Dansin On Goal Of The Season Talk

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Orlando Pirates midfielder Cemran Dansin has spoken about his spectacular goal against Mamelodi Sundowns, which is now being tipped as a contender for the Goal of the Season award. The 20-year-old was handed a baptism of fire, starting against the mighty Sundowns in the Betway Premiership.  He justified coach Abdeslam Ouaddou’s trust by scoring a crucial equaliser after the Brazilians had taken a first-half lead. His goal won the Betway Premiership Goal of the Month for November/December. Dansin says he’d be delighted if the Betway Premiership Goal of the Season award is bestowed upon him, saying he hopes that he

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Latest On CT City Striker As Exit Looms

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DRC striker Walter Bwalya has submitted a request to leave Cape Town City due to lack of game time. iDiski Times has been reliably informed that the 30-year-old is looking for his next career move so he can get more minutes under his belt. Bwalya arrived at the Citizens with a high profile and lots of expectations as he played at the highest stage of the African football for Al Ahly SC and won the CAF Champions League. The journeyman did however not reach the expected standard as he failed to breakthrough into the starting lineup at City. Bwalya hasn’t

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Broos Issues Strong Statement After Angola ‘Wake-Up Call’

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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has issued a strong statement after his side kind of struggled against Angola, even though they eventually won the match. South Africa initially had a good start against Angola, dominating possession and taking the lead through Oswin Appollis in the first half.  Angola responded by applying pressure and drew level via Manuel Show just before the break.  Broos revealed that he raised his voice at the players to spark a stronger second-half response, as Bafana looked to regain control and push for victory.  The coach was pleased with the improvement after the interval and insisted

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Tso Compares Bafana Youngster To Roberto Carlos

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Former Bafana Bafana midfield maestro Benedict Vilakazi has compared young defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi to Brazil legend Roberto Carlos. The 20-year-old put in a solid display in the heart of defence for Bafana who beat Angola 2-1 in their Group B AFCON opener on Monday night. ALSO READ: Broos Addresses Lorch’s AFCON Non-SelectionAngola Coach On Bafana Defeat Just a few days ago, the former Orlando Pirates centre-back got himself into trouble with head coach Hugo Broos after his late arrival in camp. The new Chicago Fire signing however put all that behind him to aid South Africa to the victory. ‘Tso’

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Ouaddou Outlines Appollis’ Key Traits

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Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has highlighted the key attributes of Oswin Appollis, who has emerged as one of the club’s standout performers this season. The club signed Appollis from Polokwane City at the beginning of the season, beating competition from Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns. The 24-year-old winger has quickly proven himself as a dependable figure for Pirates, contributing four goals and six assists across 22 appearances in all competitions. Ouaddou says Appollis is an “interesting player”, noting that his low centre of gravity gives him an edge over opponents. He believes the player has strong technical ability and

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Broos Addresses Lorch’s AFCON Non-Selection

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has once reiterated his stance on the exclusion of Wydad Casablanca attacker Thembinkosi Lorch. There has been a certain section of fans who have expressed their feeling towards the continued snub of ‘Nyoso’ leading up to the AFCON finals in Morocco, where he plies his trade, after rediscovering his old form at the Red Castle outfit. Speaking to the media after Bafana’s hard-fought 2-1 win over Angola, Broos explained why he opted not to pick the former Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns winger. “First instance, this is a choice. I think I have 45

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Siwelele Block Overseas Move For Magidigidi

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Amajita star Siviwe Magidigidi has seen a potential transfer to Belgian club K. Beerschot V.A. blocked by Siwelele. The 20-year-old has enjoyed a breakout season for club and country and is widely considered one of the finest attacking talents in the South African top-flight. Developed by the Ubuntu Academy in Cape Town before the move to Gauteng with SuperSport United – now Siwelele – he has scored four league goals in 12 games. He also netted two goals at the U20 FIFA World Cup that recently took place in Chile, where the African champions bowed out in the last-32 stage.

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Are Pirates Winning The League? Pitso Responds

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Pitso Mosimane has weighed in on the Betway Premiership title race, discussing Orlando Pirates’ chances of ending Mamelodi Sundowns’ eight-season league dominance. Under Abdeslam Ouaddou’s leadership, the Buccaneers have already secured two trophies — the MTN8 and the Carling Knockout Cup.  With one game in hand, Pirates currently sit top of the league with 28 points from 26 matches, holding a two-point lead over second-placed Sundowns. Mosimane believes the league title is in Pirates’ hands but cautioned that “May is still far.” “It’s in their hands, it’s for them to lose it,” said Mosimane in the interview with Robert Marawa

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City Striker Ready To Move On

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Cape Town City striker Walter Bwalya is ready to make a move away from the club in the upcoming January transfer window. City landed the DR Congo international striker in an impressive coup for the club as they looked to bolster their attacking options as they looked to return to the top-flight. Having spent the last few seasons in the North with Algerian giants JS Kabylie, Wydad, and Al Ahly, in between stints in Turkey and the Gulf, the 30-year-old arrived with impressive pedigree. But things have not gone to plan on either side, and Bwalya is said to be

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