Ouaddou on Nemtajela’s Progress at Pirates

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Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has discussed the progress of midfielder Masindi Nemtajela at the club. The 24-year-old midfielder arrived at the club ahead of the start of the season, joining from Marumo Gallants, where he previously worked with Ouaddou last season. Since his move, Masindi struggled to break into the Buccaneers’ lineup, watching from the stands seven games before he was an unused substitute against Chippa United last month. His first appearance came in the MTN8 final against Stellenbosch, which his side won 3-0. He has since gone on to play a total of three matches across all competitions. Nemtajela was named Man of the Match for

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Former Downs Man Stars For Simba

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Former Mamelodi Sundowns defender Rushine De Reuck has had a strong start to the season, finding the back of the net in back-to-back games for Simba SC. He netted a second goal for the Tanzanian giants as they thumped Namungo 3-0 in the league match on Wednesday. His superb performance also earned the him the Man of the Match award. The goal means De Reuck has now scored in back-to-back league matches, having previously found the net when Simba downed Fountain Gate 3-0. Speaking after the match, De Reuck attributed his current strong form to the hard work and preparation he has put since joining the team. “The secret is hard work,

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Chiefs Coach Addresses Fans Frustations

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Kaizer Chiefs coach Khalil Ben Youssef has explained why they delayed their decisions to make substitutes, which created frustrations with sections of supporters at FNB Stadium. With Chiefs looking to find a goal in the second half after a tumultuous first period in which their dominance somehow saw them level at 1-1 at the break, supporters were left puzzled. Having went behind to Thando Ngwenya against the run of play, Chiefs levelled matters through Mduduzi Shabalala, but saw a penalty spurned by Glody Lilepo, whole Pule Mmodi’s goal-bound shot was ruled out for off-side as Khanyisa Mayo attempted to tap

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Chiefs Coach On Mayo Blunder & Missed Pen

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Kaizer Chiefs coach Khalil Ben Youssef has insisted he was happy with the performance of his side but they missed too many chances, including the penalty and Khanyisa Mayo’s blunder. Chiefs were dominant, especially in the first half but wasted too many chances. After Gaston Sirino missed a penalty last week, Glody Lilepo stepped up this week but also missed. In addition, Mayo denied his own teammate Pule Mmodi a certain goal after pushing it over the line from an offside position, leaving even his coach a little speechless. “What can I say,” he told SuperSport TV. “The first 30

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Chiefs Spurn Two Points With Missed Pen & Mayo Blunder

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AmaZulu managed to secure a 1-1 draw against Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium after Khanyisa Mayo denied his own teammate a clear goal, which would’ve changed the complexion of the game. Chiefs started the game on the front foot and created several chances, but the final touch seemed to be missing. But after 21 minutes the home side found themselves trailing when Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya found himself at the end of a powerful Andiswa Sithole cross to head home. Amakhosi had a chance to equalise after 28 minutes but Glody Lilepo missed a penalty, with Darren Johnson denying him with a

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Chiefs & AmaZulu Starting XIs Confirmed

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Kaizer Chiefs and AmaZulu have announced their respective starting line-ups ahead of this evening’s crunch Betway Premiership encounter at FNB Stadium. After bouncing back to winning ways when they claimed a 1-0 win over Angola’s Kaburscop in the CAF Confederation Cup, snapping a three-match winless run across all competitions, the revitalised Amakhosi have set their sights on third spot against a wounded Usuthu side. ALSO READ: AmaZulu To Face Chiefs Without Key MidfielderChiefs Coach On Crucial Ambition Over Next Two Games Amakhosi currently occupy sixth spot with 14 points from seven matches and a victory over AmaZulu would elevate them

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Ndlovu – I Have A Donkey Mentality

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Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Siphesihle Ndlovu says he brings what he terms a donkey mentality to the club and hopes it rubs off on his teammates. Ndlovu joined Amakhosi at the start of the season from the now defunct SuperSport United and has played five matches and has a goal under his belt so far. The 28-year-old brings a wealth of experience and has three domestic trophies under his name. Quizzed what he was bringing to a club that struggled last season to even string along two wins in a row, Ndlovu said he brings the hard work mentality. “Obviously, I

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Ouaddou Reacts To Mabasa’s 50th Goal

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Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has reacted to Tshegofatso Mabasa’s 50th goal milestone at the club saying he is pleased for a player with great human qualities. The 29-year-old brought his all-time scoring tally to half a century of goals with the winner in Pirates’ 2-0 victory over TS Galaxy in the Betway Premiership on Tuesday night. The result that saw Ouaddou’s charges move up to third place on the log with 15 points in seven outings. Mabasa who was a second half substitute was also hailed for the nudge he gave fellow forward Evidence Makgopa to take the

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Broos To Announce Final Bafana Squad

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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is set to announce his final squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA WC Qualifiers double header against Zimbabwe & Rwanda, on Thursday, October 2, on SABC 1 at 12pm. Broos is expected to trim his 45-man preliminary squad to just under 25 as they look to claim maximum points in their remaining important fixtures which will seal their fate for World Cup qualification next year. ALSO READ: Can Bafana Win AFCON? Doc RespondsWhat Broos Said About Potential Points Deduction South Africa was this week dealt a major blow after a points deduction by FIFA for

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