We Haven’t Lost Title Belief – Pirates Star

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Orlando Pirates captain Nkosinathi Sibisi has refused to throw in the towel in their Betway Premiership title race after they suffered a minor blow against Durban City. The Buccaneers were left frustrated by the newly crowned Nedbank Cup champions as the tie ended in a 0-0 stalemate at the Orlando Amstel Arena last weekend. This leaves Pirates in second position with match-day 30 to play this coming weekend against ORBIT College at a sold-out Mbombela Stadium. Nothing but a win will witness the Sea Robbers claim their first league crown in 14 years, but a draw or defeat will see

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Allende: It’s The Price You Pay At Sundowns

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Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Marcelo Allende was in confident mood after their 1-0 win over ASFAR Rabat in the first leg of the CAF Champions League final, insisting the squad has the mentality to see the job through in the return fixture. “It was an important win, without conceding a goal at home, so important and we have the whole week now to prepare in the best way for the second leg,” the Chilean said in the mixed zone after the match. Allende was open about the toll of a busy run-in but made clear that nobody at the club is

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PSG, Burnley & Frankfurt Stars Headline Tunisia WC Squad

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Paris Saint-Germain, Burnley, and Eintracht Frankfurt stars headline Tunisia’s 26-man FIFA World Cup squad, which was announced by head coach Sabri Lamouchi. The Eagles of Carthage are one of the nine African nations representing the continent at the expanded 48-team global showpiece, where they will battle Japan, the Netherlands, and Sweden in Group F. Moving away from the core group that competed at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Lamouchi’s selection looks significantly different, with a host of new faces drafted in to revitalise the squad.  Among the high-profile AFCON players missing out on the World Cup roster are Ferjani

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Kaze Rates Chiefs’ 2025/26 Season

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Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has given a summary of the club’s campaign after they secured CAF Confederation Cup football and qualified for the MTN8 competition for the first time in three seasons. Chiefs started the season well, winning four of their first five matches and drawing one. Amakhosi were seen as title contenders and qualified for the CAF Confederation Cup group stages, but they were knocked out of the Carling Knockout Cup in the first round by Stellenbosch FC. That didn’t damage their form in the CAFCC or the league, as they kept pushing. It was always going to

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Phili & Stephens Big Winners At Stellies Awards

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Langelihle Phili and Sage Stephens emerged as the biggest winners at the Stellenbosch’s annual senior awards ceremony held at the Stellenbosch Town Hall on Tuesday evening With the season set to conclude this weekend, the Winelands outfit gathered players, staff club officials, media and guests, honouring those who helped drive another campaign for Stellies. Captain and goalkeeper Stephens claimed the night’s top accolade after being crowned Footballer of the Season, while also retaining the Sportsman of the Season award for the second consecutive year. The Bafana Bafana international enjoyed another outstanding campaign between the posts, recording 11 clean sheets in

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Bayern, PSG Stars In South Korea’s WC Squad To Face Bafana 

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Global star Son Heung-min, as well as Bayern Munich and PSG stars, are part of South Korea’s 26-man squad to face Bafana Bafana in the FIFA World Cup. The Asian side is in Group A along with Hugo Broos’ charges, hosts Mexico and Czechia. Bafana will face South Korea on 25 June at 03:00 [SA time] at the Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe. Apart from the well-known Son, the Korea squad includes Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae, PSG attacking midfielder Lee Kang-in and Mainz’s Lee Jae-sung, among others. SOUTH KOREA FULL SQUAD: Goalkeepers: Defenders:  Midfielders:  Forwards: (Image credit: Korea Football Team Facebook)

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Sundowns Stranded at OR Tambo, Return Home After Failed Departure

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Mamelodi Sundowns‘ travel plans to Morocco have been thrown into disarray after the club was unable to depart from OR Tambo International Airport on Tuesday. The Brazilians were scheduled to fly to Rabat today ahead of their crucial CAF Champions League final second leg against ASFAR on Sunday, but complications relating to a landing permit in Morocco prevented their chartered flight from departing as planned. After spending several hours at OR Tambo International Airport on Tuesday morning, Sundowns players and staff were forced to return home, with officials now working around the clock to ensure their chartered flight departs on

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Pirates Coach Hails Mariko Improvement

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Orlando Pirates head coach has spoken glowingly about Mali midfielder Abdoulaye Mariko, suggesting the player has shown significant growth since his arrival at the club and is beginning to fulfil the potential that brought him to the Buccaneers in the first place. Mariko’s journey at Pirates has been one of gradual integration rather than instant impact, and the coach was candid in acknowledging that the club may have been a little too eager to throw him into the deep end early in the season. The 22-year-old who was making his 11th appearance for the club has been used sparingly in

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Cardoso – This Sundowns Star Can Play For Bafana

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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has made a bold Bafana Bafana statement regarding his defender, Keanu Cupido. The 28-year-old has drawn immense praise recently for his stellar performances, with many calling for his national team selection ahead of the FIFA World Cup.  Cupido was once again instrumental for the Tshwane giants on Saturday, helping them secure a 1-0 win over AS FAR Rabat in the CAF Champions League final first leg at Loftus Versfeld Stadium.  Cardoso commended the defender, stating that he is an international-quality player who could step into the Bafana squad at any time. Interestingly, Hugo Broos is

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