Tinkler Comments On Title Talk

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Sekhukhune United head coach Eric Tinkler has maintained that it’s too early to speak about his side being contenders for the league title despite their unbeaten record so far this season. This comes after Bradley Grobler scored the only goal in injury-time against Golden Arrows at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday to see Babina Noko open a four-point gap at the summit of the Betway Premiership log with 19 points. This was the Limpopo side’s sixth win in seven league matches and they are one of two unbeaten sides so far. Asked if he sees Sekhukhune as an outside

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Kabuscorp Stun Chiefs in CAFCC Opener

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Kaizer Chiefs suffered a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Kabuscorp in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup first preliminary round at the Estádio 11 de Novembro on Saturday. Julio Matondo scored the only goal of the match giving his side an advantage ahead of the return tie, which will take place on 27 September at FNB Stadium. Zitha Kwinika, Thabo Cele, and Mduduzi Shabalala returned to the starting line-up for Chiefs, replacing Reeve Frosler, Siphesihle Ndlovu, and Gaston Sirino. In the absence of head coach Nasreddine Nabi, who’s heavily linked for an exit, Khalil Ben Youssef and

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Ouaddou Not Entirely Happy Despite 3-0 CAFCL Victory

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Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says he’s not entirely happy about the 3-0 win over Lioli FC this afternoon but was pleased with their impact in the second half. The Lesotho Premier League champions held last season’s semi-finalists of the competition until the break at 0-0, in their first round preliminary Champions League qualifier at Toyota Stadium. However, Tshegofasto Mabasa bagged a brace and a stunning effort from Oswin Appollis, teed him by substitute Tshepang Moremi proved the difference in Free State. “No I don’t think like that [being one foot into the next round], as long as we

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Sundowns & Durban City XI Confirmed 

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Mamelodi Sundowns and Durban City have announced their starting line-ups for this evening’s Betway Premiership clash at the Lucas Moripe Stadium. Sundowns will play their third match in a space of six days after dropping points three days ago against Marumo Gallants away from home. Masandawana hope to return to winning ways and close their gap on Sekhukhune United after Babina Noko opened a four-point gap. The defending Betway Premiership champions haven’t lost a league match this season, with the only other team being Sekhukhune. After seven matches they’ve won four and drew three, scored 10 goals and conceded two. 

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Mabasa Closes In On Record As Pirates Down Lioli

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Orlando Pirates striker Tshegofatso Mabasa has drawn closer to the all-time goal scoring record after bagging a brace in their 3-0 win over Lioli FC in their 1st preliminary round CAF Champions League qualifier at the Toyota Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Last season’s semi-finalists were playing in the Free State, the home province of Mabasa – with Lioli not having a stadium in their country that meets the requirements for Confederation of African Football (CAF) standards. For what was expected to be a straight forward result – the Lesotho Premier League champions managed to hold a full-strength Pirates outfit to

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Chiefs XI Vs Kabuscorp Announced

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Kaizer Chiefs have announced their starting line-up for the CAF Confederation Cup opener against Angolan side Kabuscorp SCP at the Estadio 11 de Novembro, Luanda.  Amakhosi return to continental football after five years after they managed to win Nedbank Cup last season, ending their 10-year long trophy drought that secured them a spot in the CAFCC. After starting 2025/26 season with four wins and a draw, Amakhosi suffered their first defeat against Sekhukhune United on Tuesday night.  Amakhosi will be without head coach Nasreddine Nabi who is negotiating his settlement with the club’s leadership, with Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben

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Arrows Secure Exciting New Signing

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Golden Arrows have completed the signing of Ivory Coast U20 captain Isaac Ismaël Cissé. The 18-year-old midfielder joins from Société Omnisports de l’Armée as the third Ivorian in the squad, joining Oumar Comara, and Junior Dion in Manqoba Mnqgithi’s squad. Cisse has already been capped by the U23 national team of his home country, and is widely regarded as one of their most exciting prospects, which proves to be a major coup for Arrows. He’s penned a three-year deal and could be in line for his official debut after being named on the bench for Arrows against league leaders Sekhukhune

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Pirates XI For CAFCL Opener Confirmed 

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Orlando Pirates confirmed their starting lineup for the CAF Champions League against Lesotho side Lioli FC at the Toyota Stadium.  Pirates’ Champions League journey starts today against the champions of Lesotho as they Buccaneers play their first official match since winning the MTN8 a week ago.  Pirates went as far as reaching the semi-final of the competition last season, where they lost to eventual winners Pyramids – who ousted Mamelodi Sundowns in the final of Africa’s elite club competitions. With a new man at the helm, Abseslam Ouaddou, the Buccaneers would love to go a step further this season but

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Former Downs Striker Lands New Club Aged 43

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Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Free State Stars striker Diyo Sibisi has found a new club at the age of 43. The Sahlumbe-born centre-forward has been going from strength to strength in the lower divisions sustaining a career that began in 2006. After departing Ladysmith-born Junior Eleven, he has joined Dlangezwa Hellenic, who are competing in the ABC Motsepe League in the Stream A.  “We would like to announce the signing of Diyo Sibisi,” the club announced on social media. “Welcome to Kwa-Dlangezwa Hellenic Football Club.” Sibisi rose to prominence at Free State Stars from 2006 to 2009, which earned him

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