Why Cardoso Was Forced To Change Shirts Twice

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso was trending for a bizarre reason after their clash against Orlando Pirates, with the Portuguese mentor forced to change his shirt twice. During the top of the table clash against Pirates at Loftus Versfeld, the Sundowns coach started the game wearing the club’s navy blue golfer, but was instructed by officials to change his shirt, or risk being sent off. In a rather bizarre confrontation with the fourth official, Thando Ndzandzeka, Cardoso was then forced to change his shirt, if not, he was informed he would be immediately sent off during the high-profile fixture.

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Chiefs SD Responds To Calls For Dobsonville Return

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Kaizer Chiefs Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Jnr says the calls have been heard for a potential return to Dobsonville Stadium – but won’t be possible in the CAF Confederation Cup this season. Chiefs beat AS Simba 3-1 in a packed arena in Soweto, which proved to be a huge success with an incredible atmosphere on the day as they sealed their progress to the group stages. However, Motaung Jr. has confirmed that the stadium is not accredited by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in the group stages – which means they are set to be played at their usual

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Zwane On Mokwena Reunion, Hopeful For Fans Reception

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Mamelodi Sundowns captain Themba Zwane has opened up on being drawn with the MC Alger in the CAF Champions League, led by their former head coach Rulani Mokwena. Sundowns were pitted as top seeds in Group C alongside the Algerian champions, Al Hilal and St Eloi Lupopo in the draw that took place on Monday afternoon at the SuperSport studios in Johannesburg. In a script from the football gods, as was described by many who was in attendance of the draw – Mokwena will return to Tshwane for the first time as a coach, since his acrimonious sacking at Masandawana

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Mngqithi – My Only Fear With In-Form Dion

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Golden Arrows coach Manqoba Mngqithi revealed the only factor he believes could disrupt Junior Dion’s impressive form this season. In the current campaign, the Ivorian has found the back of the net seven times through his 10 matches played in the Betway Premiership. He currently sits as the top goalscorer in the league. Bradley Grobler and Iqraam Rayners follow closely behind him; each having netted six goals. Mngqithi says the only thing he’s worried about that he feels could distracts Dion’s impressive run can be the injuries. Otherwise, he feels the 31-year-old centre-forward has what it takes to carry the form throughout the season. “My only fear with Dion not to maintain

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10-Man Amajimbos Off To Thumping Win At U17 WC

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Emile Witbooi, Neo Bohloko and Shaun Els scored for 10-men Amajimbos who beat Bolivia 3-1 in their 2025 U17 FIFA World Cup opener at the Aspire Zone Complex in AL Rayyan in the capital Doha on Monday afternoon. Despite going one man down after Sive Pama was shown his marching orders in the 35th minute, it was the South Africans who broke the deadlock two minutes later through Emile Witbooi to make it 1-0. ALSO READ: Amajimbos Starting XI vs Bolivia AnnouncedOfficial: Amajimbos Announce WC Squad Lwandiso Radebe pulled off a great save on the stroke of halftime denying a

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Kaizer Jr Reacts To Chiefs’ CAFCC Draw

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Kaizer Chiefs Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Jr. has reacted to his side’s draw in the CAF Confederation Cup. Earlier on Monday, Chiefs received a tough draw, facing 2024 winners Zamalek, Al Masry and ZESCO United. Chiefs qualified after beating AS Simba in the second preliminary round 3-1 on aggregate, thanks to a 3-1 home win, and will now have two trips to Egypt for the group stages. “I think it’s very exciting,” he said after the draw. “I think, apart from the opposition, things you look at are logistics, environment… I think we’re very fortunate with that draw in terms

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Downs Ladies Score 7, Royal AM Ladies Relegated

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Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies thumped already relegated Durban Ladies 7-0, while TS Galaxy Queens thrashed First Touch Ladies 4-0 and MaMkhize’s Royal AM Ladies got relegated from the Hollywoodbets Super League this past weekend. Refilwe Tholakele scored a first half brace, with Lelona Daweti contributing a late brace while Melinda Kgadiete, Nthabiseng Majiya and Noxolo Cesane each netting a goal each to see the defending champions stay at the top of the log with 65 points in 25 games while Durban Ladies remained rooted to the foot of the table with nine points and have two games left to play. Galaxy

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Official: CAFCL Groups Draw, Downs Learn Opponents

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Mamelodi Sundowns have learnt their opponents for the CAF Champions League group stages. Masandawana will be the only South African team in the competition this season after Orlando Pirates were knocked out by St. Eloi Lupopo on penalties. Last year’s runners-up were placed in Pot 1 after their recent deep runs into the latter stages of the competition, meaning they could not be drawn alongside Al Ahly, ES Tunis and RS Berkane – the highest-ranked teams by CAF. The draw saw Sundowns being placed in Group C, where they will have a reunion with former coach Rulani Mokwena. In addition,

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Amajimbos Starting XI vs Bolivia Announced

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South Africa have announced their starting line-up for this afternoon’s 2026 FIFA U17 World Cup opener against Bolivia at the Aspire Zone Complex in AL Rayyan in the capital Doha. Vela Khumalo’s charges have been pitted in Group A alongside Italy and hosts Qatar as well. This will be South Africa’s second appearance at the U17 World Cup since last featuring at the global tournament in Chile in 2015. Khumalo says his troops have been itching to get on the field of play as they look to get the tournament off to a winning start. “We brought ourselves here, and

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