‘Jomo Failed Many of Us’

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Former Bafana Bafana and Jomo Cosmos player Augustine Makalakalane has levelled allegations that club owner Dr. Jomo Sono “robbed” his players during their transfers to overseas clubs. Makalakalane, who turned out for Ezenkosi in the 1980s, disclosed that he experienced failed attempts to secure an overseas transfer while he was at Cosmos. A major opportunity was lost when he and Thomas Madigage visited Glasgow Rangers, who wanted to sign them. Makalakalane claims the deals ultimately failed because club owner Sono priced them out, seeking excessive fees. Makalakalane decided to cut out Sono during another overseas opportunity at Swiss outfit FC Zürich, personally handling the arrangements to ensure the deal wouldn’t

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Mngqithi – I Want to Change Carling Silver Medal to Gold

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Golden Arrows coach Manqoba Mngqithi has expressed his strong ambition about the Carling Knockout Cup after reaching the semi-finals. Abafana Bes’thende secured their place in the last four after defeating TS Galaxy 2-1 in the quarterfinal on Saturday at the King Zwelithini Stadium. Their last semifinal appearance in a cup competition was the 2021/22 MTN8, where they ultimately lost 4-1 on aggregate to Mamelodi Sundowns. Mngqithi, who was spearheading Sundowns during their Carling Knockout final defeat against Magesi last season, said he is determined to swap that silver medal for gold this time around. “I don’t want to go to that [winning the trophy] because I was humbled

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Rulani’s MC Alger Move Top Of Ligue 1

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Rulani Mokwena’s MC Alger made it nine games unbeaten and moved top of the Algerian Ligue 1 with a 1-0 win over Khenchela. The Mokwena project which began a slow pace is starting to pick up real momentum, following their qualification to the CAF Champions League group stage last week. MCA have played six games in the league with five wins and one draw but were made to sweat for their latest three points with a 84th minute winner from forward Soufiane Bayazid. The win moved them level on points with second placed JS Saoura – who have played three

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Cardoso Gives Zwane Injury Update

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has given an update on midfielder Themba Zwane’s injury ahead of his side’s sold-out league match with Orlando Pirates, saying he will return to training soon. Mshishi picked up another knock in September after just having returned from a long layoff. The coach said the Bafana Bafana international has started physical training, however they are careful not to rush him back to action before he is healed properly. “You saw him today the training session was open training separated from the group,” said Cardoso. “So he is still not integrated in the work of

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Maduka Rejects Notion Of Chipezeze Performances

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Magesi head coach John Maduka has rejected the notion that Elvis Chipezeze’s performances in the Carling Knockout Cup have been any different to his league form and expressed his excitement over the club’s future. The reigning champions were eliminated by Orlando Pirates on Tuesday evening, but Chipezeze was was again a major factor in the game, as he now picked up six Man of the Match awards in his six games in the competition over the past two seasons. With that awards, it’s come with R600,000 in prize money and while Maduka lauded his displays, he differs from the opinion

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Mashego – What Hunt Has Told Us Ahead of Chiefs

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Durban City defender Terrence Mashego has revealed what club’s head coach Gavin Hunt has told them ahead of facing Kaizer Chiefs. The clash is set for Friday evening as the two teams go head-to-head in a Betway Premiership fixture at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban. Amakhosi arrive for this clash with high confidence, having successfully eliminated AS Simba last week to secure their spot in the CAF Confederation Cup. Meanwhile, Durban City will be looking to bounce back after suffering a Carling Knockout Cup quarterfinal defeat at the hands of Richards Bay FC last weekend. According to Mashego, Hunt’s main instruction is to avoid the recent

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Cardoso Questions Mokoena Suspension

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has questions Teboho Mokoena’s suspension ahead of their major clash with Orlando Pirates, but also opened up on how the Bafana Bafana points deduction affected the midfielder. Mokoena, 28, has been an ever-present figure in the Sundowns line-up as one of the clear leaders in the team. However, he will miss the Betway Premiership clash with Pirates on Saturday after picking up a fourth yellow card in the 121st minute in their Carling Knockout Cup defeat to Marumo Gallants. Ahead of the blockbuster clash with Pirates, Cardoso questioned the yellow card which led to

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Sundowns Without Two Against Pirates

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Mamelodi Sundowns will be without key players Teboho Mokoena and Miguel Reisinho when they face Orlando Pirates this weekend. Mokoena will miss the clash against Pirates after he received his fourth yellow card in the 121st minute in Sundowns’ Carling Knockout Cup defeat to Marumo Gallants. The 28-year-old has been an ever-present figure for Sundowns and already scored against Pirates this season in the MTN8 first leg. Meanwhile, new signing Reisinho will also miss the clash after he received a red card in the same match against Marumo Gallants. The Portuguese midfielder already opened his account in Sundowns colours, netting

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Ouaddou Sends Warning To Players Ahead Of Major Sundowns Clash

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Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says their win was important to keep their momentum ahead of a massive league clash away to Mamelodi Sundowns this weekend, but also reiterated they are “not here to joke” on the pitch. Pirates secured a place in the semi-final of the Carling Knockout Cup, just three days after their surprise CAF Champions League exit before the group stage proper, after a penalty shootout loss to St Eloi Lupopo. Despite an incredible three-goal comeback from the first leg, it wasn’t enough for the Buccaneers, but Ouaddou notes that the positive momentum from back to

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