Tough Start For Queiroz Vs Bafana Opponents

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Bafana Bafana‘s Group A opponents Mexico beat Carlos Queiroz’s Ghana 2-0 in a friendly game on Saturday morning. Former Bafana and Real Madrid coach Queiroz only recently took over after Otto Addo got sacked by the Black Stars, with Roger De Sa assisting him. It was his first game in charge, as Ghana prepare for the World Cup, where they are in Group L alongside England, Croatia and Panama. However, Queiroz had a largely inexperienced squad at his disposal with the likes of Thomas Partey, Jordan Ayew, Mohamed Kudus and Antoine Semenyo are still with their clubs. Mexico, who face

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Ncikazi ‘Very’ Confident For Pirates’ Do-Or-Die Clash Against ORBIT

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Orlando Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi has displayed a confident attitude ahead of their Betway Premiership do-or-die clash against ORBIT College. The Buccaneers are away to Umswenko Boys at Mbombela Stadium on Saturday afternoon with a win dethroning Mamelodi Sundowns at the summit to be crowned Betway Premiership champions for the first time in 14 years. Anything less than that will however see Masandawana retain their league title for a ninth successive season. ORBIT on the other find themselves in a precarious position on the log standings in 15th, three points adrift of the automatic relegation place in 16th, occupied

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Baartman On Facing Relegation-Threatened Chippa

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Kaizer Chiefs utility player Luke Baartman has shared his thoughts on facing relegation-threatened Chippa United this weekend. The two sides will face off on Saturday at 15:00 at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, in what will be the final matchday of the Betway Premiership season. Amakhosi have already secured the number three spot in the standings, guaranteeing themselves CAF Confederation Cup qualification for next season. However, the Chilli Boys are sitting in 13th place and need to secure at least a draw or a victory. If they fail to do so, they will be left hoping that relegation rivals Marumo Gallants

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City Goalie On Impressive Pirates Performance 

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Durban City goalkeeper Fredrick Asare has opened up about his stellar performance against Orlando Pirates last weekend. Asare missed the majority of the campaign due to a long-term injury sustained shortly after joining the KwaZulu-Natal outfit at the start of the season.  However, he truly announced himself to South African football with a masterclass display against Pirates, thwarting their hopes of clinching the league title in front of their home fans at the Orlando Amstel Stadium. The clash marked his third consecutive start, following recent appearances against Siwelele and Stellenbosch.  Reflecting on his performance against the Sea Robbers, Asare expressed

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Gomora Talisman Attracts Betway Prem & Tanzanian Interest

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Gomora United FC talisman Tiklas Thutlwa has attracted significant transfer interest from both the Betway Premiership and Tanzania following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season. The 26-year-old forward only joined the second-tier outfit ahead of the second round of the campaign, making a remarkably swift impact after nearly two years on the sidelines.  Thutlwa was with Sekhukhune United since July 2023, joining from Black Leopards—another Limpopo-based club that had been relegated to the third tier at the time.  Midway through that season with Babina Noko, he was loaned out to Venda FC, where he unfortunately suffered a fractured leg during a

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Old Friends, New Mission: De Sa Reunites With Ex-PSL Duo In Ghana

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There is a particular kind of joy that comes with walking into a new dressing room and finding a familiar face. Roger De Sa found two. Ghana’s new assistant coach has settled quickly into the Black Stars setup, and part of the reason has been the warm welcome from two men he has history with – defender-turned-coach John Pantsil and goalkeeper coach Fatau Dauda. “It’s been good and meeting John [Pantsil] and [Fatau] Dauda, I knew them from South Africa,” De Sa said via Beyond the Whistle. “Dauda was my goalkeeper at Orlando Pirates and John was a tough opposition.”

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City Gives Update On Mashego, Kaka & Other On-Loan Players

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Durban City coach Pitso Dladla has given an update on Kyle Jurgens, Luphumlo Sifumba, Fezile Gcaba and other players who were on loan at the club. Playing in their first season in the Betway Premiership following their promotion from the second-tier, City made solid recruitment at the beginning including several loan deals. Jurgens was one of the players who were on loan from Stellenbosch, but the club has since secured him permanently. Meanwhile, Sifumba and Gcaba, who many believed were on loan, are permanent players for the club. Dladla expressed his delight at having the trio for next season, especially

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Tears Are Going To Be Flowing – ORBIT Coach Ahead Of Pirates Tussle

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ORBIT College assistant coach Kabelo Machete has cheekily made a claim that there will be tears flowing after their clash against Orlando Pirates in both sides’ final Betway Premiership game of the season. In a high-stakes pressure game, a game of consequences, a game of high magnitude, Mswenko Boys will entertain the Buccaneers at Mbombela Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Both sides have something to fight for, Mswenko Boys will be fighting for their Premiership status as they would be relegated if they lose and Magesi FC win. While Pirates need three points to clinch the league title and anything less

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Mbokazi Teammate Hails TLB, Reveals Nickname

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Chicago Fire goalkeeper Chris Brady has spoken highly of his South African teammate Mbekezeli Mbokazi, praising the defender’s seamless transition into the Major League Soccer (MLS) setup. The talented duo were recently named in the prestigious MLS Team of the Matchday for Matchday 14 after they put on a stellar defensive display to help the Fire secure a crucial 2-0 away victory over CF Montréal. Brady admitted that he has been completely blown away by how quickly the former Orlando Pirates defender has adapted to the demands of the new team, a completely new league, and life in a new

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