Chaine – Ouaddou Came, There Were Doubts

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Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Sipho Chaine has opened up on the doubts that surrounded Abdeslam Ouaddou when he took charge at the start of the season. The French-Moroccan tactician took over from Jose Riveiro, who had departed after building a formidable side that claimed five trophies in his three seasons at the club. Ouaddou has already secured one trophy and could clinch a second on Saturday when Pirates take on Marumo Gallants in the Carling Knockout Cup final. Chaine says there were many doubts about Ouaddou at first, but asserts the former AS Vita coach has come in and elevated the

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Khanye Shares Surprise Carling Final Prediction

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Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye has predicted that Marumo Gallants will cause an upset and win the Carling Knockout Cup against Orlando Pirates on Saturday. The two sides meet in the league cup decider at the Peter Mokaba Stadium at 18:00, with many looking at the Buccaneers as favourites. Pirates have already won one domestic cup this season and sit at the top the log ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations break. Bahlabane ba ntwa claimed the scalps of Mamelodi Sundowns, Stellenbosch and Golden Arrows on their way to the final and have managed to drag two of

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Pirates Provide Team News Ahead of Gallants Tie

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Orlando Pirates have provided team news ahead of meeting Marumo Gallants in the Carling Knockout Cup final.  The two teams are scheduled to meet on Saturday at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. The Buccaneers will be looking hoist their second trophy this season, having won the MTN8 in September, defeating Stellenbosch in the final. This could also be their second under the guidance of Abdeslam Ouaddou, who joined at the beginning of the season, replacing Jose Riveiro. The Sea Robbers will miss the services of Sihle Nduli, who sustained an injury during the Betway Premiership match against Golden

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Williams Shares Thoughts on Bafana WC Group

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Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams is optimistic that they can make it out of their group at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. South Africa discovered their World Cup opponents in a draw held in the USA on Friday evening.  Bafana were placed in Group A alongside Mexico, Korea Republic, with the final team to be decided through the UEFA playoffs between Denmark, North Macedonia, Czech Republic, and Ireland.  SA will face Mexico in the tournament’s opening match, a rematch of their 2010 encounter, which ended 1-1 at FNB Stadium.  Williams says Bafana won’t just be going to the World Cup

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Nkota Makes Bold Claim After WC Draw

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Former Orlando Pirates winger Mohau Nkota has confidently stated he wants to score the first goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Bafana Bafana were drawn in Group A. Bafana will face co-hosts Mexico in a replay of the 2010 World Cup opener on 11 June 2026 – exactly 16 years after the two sides met each other for the opener in South Africa. With Korea Republic and the winner of the European playoffs between Denmark vs North Macedonia and Czech Republic vs Ireland (the two winners will play for a spot at the World Cup) also in Group

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Full 2026 World Cup Draw Confirmed

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The 12 groups for the 2026 FIFA World Cup were drawn on Friday evening during a fancy event in Washington DC. The United States of America, Mexico and Canada will host the tournament next year between 11 June and 19 July, when the successors of defending champions Argentina will be found. For the first time in history, nine African nations qualified, potentially even 10 if DR Congo win the Intercontinental playoff in March. It will be the first 48-team World Cup, with the 12 groups of four teams drawn on Friday. All World Cup groups: Did you know that the

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Bafana’s World Cup Group Confirmed

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Bafana Bafana have learnt who they will face in the 2026 FIFA World Cup group after the draw took place on Friday evening. Bafana were seeded in pot 3, alongside Norway, Panama, Egypt, Algeria, Scotland, Paraguay, Tunisia, Ivory Coast, Uzbekistan, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, meaning they could not be drawn against those. It will be the first tournament with 48 participants, marking the beginning of a new era for the beautiful game. Bafana’s unbeaten run currently stretches to 25 games on the pitch, but it’s not an official run anymore after FIFA turned the 2-0 win over Lesotho from March

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Velebayi On How He’s Settling In At Chiefs

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Kaizer Chiefs winger Asanele Velebayi has described his start at the club as a game-by-game learning curve. Velebayi joined the Glamour Boys at the beginning of the current campaign after a protracted saga with his former club Cape Town Spurs. He has so far featured four times across all competitions, twice in the Betway Premiership and twice in the CAF Confederation Cup. The 22-year-old speedster has slowly worked his way into the Chiefs squad and is adapting well as his confidence grows with each game. “For me personally, I’m taking it game-by-game,” he said. “My confidence is slowly building up

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Pirates Confirm One Injury Concern Ahead Of Carling Final

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Orlando Pirates are set to be without influential midfielder Sihle Nduli for the Carling Knockout Cup final on Saturday due to injury. The Buccaneers take on Marumo Gallants in a highly-anticipated Carling final at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday night as they look to wrap up their second silverware of the season after the MTN8 title. Nduli hasn’t featured for the Buccaneers since their 3-1 win over Golden Arrows at the beginning of November with Pirates all but confirming he will be side lined for Saturday’s final. “They could miss the calm influence of the injured Sihle Nduli

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