwena when he was at Mamelodi Sundowns in the player’s three season stay. ALSO READ: Official: City Confirm Three ExitsOfficial: CT City Sign Former Pirates Star Mokwena has since joined Algerian Ligue 1 side Alger who are sitting in first position on the log who are also in contention to qualify for the knockout phase of the CAF Champions League, sitting in third position