Gallants Shock Downs In CKO

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Marumo Gallants secured their first-ever win over Mamelodi Sundowns, beating tgem 7-6 on penalties to knock last year’s finalists out of the competition. New signing Reisinho was named on the bench for the first time, while Keanu Cupido returned to the starting XI. Sundowns dominated the first half, especially via the lively looking Tashreeq Matthews but failed to create any real scoring opportunities. Sundowns came with new impetus out of the break, with Khuliso Mudau having a shot that just missed the goal before a deflected shot by Arthur Sales just missed the goal in successive minutes. The next big

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Pirates CAFCL Opponents Confirmed

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Orlando Pirates will face Saint-Eloi Lupopo in the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League. The Buccaneers beat Lioli 7-0 on aggregate in the first preliminary round, and are currently on an eight-match winning run across all competitions. Meanwhile, Lupopo played the return fixture of their first round clash on Saturday, collecting a goalless draw at Al-Merrikh. It was enough for them to progress after beating the Sudanese giants 1-0 in the first leg. The Buccaneers will first travel to DRC on 18 October before hosting their opponents at Orlando Stadium on 25 October.

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Rulani Wins Again

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Former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena has secured three successive wins in the Algerian Ligue 1. On Saturday, Alger beat Mostaganem 1-0 thanks to a goal by Zakaria Naidji. It was their third successive win in the league after drawing the opener 0-0 with USM Alger, and saw them climb into fifth place on the log. Alger have 10 points from four games, four less than log leaders Saoura, who have played three games more. Mokwena’s men are also three points ahead of Sead Ramovic’s CR Belouizdad, who have collected seven points from six games so far. Overall, Mokwena is

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Ouaddou On Mbokazi Wondergoal, Sends Warning

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Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says Mbekezeli Mbokazi’s wonder goal comes from a player who has complete belief in his abilities and says it shows goals can come from anywhere in the squad. Mbokazi netted a 88th minute thunderbolt to secure the 1-0 win over Siwelele and advance Pirates into the quarter-finals of the Carling Knockout on Saturday afternoon at Orlando Stadium. A special strike from the highly-rated defender who is captaining the side aged 20, and now establishing himself in the national team within his meteoric rise since being promoted from the DStv Diski Challenge mid-way through last

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SA Ref Appointed By FIFA

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Former Premier Soccer League referee Victor Gomes has been appointed to the FIFA Referees Committee, which is chaired by respected former referee Pierluigi Collina. Gomes retired from refereeing in 2022 after he represented South Africa at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, where he was in charge of two group stage games, namely France 4-1 win over Australia and Spain’s 2-1 defeat to Japan. He was also allocated as the fourth official in Argentina’s quarter-final win on penalties against Netherlands. He made his PSL debut in 2008. He was voted PSL Referee of the Season in 2012/13 and 2017/18 and has

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Sundowns vs Gallants Starting XI Confirmed

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Mamelodi Sundowns have confirmed their starting line-up ahead of tonight’s Carling Knockout Round of 16 fixture against Marumo Gallants at the Lucas Moripe Stadium. Masandawana, who are four-time winners of this competition, suffered a shock defeat to Magesi FC in last season’s final and they will bank on home ground advantage in order to progress to the last eight. ALSO READ: Cardoso – How Sundowns Landed SantosCardoso Confirms Mvala Blow, Provides Update on Other Injured Players The Brazilians are in fine form having dispatched Richards Bay 4-1 in their last outing while Bahlabane Ba Ntwa are a wounded side after

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Chiefs CAFCC Opponents Confirmed

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Kaizer Chiefs will face AS Simba of DR Congo in the second preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup. Amakhosi already booked their ticket last weekend after beating Kabuscorp on penalties, with the tie ending 1-1 on aggregate. However, they had to wait another week to find out their second round opponents, with Simba taking on Djabal on Saturday for their return leg. Simba, who had already won the first leg 1-0 at home, collected a 2-0 win away from home thanks to a brace by Ilunga Nsungu. Chiefs will first travel to DR Congo on 17 October before hosting

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Appollis – I’ll Share The 100K With Pirates Star

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Orlando Pirates winger Oswin Appollis has revealed he will share his R100 000 Man of the Match cheque with Mbekezeli Mbokazi after his wonder goal against Siwelele FC. Appollis was voted Man of the Match by the fans, despite leaving the pitch after 79 minutes before Mbokazi’s moment of magic. The Pirates captain carried the ball forward before hitting it right in the top corner from far out. After the match, Appollis admitted that his teammate would’ve deserved the Man of the Match gong. “We had to fight hard today, it wasn’t easy,” he told SuperSport TV. “What a brilliant

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Pirates Down Siwelele To Advance To CKO Quarters

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Orlando Pirates secured a 1-0 win over Siwelele in the Carling Knockout last-16 at Orlando Stadium on Saturday afternoon. In the early kickoff that played simultaneous to ORBIT College and TS Galaxy at Olympia Park, the home side were the overwhelming favourites due to the contrasting form. Chasing an eighth consecutive win and clean sheet, Pirates had the perfect chance to open the scoring, but Evidence Makgopa saw his penalty crash off the post, to the relief of goalkeeper Samukelo Xulu. The South Africa international who starred at the recent African Nations Championship (CHAN) was enjoying a rare start in

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