Cardoso On Basadien’s Struggles & Other New Players Adaption

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso says the side’s new players have all had different ways of adapting in the team inspired by their different circumstances. Sundowns acquired the services of Fawaaz Basadien, Tsiki Ntsabeleng, Nuno Santos and Miguel Reisinho this season however some have not enjoyed a lot of game time. Cardoso explained that for the former Stellenbosch captain the struggle is the competition in the left-back position. Basadien has only featured four times for the Betway Premiership champions since his move and currently Aubrey Modiba is the preferred starter and is doing well. “I think that the four

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Mongoya Lands New PSL Club

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Abram Mongoya has made a sensational return to Kruger United just weeks after parting ways with Upington City. Mongoya recently left Bafana Ba Gucci after five games into the new season and he was replaced by Musa Nyatama who immediately hit the road running by winning 2-1 against Pretoria University this past weekend. As first reported by FARPost, Mongoya returned to Kruger as the new head coach replacing Vusumuzi Vilakazi who has since made a return to Betway Premiership side Chippa United. This move could benefit both Kruger and Mongoya as they familiar with each other after they worked together

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Was Mukoko Lucky To Escape Red? Hlungwani Explains

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Former PSL referee Victor Hlungwani admits that he was left puzzled on why Saint-Eloi Lupopo player Dieumerci Mukoko was not given his marching orders for an off-the-ball headbutt incident against Masindi Nemtajela. The red-haired defender became an overnight sensation following his theatrics against Orlando Pirates trended after they booted the Buccaneers out of the CAF Champions League. Despite Mukoko making further gestures with one suggesting throat slitting, he continued to play the match as the officials sent off Chris Sumbu instead. “He does what [Zinedine] Zidane did – headbutting. This is a red card! This is violent conduct because the

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Ndamane Reveals Chiefs Star He Looks Up To

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TS Galaxy and Bafana Bafana defender Khulumani Ndamane has revealed a Kaizer Chiefs star that he looks up to. Ndamane enjoyed an impressive 2024/25 debut season in the topflight, emerging as one of the exciting young players since his July 2024 move from Amakhosi to Galaxy. He debuted for Bafana in the international friendly against Tanzania in June this year and appears to have cemented his place in the squad. He was also instrumental in the team’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which they secured last week with a dominant 3-0 victory over Rwanda. Ndamane says the player that he’s been looking

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Kaze Gives Lilepo Injury Update

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Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has given a positive injury update on forward Glody Lilepo. Lilepo had a good game in Chiefs’ 3-1 win over DRC outfit AS Simba in the return leg of the CAF Confederation Cup with the 28-year-old scoring the third goal for Amakhosi just before halftime. He did however not return for the second half as he was replaced by Pule Mmodi. Kaze who took over from Nasreddine Nabi with Khalil Ben Youssef addressed that it shouldn’t be a major injury on Lilepo as it looked like a knock but confirmed that they will get full

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Ouaddou – Fans Are Disappointed But…

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Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says while the club’s faithful should be disappointed about the St Eloi Lupopo defeat, they must be confident about the future. The Buccaneers were eliminated from the CAF Champions League after a 5-4 loss on penalties to the DR Congo side in the second preliminary round following a 3-3 aggregate draw. Pirates fans were hoping they’d make it to the group stages when they won the second leg 3-0 on Saturday, only to lose the tie on penalties. Ouaddou believes the fighting spirit the team displayed on Saturday should instill much confidence in the ‘Happy People’ for the future. “When you’re supporting Orlando Pirates

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Cardoso – Why Allende Features In Every Match

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has explained why Marcelo Allende is one of the most consistently selected players in the side saying the midfielder recovers quicker and thrives when he plays more games. The Chilean has featured in all of Sundowns’ matches this season across all competitions including the CAF Champions League second round preliminary deciding tie against Remo Stars on Sunday in Pretoria. Sundowns won the game 2-0 registering a 7-1 aggregate score-line against the Nigerian outfit to progress to the group stage of the tournament with Allende playing 76 minutes. Cardoso said Allende usually avoids injuries and

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Broos Discusses AFCON Plans & Fixtures

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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has discussed plans as his side will soon start to prepare for the upcoming AFCON. The continental competition will take place in Morocco between 21 December 2025 and 18 January 2026. Bafana will be aiming to take the next step in this edition, looking to improve upon their last tournament’s semifinal elimination by the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Riding the momentum of their recent 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification, Bafana will kick off their AFCON preparations with a friendly match against Zambia on 14 November. Thereafter, South Africa will assemble for the camp on 8 December where they will play friendlies before heading to Morocco. “We will

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Ellis Is Still Very Much A Part Of The Team – Mbuli

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Banyana Banyana assistant coach Thinasonke Mbuli says head coach Dr Desiree Ellis is still very much part of the team despite her absence from the 2026 WAFCON qualifiers. Mbuli’s comments come as Banyana intensify preparations for the 2nd leg of the qualifying tie against DR Congo scheduled for FNB Stadium next Tuesday. South Africa was held 1-1 in the first leg in Kinshasa last week with Mbuli at the helm as Ellis didn’t travel owing to reported on-going contract negotiations with SAFA. The UWC head coach revealed to the media in Johannesburg on Friday that Ellis has been in contact

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