Lorch Assists & Nets Stunner As Wydad Move Top

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South African international Thembinkosi Lorch provided an assist before netting a stunner for Wydad Casablanca as they moved top of the Botola Pro on Friday night. ‘Nyoso’ has been an ever-present figure for the Moroccan giants with impressive performances week in and out which has seen him stake his claim in the starting line-up. ALSO READ: Lorch, Foster Lead Impressive Weekend for SA Overseas-Based PlayersLorch Stars For Wydad Friday night was no different as the former Mamelodi Sundowns attacker helped his side beat CODM Meknès 3-1 on the road. The visitors took the lead just five minutes in through Joseph

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Barker On Stellies Readiness For Crunch Chiefs Clash

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Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker has declared that his troops have prepared well for their Carling Knockout last 16 tie against Kaizer Chiefs and will use their past cup experience to seal passage. Stellies haven’t beaten Chiefs in their last four encounters in all competitions and the latest clash this campaign beating the Cape Winelands side 2-0 in the Betway Premiership.  In the last two encounters, Stellies received red cards and finished the game with 10 men. Barker hope they can avoid that this coming Sunday and turn things around after going six games without win. “Look, obviously the

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Kaze Declares Chiefs’ Stats ‘Like Sundowns of Two Years Ago’

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Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Cedric Kaze says his team deserves a lot of praise following their impressive performance against AmaZulu in the midweek match. Amakhosi’s faithful were, seemingly, unhappy with the result, with the team having not tasted a victory in the last three Betway Premiership matches. ALSO READ: Kaze On Mayo Blunder: ‘Everyone Wasn’t Happy But…’Chiefs Coach – He’s One Of Our Key Players Now Kaze admitted they have been struggling to bury a lot of goal-scoring chances they have created in the recent matches. However, he maintained that the Chiefs players deserve praise for their displays, particularly against AmaZulu

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From Fans Jeering To Bafana Call-Up – Ouaddou On Moremi

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Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou suggesting the early jeers from supporters motivated Tshepang Moremi to his incredible performances in recent weeks. The 25-year-old has scored five goals already since being lured to the club in the off-season from AmaZulu – where he initially had a frosty reception from supporters at Orlando Stadium after a difficult start to the league campaign. After two defeats, Pirates have rallied back under Ouaddou with seven consecutive wins and clean sheets, which includes progressing to the second round of the CAF Champions League preliminary qualifiers and the MTN8 title triumph. “I’m not surprised [about

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Tinkler On Why They Signed Pirates Defender

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Sekhukhune United head coach Eric Tinkler has explained why they signed Tshepo Mashiloane from Orlando Pirates. Babina Noko looked well secured in that right-back position at the beginning of the season after securing the signing of Tsepo Matsimbi from Black Leopards adding to the experience of Shaun Magaila. Matsimbi had a good start after producing two assists before he got injured in their 3-1 win over Kaizer Chiefs.  Sekhukhune have much time to find a replacement and opted to get Mashiloane from Pirates on a season-long loan. The former Baroka FC defender will be competing with Magaila in that right-back

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Pirates Coach On Not Conceding In Seven Matches

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Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has attributed their impressive seven league clean sheets to his experience filtering down to the players. The Buccaneers beat TS Galaxy 2-0 eSgodini on Tuesday night courtesy of a first-half Evidence Makgopa penalty and Tshegofatso Mabasa’s late header. Pirates moved third on the Betway Premiership standings and Ouaddou reckons that his experience has taught him a lot about being cautious in shutting the door at the back when they chip in goals on the other end. “Of course I was a defender, but a defender who like the game. Who like to play, who

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Kaze On Mayo Blunder: ‘Everyone Wasn’t Happy But…’

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Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Cedric Kaze says everyone within the team wasn’t happy with Khanyisa Mayo’s blunder but insists it wasn’t “on purpose”. The new Chiefs signing faced fierce criticism after he, from an offside position, touched Pule Mmodi’s ball just before it crossed the goal line, resulting in the goal being disallowed. Kaze stated that Mayo himself was displeased with the incident, as it led to the team being denied the victory. They went on to draw 1−1 with AmaZulu in the Betway Premiership match at FNB Stadium on Wednesday. He added that it’s something that they are still going to address with the team ahead of going to the next

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Maema Breaks Silence On Surprise Simba Move

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Simba SC midfielder Neo Maema has admitted that Champions League football was a major draw card in his surprise move to the Tanzanian giants. The 29-year-old joined the Reds of Msimbazi in August this year bringing to an end four years of a trophy laden career at Chloorkop where he made 120 appearances, scoring 13 goals, with 14 assists. ALSO READ: Official: Simba Announce MaemaMaema Lands In Egypt Ahead Of Next Move The Bafana Bafana international, who led Molefi Ntseki’s charges out at the CHAN tournament, has since broken his silence on how his move to the Tanzanian giants came

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Beganovic – We Don’t Produce Players For PSL

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TS Galaxy head coach Adnan Beganovic says their vision at the club is to produce players to develop beyond the Premier Soccer League market. Galaxy have become somewhat of a talent factory with a DNA and project that appears to be running on full steam, as they project another top half finish, whilst profiting in on their best talent being sold each season. ALSO READ: Dithejane On Chiefs’ Ball-Boy Incident & Potential ReturnSukazi – They Compared Galaxy Star To Vinicius Jr The likes of Bathusi Aubaas, Samukelo Kabini, Kamogelo Sebelebele, Given Msimango, Khulumani Ndamane have been signed and developed into

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