Broos – I’m Not A Fool

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has opened up about his relationship with PSL coaches saying he wasn’t going to act like a fool and continue trying to meet them through the PSL as the league wasn’t helpful. Broos’ comments come as two coaches Miguel Cardoso of Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates’ Abdeslam Ouaddou recently spoke about the open and healthy relationship with Broos about players from their respective clubs recently. The Bafana coach was asked at the announcement of the squad to play Zambia in a friendly to expand further on the relationship with the coaches. He opened up

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Cardoso Nominated For Major Award

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has made an illustrious list of coaches nominated for the IFFHS Coach of the Year award. The International Federation of Football History and Statistics have crowned their annual winners and several categories such as World’s Best Player, World’s Best Goalscorer and World’s Best National Team Coach since 1987, with Cardoso making the shortlist this year. The international jury is composed by the members of the IFFHS (sport journalists, football experts) from 120 countries of all continents in the world, with the ranking determined for the year (January to December), not the season. Sundowns coach

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Khanye Hails Chiefs Star In Thumping Win

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iDiski TV analyst Junior Khanye has praised midfielder Mduduzi Shabalala for his performance in Kaizer Chiefs‘ 4-1 hiding of Orbit College. Shabalala produced a Man of the Match performance scoring a brace and assisting one of the goals as Amakhosi moved up to second place before being replaced by Orlando Pirates as they are now tied on 22 points with top-placed Mamelodi Sundowns from 11 matches. Khanye said Chiefs won in style and that Shabalala won them the game by playing his role. “I think Mdu won Kaizer Chiefs the game,” said Khanye on iDiski TV. “Number 10 decides the

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Ouaddou on Why Mabasa & Sebelebele Haven’t Been Playing Lately

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Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has explained the reasons why Tshegofatso Mabasa and Kamogelo Sebelebele haven’t had much game time lately. Ouaddou was speaking ahead of their Carling Knockout Cup semi-final against Richards Bay, scheduled for today. He was asked about the lack of game time for striker Mabasa and utility player Sebelebele in the previous matches for the Sea Robbers. Sebelebele was seemingly becoming one of the regulars for the Buccaneers in the early stages of the season. He has played 14 matches across all competitions, scoring three crucial goals in the process. He has missed the last two matches against

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Tso Praises Pirates Trio After Arrows Trouncing

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Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Benedict Vilakazi had nothing but praise for Thalente Mbatha, Yanela Mbuthuma and Relebohile Mofokeng. The Buccaneers hammered Golden Arrows 3-1 to leapfrog rivals Kaizer Chirfs into second spot with Mbatha coming on for the injured Sihle Nduli, while Mbuthuma replaced Evidence Makgopa and Mofokeng for Tshepang Moremi. ALSO READ: Ouaddou Gives Update On Nduli, Ndah & MakhaulaOuaddou – Why Mbokazi Started On Bench Vs Arrows All three had a contribution in some of the goals with Mbatha starting the move for the second goal which was scored by Mbuthuma who completed a brace with a late

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AmaZulu In Talks To Move Some Home Matches To New Venue

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AmaZulu FC are currently considering hosting select home matches at Harry Gwala Stadium in Pietermaritzburg.  Having recently celebrated their 93rd-year birthday, Usuthu have been synonymous with being a Durban-based club for decades. This season, the club has been utilising Moses Mabhida Stadium in the Durban CBD and Princess Magogo Stadium in KwaMashu as their two main home venues. According to AmaZulu president Sandile Zungu, the club is currently engaging the Msunduzi Municipality with the aim of playing some home fixtures at Harry Gwala. While Zungu acknowledged AmaZulu’s good relationship with Durban, he raised concerns about the lack of financial backing provided by the city. He mentioned that the club lost Durban Tourism as a sponsor, a partnership that

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Broos Wary Of Mbule, Mbatha Situation At Pirates

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos admits the inconsistent game time of midfielders Sipho Mbule and Thalente Mbatha is something he is monitoring closely. Mbule and Mbatha have become regular names in Broos’ selections of late but have been victims of an over inflated squad at Pirates this season. With Abdeslam Ouaddou aiming to balance the squad minutes, keep his team fresh and squad morale upbeat – Mbule and Mbatha have been part of the rotation of the squad. Broos said while it’s not an issue right now, as they are still featuring for Pirates, it could become an issue

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Miguel Reacts To Chiefs’ CAFCC Group Stage Draw

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Kaizer Chiefs defender Inacio Miguel admits their CAF Confed Cup group stage will be difficult, but they are up to the challenge as they are “one of the biggest teams on the continent”. Chiefs were pitted in Group D against Egyptian sides Zamalek and Al Masry, and ZESCO United of Zambia. The Naturena-based outfit have already had two challenging preliminary rounds in the tournament and will now have to travel to the North twice and have fairly easy travel to Lusaka. Miguel admitted that competition will be tough but as one of the best in Africa they are up for

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Kekana ‘Not Happy’ About Pirates Exit

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Mamelodi Sundowns legend Hlompho Kekana says the CAF Champions League exit of Orlando Pirates is a blow to the development of the talented players within their ranks. The 2016 Champions League winner is widely regarded as one of the finest midfielders of his generation and represented the national team at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. ALSO READ: Official: CAFCL Groups Draw, Downs Learn OpponentsLupopo CEO Speaks Out On Pirates Complaints Now retired, Kekana was speaking at the CAF inter-club competitions draw about the presence of Zambian clubs ZESCO United in the Confederation Cup and Power Dynamos in

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