Kgatlana Back & Firing In Mexico

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Tigres UANL striker Thembi Kgatlana shone after netting a brace in their 4-0 win against Jermaine Seoposenwe’s Monterrey. Kgatlana returned to football after a short break before WAFCON. The Banyana Banyana striker took a break from football due to personal reasons just before the WAFCON. Kgatlana played her third game for Tigres this season and she was on fire after netting her first goal in the fifth minute and completed her brace just before halftime. The two goals against Monterrey took Kgatlana’s goal tally to three this season and four goals contributed as Tigres remained top of the Liga MX

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Broos Discusses Osimhen Absence

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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has commented on the absence of Nigerian star striker Victor Osimhen, addressing whether he considers it an advantage for his side. The 26-year-old was injured and had to leave the Super Eagles’ last match against Rwanda in the 35th minute following a strong challenge with Claude Niyomugabo. The Galatasaray centre-forward will miss the Bafana fixture after it was confirmed he suffered a bruised chin. He woke up on Sunday feeling discomfort, which ruled him out of the match. Broos insists that Eric Chelle’s team is well-prepared for the former Napoli star’s absence, noting that they

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Chiefs Star Extends Contract

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Kaizer Chiefs midfielder George Matlou has penned a contract extension with the club, continuing his stay at Naturena. The 27-year-old has been with Amakhosi for three seasons, having joined them at the start of the 2022/23 season from the now-defunct Moroka Swallows. The player was linked with an exit from the club towards the end of the previous campaign. However, his agency, MSC Sports Talent has confirmed that the former Bidvest Wits man will be continuing with the Phefeni Glamour Boys. “George Matlou commits to the journey. The midfielder extends his stay with the Amakhosi,” the agency announced. Matlour has

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Ribeiro ‘In Advanced Talks’ With Club In Europe – Report

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Mamelodi Sundowns star Lucas Ribeiro Costa is in talks to join LaLiga2 side Cultural y Deportivo Leonesa, as per reports in Spain. Both sides are in “advanced talks” after Ribeiro terminated his contract with Mamelodi Sundowns on 1 August, citing the “Lassana Diarra” ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) with the case then escalated to the FIFA’s Football Tribunal. Ribeiro, who sent a farewell message on Monday, was already spotted at Leonesa’s game against Leganes on Sunday, with videos shared by Spanish journalist Gonzalo Sanchez. Ribeiro argues that he has “just cause” for terminating his

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Ribeiro Drops Sundowns Bombshell

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Mamelodi Sundowns star Lucas Ribeiro Costa has sent an emotional farewell message to the club and its fans, stating “I wish could’ve said goodbye in a better way”. It now seems clear that the Brazilian will not play for the club again, having previously requested to terminate his contract. Ribeiro, 26, has been absent from Sundowns training and was linked with a move to Qatar SC, while Fluminense were also said to be after his services – however a deal never materialised. Insiders told this publication that the Qatari side had sent Sundowns “a particularly generous transfer offer” for the

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Foster – Pressure Is On Nigeria

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Bafana Bafana striker Lyle Foster believes there is no pressure on them when they face Nigeria in the FIFA World Cup qualification. South Africa faces the Super Eagles on Tuesday evening with Hugo Broos’s side currently top of Group C with 16 points, while Nigeria is in third place with 10 points. Anything less than a win would end Nigeria’s hope of finishing in first place and automatically qualifying for the World Cup and Foster emphasised that Bafana is not under pressure and that instead the Super Eagles are as they are the ones chasing. The Burnley striker comes to

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Chaine Not Focussed On Challenging Williams For Bafana Nr. 1

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Orlando Pirates number one goalkeeper Sipho Chaine says he is focussed on what he can control and not worried about challenging Ronwen Williams to be South Africa’s number one. Chaine enjoyed an impressive 2024/25 season with the Buccaneers that culminated in him being voted the Betway Premiership Goalkeeper of the Season. Though he is a regular in Hugo Broos’ camps, Chaine has played second fiddle to his Mamelodi Sundowns counterpart in the Bafana Bafana set-up. His side hasn’t enjoyed the best of starts in the league this season where they have lost two of their three matches played so far

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Former Nigeria Coach – SA Are In Touble Over Mokoena

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Former Nigeria coach Sunday Oliseh became the latest Nigerian expert to discuss the Teboho Mokoena yellow card situation against Lesotho, stating he believes Bafana Bafana “are in trouble”. Ahead of South Africa’s home match against the Super Eagles, many inside Nigeria are still gridlocked on the issues of Mokoena’s suspension in Bafana’s win over Lesotho in March. Oliseh explains that Bafana could get docked points because Mokoena was suspended for the match – a similar line that has been argued by many in his home country. “To the best of my knowledge South Africa is in trouble,” Oliseh said on

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Broos on ‘Managing Occasion’ Against Nigeria 

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has discussed his approach for handling the high-stakes occasion against rivals Nigeria. The two giants of African football are set to face off in a crucial FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday night at Free State Stadium, with both teams coming off weekend victories. Bafana enter the match on a high after a convincing 3-0 win over Lesotho in Bloemfontein on Friday. On the other hand, Nigeria secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Rwanda.  The Super Eagles are particularly motivated, as they are in a precarious position and behold this match as a must-win

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