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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Davids Unhappy With Draw In Casablanca Derby

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Raja Club Athletic head coach Fadlu Davids was left unhappy following his side’s goalless draw against rivals Wydad Athletic Club in the Casablanca derby. Raja CA came to this game oozing with confidence after a great start this season in the Bolota Pro, also looking at the previous results against Wydad as they haven’t lost a derby since October 2022. Davids’ side created numerous opportunities, especially in the first half but failed to convert them. Even though they kept a clean sheet, and have now only conceded one goal in six matches, Davids was left disappointed with his side, stating

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Back-To-Back Wins For Nyatama, Baroka Drawning

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Upington City moved to third place following back-to-back wins for new coach Musa Nyatama, while Baroka FC remains rooted to the bottom. The Motsepe Foundation Championship produced 17 goals between Tuesday and Wednesday’s matches, with Pretoria University the biggest winners after hammering Leicesterford City 5-0. Thabo Nkwana scored a brace, while Matome Rangata, Bantu Chingi and Thando Buthelezi were also on the scoresheet. Meanwhile, struggling Leicesterford conceded nine goals in their last two matches. Nyatama continues with his great start at Upington City after beating Baroka FC by 3-0. Lesedi Motha, Rowan Visagie and Willie Nel scored the goals for

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Campbell Scores in Club Brugge’s Big Cup Victory

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The South African rising star Shandre Campbell made a significant impact, netting a goal as Club Brugge secured a big win in their midweek cup fixture. The 20-year-old made a strong return to action after missing several first-team matches, particularly both in the Belgian Jupiler Pro League and the UEFA Champions League. He was last on the pitch on 30 September when Brugge suffered a 2-1 defeat to the Italian club Atalanta. Meanwhile, his previous appearance for the Belgian side was on 22 October in the UEFA Champions League clash, where they suffered a heavy 4-0 away defeat to Bundesliga powerhouse Bayern Munich. He was an unused

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Khanye Likens Chiefs Starlet To Lorch & Zwane

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iDiski TV analyst Junior Khanye has likened Kaizer Chiefs youngster Mfundo Vilakazi’s rise in the game to Thembinkosi Lorch and Themba Zwane saying the youngster will peak in his mid-20s. Vilakazi was instrumental when Chiefs defeated AS Simba 3-1 in the 2nd leg second preliminary CAF Confederation Cup 3-1 victory in Dobsonville on Sunday with two assists which also saw Amakhosi qualify for the group stage of the tournament. Khanye applauded the South African junior international for his performance in the game and his technical ability however added that the 19-year-old is still going to peak which is also dependent

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Official: Amajimbos Announce WC Squad

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Amajimbos, South Africa’s U17 national team, have announced their squad for the U17 FIFA World Cup. The preparation of our boys is understood to have been a turmoil, with the late announcement of the squad a sign of what’s been happening behind the scenes. Vela Khumalo’s team were drawn in Group A and will face hosts Qatar, Italy and Bolivia – none of the teams in Group A were at the last U17 World Cup in 2023. This is only South Africa’s fourth time into the knockout stages at AFCON as they are also off to the World Cup for

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Carling Knockout Semi-Final Draw Confirmed

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The draw for the Carling Knockout Cup semi-finals took place at the Dr Molemela Stadium in Mangaung this evening. Orlando Pirates are the favourites left in the competition after knocking last year’s winners Magesi out of the competition. The Buccaneers beat Dikwena tša Meetse 2-1 at Orlando Stadium on Tuesday to revenge their knockout from last season. Meanwhile, Richards Bay beat Durban City 3-1 after extra-time after coming from behind in the KZN derby on Saturday. On Sunday, Golden Arrows also came from behind to beat TS Galaxy 2-1 in extra-time to book their ticket. The final ticket went to

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Seluleko Mahlambi On Phakamani Comparisons

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TS Galaxy winger Seluleko Mahlambi says he wants to avoid what happened to his older brother Phakamani and use it as motivation to stay on course to build his career. The 21-year-old has enjoyed a good start to the season with Galaxy in the Betway Premiership where he has so far scored five goals and has two assists across all competitions. His good run has drawn comparisons with his older brother a former Al Ahly and Mamelodi Sundowns attacker whose career took a turn with reported issues of discipline and off the field lifestyle.   The younger Mahlambi spoke to

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Ouaddou – It Doesn’t Make Sense

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Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says you can’t have a squad of 30 players and stick to the same 18 every matchday, stating he will continue to ‘evolve’ his squad over the course of the 2025/26 season. Ouaddou sprung some surprises against Magesi with Camren Dansin (20), Yanela Mbuthuma (23) and Nkosikhona Ndaba (23) earning starts, while the likes of Masindi Nemtajela (24) have started to earn regular minutes in recent weeks. There have been several questions around the lack of starts for Tshegofatso Mabasa, Thalente Mbatha and captain Nkosinathi Sibisi in recent weeks but Ouaddou says it’s imperative to keep

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