Tau Grabs Assist At New Club, Earns Plaudits From Coach

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Bafana Bafana forward Percy Tau grabbed a cool assist on his official debut for Nam Định as they secured a resounding 3-1 success over Ratchaburi in the AFC Champions League 2. Tau made a surprise switch to the Vietnamese outfit on a free transfer in August. The 31-year-old attacker signed a one-year deal with an option to extend and was joined by South African compatriot Njabulo Blom. Tau was given a starting berth and didn’t disappoint as he provided an assist for his side’s second goal in the 51st minute before they romped to the emphatic win. After the match,

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Ouaddou Hails Jessica, Pirates & Sundowns Leadership 

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Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has spoken glowingly of Kaizer Chiefs Marketing Director Jessica Motaung, along with high-ranking officials from both Bucs and Mamelodi Sundowns. The French-Moroccan coach was speaking after winning the MTN8 last week, offering high praise for the leadership across the South African football landscape. He extended his admiration to key figures at rival clubs. He specifically lauded the Chiefs Marketing Director and African Clubs Association Deputy Chairperson, Jessica Motaung, for her impactful work. He also spoke highly of Mamelodi Sundowns chairman Tlhopie Motsepe, who took over from his father, Dr. Patrice Motsepe, when he was appointed

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Cardoso On Sundowns Transfers Ahead Of Monday Deadline

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso says it’s clear the club needs attacking reinforcements ahead of the transfer deadline on Monday. Sundowns have signed only two players in the current window, left-back Fawaaz Basadien from Stellenbosch and midfielder Tsiki Ntsabeleng on loan from Major League Soccer (MLS) outfit FC Dallas. And there’s been 14 exits, with Thembinkosi Lorch, Sipho Mbule, Lebo Maboe, Sifiso Ngobeni, Thabang Sibanyoni, Neo Maema, Etiosa Ighodaro, Rushine de Reuck, Terrence Mashego, Matias Esquivel, Kobamelo Kodisang, Lucas Suarez, Rivaldo Coetzee and the high-profile issue of Lucas Ribeiro Costa. While Esquivel and Kodisang were loaned, they are not

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Raja Mulling Over Two Former Pirates Coaches

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Raja Club Athletic are said to be considering the appointment of a new head coach with Jose Riveiro and Fadlu Davids amongst a host of names on their shortlist. Lassaad Chabbi is currently in charge of the Green Eagles but has come under increasing pressure after their display in the goalless draw against ASFAR, with calls from supporters for a new direction. The 64-year-old is in his second stint at the club, with 11 wins, six draws and one defeat but there’s been question marks over his long-term future. Sources within the club have confirmed Davids, who was part of

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Why Mbokazi Didn’t Make U20 World Cup Squad 

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SAFA have shed light on why rising star Mbekezeli Mbokazi won’t be boarding the plane with Amajita for the FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile next week. In a mutual agreement between U20 coach Raymond Mdaka and Bafana Bafana boss Hugo Broos, the versatile defender has been earmarked for senior duty instead, joining the squad for two pivotal 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Zimbabwe and Rwanda next month. Another omission is Shandre Campbell. Despite Broos personally intervening, Club Brugge refused to release the winger for Chile, depriving Amajita of one of their most exciting talents. “Mbekezeli Mbokazi was not

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SAFA CEO Confirms FIFA Contact Over Mokoena Saga

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The South African Football Association (SAFA) Chief Executive officer Lydia Monyepao has confirmed they have received communication from FIFA over the Teboho Mokoena suspension investigation. Bafana Bafana look set to be docked three points with a major goal difference swing, as their 2-0 win over Lesotho looks set to be declared a 3-0 defeat after Mokoena was fielded whilst he was ineligible to play due to an accumulation of yellow cards suspension. It appeared as if South Africa were off the hook and coasting to qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Lesotho failed to file a protest within

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Ncikazi Reveals Which Pirates Star Riveiro Wanted At Al Ahly

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Orlando Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi has revealed that Jose Riveiro wanted to take Mbekezeli Mbokazi with him to Al Ahly. The Spanish coach left the Buccaneers at the end of the previous season, ending a three-year successful stint that was marked by an impressive haul of five trophies for the club. He went on to take the reins at the Club of the Century, leading them in the FIFA World Cup where they were eliminated in the group stages. After a poor start to the season, the North African giants sacked him. Ncikazi, speaking on on Prime Time Sport

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Official: Mourinho Lands New Club

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Former Manchester United and Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has landed a new club, just three weeks after he was sacked by Fenerbahce. Mourinho, 62, has been one of the most successful and outspoken managers of our generation. He’s lifted 26 trophies during stints at Porto, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, Manchester United and AS Roma – including two UEFA Champions Leagues. His last stint was with Fenerbahce in Turkey, where he finished runners-up behind rivals Galatasaray in the Super Lig, but had started the 2025/26 season in charge. However, after being knocked out of the UEFA Champions League by

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Bafana Make Major Announcement

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Bafana Bafana have teamed up with Shield, who are now the only brand sponsoring both the men’s and women’s senior national teams. With Bafana qualifying for the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations and also on the brink of qualifying for next year’s FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, the senior men’s team secured a new, exciting partnership. After teaming up with Banyana, Shield have now extended their partnership with the South African Football Association to also sponsor Bafana. During a special event at the Jabulani Safe Hub on Thursday, it was announced that Bafana have teamed

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