Chiefs Suffer Suspension Blow

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Kaizer Chiefs will be without the services of defender Inacio Miguel for their upcoming Betway Premiership clash against Orbit College. After being stretchered off late in the 3-1 CAF Confederation Cup win over AS Simba, Miguel was drafted into the starting line-up but picked up his fourth booking of the season in the first half against Durban City. Miguel saw out the match against City on Friday evening as Flavio Da Silva came off the bench to score late for a hard fought 1-0 win at Moses Mabhida Stadium but will play no part in their next league match on

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Cardoso – Why Pirates Are Stronger

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has suggested Orlando Pirates’ recent transfers has elevated their chances of sustaining a genuine title challenge this season. After the 1-1 draw – which leaves Sundowns at the summit, three points ahead of Pirates, albeit having played two games more, Cardoso admits it’s a side that have significantly increased in depth to challenge over the course of the 2025/26 season. ALSO READ: Cardoso Hits Back At Defensive JibesDowns And Pirates Play To Thrilling Draw At Loftus Abdeslam Ouaddou, who arrived in the off-season as the successor to Jose Riveiro, who finished his three seasons

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Seema Reacts To His First Pirates MOTM Award

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Orlando Pirates defender Lebone Seema has expressed his gratitude to the club’s fans after picking up his first Man of the Match award. Seema, 22, has cemented his place in the centre back position alongside Mbekezeli Mbokazi since been snapped up from TS Galaxy at the beginning of the season and has racked up 15 appearances with a single goal in all competitions this season. He was once again given a starting berth as the Buccaneers rallied from a goal down to earn a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Mamelodi Sundowns. Seema had a glorius chance to hand Pirates the win

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Cardoso Hits Back At Defensive Jibes

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has hit back at claims he’s a ‘defensive’ coach and stated they did well considering eight first team players were unavailable. Sundowns maintained their lead at the summit of the league, by three points, with Orlando Pirates holding two games in hand after their 1-1 draw at Loftus Versfeld. Peter Shalulile opened the scoring but a stunner from 20-year-old Camren Dansin levelled the scored before the break and Cardoso says they showed character to try and win the game in the second half. “You are looking the other way, not just one side, and

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Chiefs Coach Addresses League Contenders Discussion

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Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Khalil Ben Youssef has addressed the talk over whether the club should be considered among the league contenders this campaign. Despite an inconsistent start to the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season, Amakhosi currently sit third in the league standings with 19 points collected from ten matches. On Friday, Amakhosi bounced back to winning ways with a 1-0 victory over Durban City, following a difficult run of form that saw them lose one and draw three of their previous four league matches. Speaking to reporters post-match, Ben Youssef addressed the question of Chiefs being title contenders, stating that they are “thinking about winning the title”.  “For the team, I think

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Ouaddou Shares Verdict On Seema Chance

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Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has weighed in on Lebone Seema’s chance when he opted to shoot rather than pass to a better-positioned teammate. Seema could have snitched the winning goal for the Sea Robbers when he, along with two teammates, broke behind the Mamelodi Sundowns defence.  With Tshepang Moremi open in the box, Seema opted to shoot himself, a decision that allowed Ronwen Williams to make a save. While Ouaddou acknowledged that Seema missed the chance to set up Moremi for a goal, he also stressed that the defender is still learning in the game. He then went on to applaud Seema’s initiative in driving forward from the defensive line, and attempting to

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Ribeiro Nets Winner In 5-Goal Thriller

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Former Mamelodi Sundowns star Lucas Ribeiro Costa scored his first goal for Cultural Leonesa, netting the winner in a five-goal thriller. Ribeiro joined the LaLiga 2 side after terminating his contract with Masandawana, with his case still in front of the FIFA tribunal. However, he has received a clearance by FIFA and started playing for his new club in Spain. On Saturday, he netted his first goal, scoring the much-celebrated winner in Leonesa’s 3-2 win over Mirandes. Ribeiro scored in the 89th minute to earn his side an important three points, which saw them climb up the log into 14th

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Saleng Stars As Orbit Thump Magesi 

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Orlando Pirates loanee Monnapule Saleng delivered an impressive display for Orbit College during their convincing victory over Magesi in the Betway Premiership. The Mswenko boys claimed a 3-1 victory against the Limpopo side, ensuring that maximum points remain at Olympia Stadium. Saleng was on target, scoring an opening goal in the first half, converting a penalty kick. The left-footer also provided an assist for the second goal that was scored by Thuso Moleleki. Across all competitions this season, Saleng has played 10 matches, contributing two goals and two assists to his team’s efforts. With this triumph, Orbit College have now won two consecutive league matches. They currently sit 11th in the

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Ouaddou On Dansin Wonder Goal & Selection

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Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou admitted he took a big risk to start Cemran Dansin but he will keep on playing young players after he was rewarded with a stunning equaliser. Dansin, 20, was the surprise selection in Pirates’ midfield, with Ouaddou leaving the likes of Patrick Maswanganyi and Sipho Mbule on the bench. However, the youngster repaid the coach’s faith with a stunning equaliser after Peter Shalulile had opened the scoring. Ouaddou admitted after the match that people would’ve criticised his selection had it backfired, but insisted he will keep on giving young players a chance. “It’s difficult for

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