Doc Weighs In On Broos’ Tactical Decisions

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Bafana Bafana legend Doctor Khumalo has shared his thoughts on Hugo Broos’ decision to deploy three centre-backs against Cameroon. South Africa was eliminated from the continental tournament following a narrow 2–1 loss to the Indomitable Lions on Sunday. Many took issue with Broos’ tactics, suggesting that the three centre-back system, supported by wing-backs and a defensive midfielder, became too defensive at points. Khumalo believes Broos aimed to neutralise the opponents’ attacking threat, but feels the coach should have explored other options instead of sticking with three defenders for the entire match. “I guess he tried to neutralise the Cameroon striking

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Official: Man United Announce Shock Amorim Decision

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Manchester United have sacked manager Ruben Amorim after just 14 months in charge following his reported bombshell attack on the club’s board after the 1-1 draw away to Leeds United on Sunday. The Portuguese manager is said to have hit out at Old Trafford chiefs, specifically at Director of football Jason Wilcox after failing to land Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo who is set to join rivals Manchester City. The Red Devils made the announcement of Monday afternoon. “Ruben Amorim has departed his role as Head Coach of Manchester United. “Ruben was appointed in November 2024 and led the team to

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Cameroon Coach Responds To Broos Claim

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Cameroon national team coach David Pagou has responded to Hugo Broos’ claims about how Bafana Bafana faired in the sides’ last 16 round match at the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday. Pagou’s Indomitable Lions were clinical as they knocked out Broos’ Bafana Bafana from the tournament with a 2-1 score-line and securing a last eight clash with the host nation in the process. After the game the Belgian expressed disappointment in his side’s elimination from the tournament but was pleased with the performance. Pagou said the knockout stage is about goals and not about possession while he felt his

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Broos On Making Four Changes In XI After AFCON Exit

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos sidestepped several questions after their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations exit in the last-16 round. South Africa fell 2-1 to Cameroon at the Al-Medina Stadium in Rabat in a match where there will be several regrets, having created several chances against an Indomitable Lions side who were simply more ruthless and efficient on the night. Having brought in Samukele Kabini, Nkosanathi Sibisi, Relebohile Mofokeng and Bathusi Aubaas into the line-up for their first starts in the competition after the group stage, the 3-4-2-1 formation looked to have been a masterstroke but ended up without

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Mofokeng Makes Major Admission After Cameroon Defeat

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Bafana Bafana winger Relebohile Mofokeng said he shoulders some responsibility in the side’s elimination from the Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco. Bafana lost 2-1 to Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions at the Agdal Medina Stadium on Sunday in Mofokeng’s first start at the tournament to exit the competition at the last 16 round, a poor finish compared to the third place in the last edition in Ivory Coast. Mofokeng was among the players who missed opportunities early in the first half to put Bafana in the lead against Cameroon and the Orlando Pirates attacker bemoaned the missed chances by the

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Official: CT City Sign Former Pirates Star

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Cape Town City have announced the signing of former Orlando Pirates midfielder Miguel Timm from Sekhukhune United. The 33-year-old had parted ways with Pirates after three seasons at the club, whom he joined in a dramatic late transfer twist, joining Sekhukhune. During his time with the Buccaneers, Timm won five domestic cups, which include the MTN8 three-peat and two Nedbank cup titles. Despite making 14 appearances for Babina Noko, five in the starting XI, he has now opted to join the ambitious project at City, who are aiming to return back to the top flight. During his time with Pirates,

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Official: Pirates Announce Major Signing

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Orlando Pirates have announced the signing of Andre De Jong from Stellenbosch FC, as previously reported by this publication. The New Zealand international had developed into an integral part of the Stellies squad since joining the club from Royal AM in January 2023. He’s featured in 103 games, scoring 16 goals, with 11 assists, featuring prominently in the 10 role in Steve Barker’s system.  His performances have not gone unnoticed and naturally attracted attention and Pirates first made an official move on Deadline Day in September, however then Stellenbosch were not able to secure a replacement. But the deal has

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Broos Reacts To Bafana AFCON Elimination

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos felt his charges were unlucky not to rally back and earn a draw in their Round of 16 defeat to Cameroon on Sunday evening. South Africa was looking to book a berth into the last eight but came unstuck as goals from Junior Tchamadeu and Michel Kofane condemned Broos’ charges to a narrow 2-1 defeat and elimination from the 2025 AFCON. The 73-year-old tactician bemoaned the glorious chances his side missed earlier on in the match and felt they could’ve still salvaged a draw. “We started very well at the game, and we had

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Wasteful Bafana Dumped Out Of AFCON

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Bafana Bafana saw their 2025 AFCON campaign come to an end after a 2-1 defeat to Cameroon in the Round of 16 at the Agdal Medina Stadium in Rabat on Sunday evening. Lyle Foster wasted a glorious chance just three minutes in as his header whisked just inches off the Cameroon crossbar. In the seventh minute, Relebohile Mofokeng skied his effort from the edge of the box before Samukelo Kabini replicated him moments later. Despite a dominant display from South Africa, it was the Indomitable Lions who broke the deadlock in the 34th minute as Junior Tchamadeu tapped in from

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