Arsenal Stay Top And Make Emphatic Statement With Win Over Bayern

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Arsenal made an emphatic statement with their 3-1 win over Bayern Munich to become the sole club with a 100% winning record in the UEFA Champions League in their top of the table clash in London on Wednesday evening. The atmosphere electric, tension palpable, the build-up to the game as first placed in the UEFA Champions League took on second place in an icy North London on Wednesday evening, was dominated by the talk of set-pieces. So it came as no surprise to see the opener, ironically, the man who appeared in the pre-match press conference, Jurien Timber, opening the

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Khanye – This Pirates Star Contender For Player Of The Season

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iDiski TV analyst Junior Khanye has tipped Orlando Pirates winger Oswin Appollis as an early contender for the Player of the season Award. The 24-year-old joined the Buccaneers at the start of the current campaign and has fitted in like a glove becoming a key part of the side’s attack. Appollis has contributed with five assists and four goals for Pirates across all competitions so far this season. On Tuesday evening, he sealed a victory for the Ghost in the 2-0 win over Chippa United with a beautiful curler after being on the pitch for just 32 minutes. Khanye admits

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Ouaddou Upbeat About Makhaula & Ndah Returns

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Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has expressed being pleased with the return of duo Makhehleni Makhaula and Olisa Ndah. The pair has missed the start of the season due to long-term injuries with Makhaula having been out since May with an ankle injury and Ndah since September 2024 due to a tibia/fibula fracture. They made the match-day squad in the 2-0 win over Chippa United in the league on Tuesday. Ouaddou credited the club’s medical department for their work on the players adding that he appreciates the headache of having more quality to pick from.   “I’m a happy

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Ellis Opens Up On Banyana Return After Contract Stall

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Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has broken her silence after making a return to the fold following contractual issues with the South African Football Association (SAFA). Ellis had been without a contract since the 2025 Women’s AFCON after initially being appointed on an interim basis in 2016 following Vera Pauw’s exit. She was then handed a permanent contract two years later. Last month, the 62-year-old WAFCON winner finally put pen-to-paper on her new contract though it took longer than expected for certain things to be ironed out which saw Ellis miss Banyana’s successful WAFCON qualifiers against the DRC. The

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Kanu Makes Bullish Chippa Statement

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Chippa United head coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi has made a bullish statement that his side will never be relegated despite sitting at the foot of the Betway Premiership table. Vilakazi took over as the Chilli Boys mentor last month and has been in charge of three matches so far where he has only bagged a point from a possible nine. On Tuesday, his side lost 2-0 to Orlando Pirates to remain at the bottom of the log with seven points in 13 outings. ‘Kanu’ believes his charges just need to start believing in themselves as they are already working hard and

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PSL Make Carling Knockout Cup Announcement

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The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has confirmed that the Carling Knockout Cup final between Orlando Pirates and Marumo Gallants will kick off at 18:00. Pirates and Gallants will battle it out for this season’s trophy with the Buccaneers last featuring in this final in the 2018 season while it’s Gallants’ first domestic cup final. The highly anticipated final will be staged at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Saturday, 6 December 2025, while tickets will go on sale this coming Friday, 28 November 2025, at 10am for R100 each. “The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has confirmed the kick-off time

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Barker Breaks Silence On Nku & Mojela

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Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker has explained the club’s decision to sideline Lesiba Nku and Bradley Mojela. This publication broke the news that the Stellies duo are no longer training with the senior team, and Barker has now confirmed the situation. Ahead of their crucial Betway Premiership clash at ORBIT College on Wednesday, Barker stated the duo have been sidelined due to footballing reasons. “There’s always a reason why one gets to these decisions, sometimes it just doesn’t work. It’s not working at that stage for both player and club,” he told Andile Ncube on Metro FM. “I think

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Ouaddou On Why Appollis Didn’t Start Against Chippa

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Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says people shouldn’t be surprised by his match-day selections anymore after opting to start Oswin Appollis from the bench. This follows Chippa United coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi’s comments that he was surprised to not see Appollis start in their 2-0 defeat at Orlando Stadium on Tuesday. Appollis was a late introduction and scored the winner for Pirates to see them equal 25 points with Mamelodi Sundowns at the top of the Betway Premiership table. Ouaddou said the league campaign is too long to only use a small group of players and he doesn’t want others

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Modiba On Facing Mokwena’s MCA – We Have A Job To Do

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Mamelodi Sundowns defender Aubrey Modiba says it will be nice to see Rulani Mokwena again, in a new team, but they are professionals and are heading to Algeria for three points. Modiba was one of the main cogs of Mokwena’s system at Sundowns as they won the league twice and the African Football League, featuring in an inverted wing-back role. While Mokwena has since went on to North Africa, with Wydad Athletic Club and now MC Alger – it will be the first time Sundowns face the former coach, who was a popular figure amongst the squad and supporters. “You

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