Sundowns Go Top Of The Table

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Mamelodi Sundowns moved to the top of the Betway Premiership log after beating Richards Bay 4-1. Masandawana returned to winning ways after their 1-0 defeat to Golden Arrows, with Miguel Cardoso handing Nuno Santos his first start of the season. Sundowns opened the scoring in the 14th minute already after new signings Nuno Santos produced an inch-perfect cross to Tashreeq Matthews, whose initial header was saved but he scored on the rebound. Iqraam Rayners had a great chance to make it 2-0 after 25 minutes, but he was denied by Otieno from a tight angle. Sundowns did take a two-goal

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Kaze Hails Chiefs Players, Discusses Scoring Issue

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Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Cedric Kaze has praised the composure of his players to win the penalty shoot out and addressed their recent scoring issue. Chiefs went to penalties after the 1-0 win at FNB Stadium took the tie to 1-1 on aggregate in the 1st round preliminary qualifier for the CAF Confederation Cup. Glody Lilepo netted the goal but was also guilty of spurning a glorious chance a few moments prior, in a game where Amakhosi should have been comfortably ahead by half-time. “We tried [after scoring the opener to get more] we have opportunities to score the second

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Sundowns & RBay Starting XIs Announced 

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Mamelodi Sundowns and Richards Bay have confirmed their starting line-up for this evening’s Betway Premiership clash at the Lucas Moripe Stadium. Sundowns come to this game after suffering a 1-0 defeat to Lamontville Golden Arrows, which was their first league loss of the season. Downs are currently sitting in second place with 18 points just two points behind league leaders Sekhukhune United.  Meanwhile, Richards Bay are on a good run after their two successive wins against Stellenbosch FC and Magesi FC. The Natal Richboyz are currently sitting in eighth place with 11 points after eight games.  Sundowns have enjoyed a

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Kabuscorp Coach Reacts To Chiefs Defeat

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Kabuscorp SPC coach Roberto Bianchi felt his team were the better side in the first half in their CAF Confederation Cup defeat to Kaizer Chiefs. Amakhosi beat the Angolan side 5-4 on penalties after drawing the tie level with a 1-0 home victory after 90 minutes at FNB Stadium. After the match, Bianchi insisted his side were better in the first half of the match but had to open up in the second interval. “Firstly I’d like to congratulate Kaizer Chiefs on the victory,” he said post match. “We had a terrific first half. I think it had to play

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Ouaddou Reacts to Victory Over Lioli

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Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has reacted to his side’s victory over Lioli FC that secured them a spot in the CAF Champions League next round. The Buccaneers defeated the Lesotho outfit 4-0 in the second leg at the Orlando Stadium, winning the two-legged first round 7-0 on aggregate. The French-Moroccan coach praised the character of his side and the good display they produced on the day. “It’s what we wanted to achieve, it was important for us to [prove again] the performance that we produced in the first leg,” Ouaddou told SABC Sport after the game. “And I have to congratulate

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Chiefs Beat Kabuscorp On Penalties To Advanced In CAFCC

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Kaizer Chiefs advanced to the 2nd round CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round qualifiers after a 5-4 win on penalties over Kabuscrop after the tie ended 1-1 in regulation time. The Angolan side held the slender 1-0 lead from the opening leg tie in Angola, but encountered major issues for the return leg in Mzansi, with only 12 outfield players and three goalkeepers, with their foreign players not securing visa in time to travel with the squad. The refused the team bus and match-day minus one training at FNB Stadium, presumably in an attempt to hide the internal administrative issues in

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Pirates Thump Lioli To Advance In CAFCL

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Orlando Pirates defeated Lioli 4-0 in the second leg of the CAF Champions League first preliminary round, comfortably securing their spot in the second preliminary round with a 7-0 victory on aggregate. Tshepang Moremi and Yanela Mbuthuma, who both joined the Buccaneers ahead of the start of this season, scored braces in the match. Ouaddou made seven changes to the previous match’s starting eleven, bringing in Nkosikhona Ndaba, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Oswin Appollis, Tshepang Moremi, Evidence Makgopa, Cemran Dansin, and Mbule in place of Deon Hotto, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Thabiso Lebitso, Relebohile Mofokeng, Tshegofatso Mabasa, Thalente Mbatha, and Patrick Maswanganyi. As anticipated, the hosts

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Modiba Warns Sundowns About Richards Bay Duo 

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Mamelodi Sundowns defender Aubrey Modiba has named two Richards Bay FC players that his side must watch out for ahead their Betway Premiership clash. Masandawana will host the Natal Rich Boyz at the Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium, aiming to bounce back from their recent loss to Golden Arrows. Meanwhile, Bay will aim to maintain their impressive momentum after winning their previous two matches. Modiba warned the Brazilians about midfielder Tlakusani Mthethwa and striker Gabadinho Mhango, who have been highly influential this season. “They are a very good team with a lot of youngsters especially from the DDC, you can see they are very hungry,” Modiba said during the interview with club’s

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Pirates Starting XI Announced 

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Orlando Pirates have confirmed their starting line-up for the CAF Champions League clash against Lesotho side Lioli FC at the Orlando Stadium.  Pirates have a massive advantage coming to this second leg after a comfortable 3-0 win in the first leg. Tshegofatso Mabasa netted a brace and Oswin Appollis scored the third goal to seal the victory in Bloemfontein.  The Buccaneers have gone eight matches without a defeat after starting the season with two consecutive losses. They have won the MTN8 trophy already, and have collected six wins in a row.  Lioli FC are the champions of Lesotho, to make

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