Zwane – What To Expect From New Signings

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AmaZulu FC head coach Arthur Zwane has revealed what to expect from the club’s new signings, Mason Mushore and Luyolo Slatsha. Usuthu brought in the aforementioned players, along with Brazilian-born defender Gustavo Lopes, during the January transfer window. Zwane says the Zimbabwean midfielder, Mushore, brings calmness to decision-making in midfield. However, he is still struggling somewhat with the high intensity. “Good players, Mason brings calmness, his decision-making on the ball is second to none,” said Zwane during the media open day on Wednesday. “Obviously, he’s still lacking because the intensity is not the same. He also said that himself, the

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Pirates To Miss Key Midfielder Vs Sekhukhune

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Orlando Pirates midfielder Masindi Nemtajela will miss the Betway Premiership match against Sekhukhune United. The two teams will meet in the second-round opener on Saturday, 24 January, at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. With both teams firmly in the top four, this clash carries huge weight as the league title challenge intensifies and three vital points are up for grabs. Babina Noko claimed a narrow 1–0 victory in the first round, marking their opening league match of the season at Orlando Stadium in Soweto. As the Buccaneers are looking to turn things around against Sekhukhune, they will have

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Chiefs Announce Squad For CAFCC Clash

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Kaizer Chiefs have announced their traveling squad for the CAF Confederations Cup clash at ZESCO United. Amakhosi are facing the Zambian side back-to-back, traveling to Zambia this weekend before hosting them next. The two matches are of massive importance, as Chiefs are still looking for their first win in the CAFCC this season. There is even a bit of pressure on the Glamour Boys after collecting just one point from their games against Al Masry (1-2) and Zamalek (1-1). With the two Egyptian giants facing each other twice, Amakhosi could climb up the Group C log, but their record against

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Chivaviro Keeps On Delivering In Saudi Arabia

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Former Kaizer Chiefs striker Ranga Chivaviro scored a brace for his new club Al Adalah against Al Raed in a 6-3 loss away from home. Chivaviro netted a brace last night taking his goal tally to five this season with one assist. The former Amakhosi forward had a period where he didn’t score for nine consecutive games but has now managed to score four goals in the last three games. Al Adalah are currently sitting in 15th place in the league table, just one spot above relegation with 18 games played. They have gone four matches without a win. Their

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Cardoso – Nothing Will Be Decided

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso says his side are excited to be playing CAF Champions League football again and know what lies ahead as they get ready to face Sudan’s Al Hilal. The two sides meet in a top of Group C clash at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Friday night (20:00), tied on four points after two matches with the hosts in pole position because of a healthier goal difference.   Cardoso said at the pre-match press conference on Thursday that though the stakes aren’t so high he  is expecting a competitive match from what he called a

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Fortune Lands Exciting New Role

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Former Bafana Bafana and Manchester United midfielder Quinton Fortune has landed an exciting new role with the esteemed Right to Dream Academy. Right to Dream is a global football community dedicated to identifying and developing talented young student-athletes through its network of world-class academies, professional football clubs, and educational partners. Operating fully funded academies in Ghana, Denmark, Egypt, and the United States, Right to Dream provides equal access to opportunity for both boys and girls, regardless of background. Owned by Man Capital LLP, a global independent investment firm founded by Sir Mohamed Mansour, chairman, and his son Loutfy Mansour, CEO,

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Chicago Coach Reveals How They Signed Mbokazi

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Chicago Fire head coach Gregg Berhalter has opened up on the process how they signed Mbekezeli Mbokazi, saying a sporting director in SA gave him a great review of the Bafana Bafana defender. Mbokazi, 20, has finally arrived in his new home and will now start training with his new club ahead of the upcoming Major League Soccer season. His new coach explained they have been scouting Mbokazi for a while and received a strong reference from someone who is a sporting director at a top club in South Africa. “It was pretty straightforward,” Berhalter explained the process of pursuing

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Ouaddou On New Pirates Signings

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Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has revealed how they have been gradually integrating their recent signings into the team in recent days. The Buccaneers have bolstered their squad with the signings of Mpho Chabatsane and Daniel Msendami from Marumo Gallants, along with Andre De Jong from Stellenbosch. The trio is expected to strengthen Abdeslam Ouaddou’s side as Pirates prepare for a demanding second half of the season in their pursuit of a first league title since 2012. Ouaddou explained that the mid-season break was used to familiarise the new arrivals with the team’s playing philosophy, build unity, and instil team

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Velebayi On Legal Battles Before Chiefs Move

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Kaizer Chiefs winger Asanele Velebayi says he doesn’t want to dwell on the legal battles before joining Amakhosi. A dream delay is not a dream denied, Velebayi was supposed to have made his Chiefs debut weeks before he made it but there were legal battles behind the scenes between his camp and Cape Town Spurs. The 23-year old remained stronger than all people thought as when he was confirmed to play for Chiefs, he hit the ground running without showing a signs of high stress levels. The Eastern Cape born didn’t want to speak about the behind the scenes legal

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