Amajita Into U20 World Cup Knockout Phase

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African champions Amajita have advanced to the knockout stage of the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup with a 2-1 defeat of the USA in their deciding Group E match at Estadio El Teniete on Sunday. USA scored twice the opener through Noah Cobb and the other an own goal from Joshua Wynder, while Gomolemo Kekana netted the winner to see South Africa finish second in the pool, tied on six points with the USA in first spot and France behind them from three matches. South Africa came into the match needing to win, draw or not lose by more than

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Milford Top & Leopards Still Bottom As Bad Run Continues

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Milford FC picked up their fourth win on the trot after a 2-0 win over Baroka FC away from home to move top of the Motsepe Foundation Championship standings as Black Leopards remained rooted at the bottom of the league table.  Milford surprised Baroka in Limpopo as on loan striker Cheswyn Philander scored the opening goal inside five minutes before Cebolenkosi Mthethwa made it 2-0 with just 12 minutes remaining into the game. The KwaZulu-Natal-based side made it five wins in four matches and moved top of the table. Casric Stars dropped points against Pretoria University after the two sides

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Carling Knockout Quarter-Final Draw Revealed

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The Carling Knockout quarter-finals were drawn on Sunday after Magesi became the final side to book their ticket. On Saturday, Orlando Pirates had made light work of Siwelele, beating them 1-0. The big shock of the round came when Marumo Gallants knocked Mamelodi Sundowns out of the competition, beating them on penalties. Golden Arrows eliminated Sekhukhune United 3-1, while TS Galaxy needed extra-time to beat ORBIT College. On Sunday, Richards Bay kicked out Chippa United, beating the Chilli Boys 4-1 while Stellenbosch beat Kaizer Chiefs on penalties to make the Last 8. After defending champions Magesi stunned AmaZulu in a

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Kaze On Ntwari’s Sub Refusal In Stellies Loss

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Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Cedric Kaze has spoken out on the substitute confusion between goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari and Bruce Bvuma prior to the penalty shootout defeat against Stellenbosch FC. Ntwari made his first start of the season for Amakhosi since November 2024 and kept a clean sheet in 90 minutes plus extra-time. And despite saving the first spot kick, Tashreeq Morris and Dillan Solomons missed their penalties to hand Stellies the 5-4 win. Speaking after the match, Kaze says Ntwari felt confident enough that he would be the penalty hero despite the technical team’s decision to let Bvuma do the

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Stellies Beat Chiefs On Penalties To Advance

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Stellenbosch FC booked their spot in the Carling Knockout Cup quarterfinals after beating Kaizer Chiefs 5-4 on penalties at DHL Stadium on Sunday. It was the second meeting of the season between Stellies and Chiefs, with Chiefs having triumphed 2-0 at Athlone Stadium in their league encounter in August. The game kicked off 30 minutes later than expected, with supporters still making their way into the stadium at the anticipated start. It was a cagey start to the game, with the first chance at goal for either side only coming in the 12th minute, though Khomotjo Lekoloane was unable to

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Khanye Reacts To Mbokazi’s ‘Life-Changing’ Goal

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iDiski TV analyst Junior Khanye reckons that Orlando Pirates captain Mbekezeli Mbokazi’s wonder strike is a life-changing goal for the youngster from a career point of view. Mbokazi scored the only goal of the match, which was a long-range scorcher late in the game against Siwelele FC at Orlando Stadium on Saturday to help his side progress to the Carling Knockout Cup quarters. ALSO READ: Ouaddou On Mofokeng Injury Ahead Of Bafana DutyPirates CAFCL Opponents Confirmed Khanye praised the teenager saying the goal is a life-changing one and like teammate Relebohile Mofokeng, Mbokazi is generational talent. “A life changing goal

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Kaze Explains Ntwari Start In Place Of Petersen

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Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Cedric Kaze has revealed that goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari’s surprise inclusion was a decision made at the start of the season. The Rwandan international makes his first start of the campaign since November 2024 having deputised for both Bruce Bvuma and Brandon Petersen, with the latter having seen out all of Chiefs’ games this season. Ahead of this afternoon’s mouthwatering last 16 Carling Knockout Cup clash against Stellenbosch FC, Kaze explained that it was a decision already made by the club at the beginning of the season to give Ntwari game time as well. “No, it’s just

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Buckley Celebrates Day Of German Unity In SA

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Arminia Bielefeld Ambassador and former South African international, Delron Buckley, joined celebrations marking the Day of German Unity at the residence of the German Ambassador to South Africa. The event served as a vibrant occasion to celebrate unity, collaboration, and the strong bilateral ties between South Africa and Germany. As part of the festivities, a signed Arminia Bielefeld jersey from the Bundesliga 2 club was presented to one lucky winner, symbolizing the spirit of connection through football. Adding to the excitement, guests also had the opportunity to get up close with the official Bundesliga trophy, bringing the energy of German

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Stellies & Chiefs Starting XIs Announced

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Stellenbosch FC and Kaizer Chiefs have named their respective starting line-ups for this afternoon’s Carling Knockout Cup last 16 clash at DHL Stadium. The Cape Winelands outfit were crowned the inaugural champions of the CKC in 2023 and will look to use that as inspiration to overcome Chiefs who have already beaten them in the league this season. Steve Barker’s charges have struggled to hit form this season and have won just one out of nine league games this season and currently occupy a lowly 14th place. They come into this tie after bagging a 0-0 draw with Chippa United

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