Tinkler Confirms Shock Linda Injury Blow

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Sekhukhune United head coach Eric Tinkler has confirmed that captain Linda Mntambo has fractured his ankle and will be out of action for three months. Mntambo, who is a key part of the Babina Noko squad, suffered the injury in the side’s 1-0 win over TS Galaxy two weeks ago and missed three matches already including the MTN8 semi-final tie loss to Stellenbosch over the two legs. Tinkler was asked how long the former Orlando Pirates man will be out for and he confirmed that for three months however he is pleased with the player’s replacements. “Linda’s our captain and

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Cardoso On Maseko Future

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has insisted Thapelo Maseko will remain at the club despite his recent public statement on his mental state. Maseko, 21, recently took to Instagram to express how he “felt unseen” and his passion for the game has been “chipping away”. ALSO READ: Cardoso Rejects Off Field Issues Affecting DownsPirates Knock Out Downs, Into 4th Successive Final Maseko came off the bench for a second game in a row, but wasn’t able to impact the match much, as Sundowns slipped out of the MTN8 at the semi-final stage for a second successive season. “Of course,

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Ouaddou Discusses African Discrimination After Downs Win

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Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says the immense pressure he’s been under in recent weeks has a tinge of discrimination and expressed his elation for the players, staff and management after reaching the MTN8 final. Pirates’ back-to-back defeats in the league against Sekhukhune United and Marumo Gallants put the new head coach under immense pressure but followed up with a 1-0 win over Stellenbosch in the league and now a scalp over Mamelodi Sundowns to reach the MTN8 final – a trophy they have won for three consecutive seasons. His reaction after the 4-1 win on penalties was one

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Cardoso Rejects Off Field Issues Affecting Downs

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has rejected the notion off the field issues are affecting their performances at the start of the 2025/26 season. Sundowns kicked off the season with a victory over Richards Bay in the MTN8, but then dropped two points in their league opener against Chippa United. It was followed up by two successive league wins, but also an elimination from the MTN8 after a 2-2 aggregate draw and losing 4-1 on penalties on Saturday afternoon at Lucas Moripe Stadium. “We risked the match against Magesi by not lining up some of the [key] players, not

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Stellies Secure A Second MTN8 Final

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Stellenbosch FC will face Orlando Pirates in this season’s final of the MTN8 in a repeat of last year’s decider after drawing 1-1 with Sekhukhune United in their semi-final second leg in Polokwane, winning 3-1 on aggregate. The home side could have taken the lead in the fifth minute after Keletso Makgalwa set up Bradley Grobler who missed the target with his right foot. Grobler missed two other chances in the half as well. It was Mthetheleli Mthiyani who opened the scoring for the visitors from range in the 22nd minute. Devin Titus could have doubled the lead in the

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Official: Dolly Joins New PSL Club

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Former Kaizer Chiefs and TS Galaxy winger Keagan Dolly has joined Motsepe Foundation Championship outfit Cape Town City. Dolly, 32, has joined City on a one-year deal with an option to extend as a free agent after parting ways with Galaxy at the end of last season. He was in the stands in City’s goalless draw with Venda FC. The experienced South Africa international winger will provide City a wealth of experience for their bid to secure promotion back to the top-flight and joins after being part of the squad at the African Nations Championship in East Africa. Dolly returns

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Ouaddou Explains Tito First-Half Sub

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Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has explained his first-half substitution of Patrick Maswanganyi. The Buccaneers again conceded first and Sundowns looked in control for large parts of the first interval. Ouaddou, who had just made one change to his starting XI, with Maswanganyi replacing the injured Deano Van Rooyen and Kamogelo Sebelebele dropping to right-back – however he changed things around when taking Tito off after 37 minutes to move Sebelebele further forward. But the coach insisted it was just a tactical decision, which was also vindicated as Sebelebele eventually found the equaliser before Bucs won on penalties. “I’ve

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Pirates Knock Out Downs, Into 4th Successive Final

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Orlando Pirates secured their place 2025 MTN8 final after a win in the penalty shootout after a 2-2 aggregate scoreline over two legs. Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou made the bold decision to bring Patrick Maswangayi back into the XI after resting him during their 1-0 win over Stellenbosch. He’s come under scrutiny from sections of suooorters and his performance eventually led to him being hauled off for Bandile Shandu in the opening half. Which to be fair was an entertaining one for the neutrals. Sundowns, more experienced, organised out of possession, managed to control the spaces and they had

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Official: Young Pirates Striker Lands New Club

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Young Orlando Pirates striker Siphamandla Msezane, who won the DDC Golden Boot last season, is one 13 new signings unveiled by Casric Stars. Casric, who were in the playoffs last season but missed out to Orbit COLLEGE, will attempt to go on better this term. On Saturday, the club announced several new signings, including Msezane on loan from Pirates. The 23-year-old scored 15 goals for Pirates’ DDC side last season and will now test himself in the Motsepe Foundation Championship. Casric start the 2025/26 campaign away at Black Leopards on Saturday. Below are all 13 new Casric signings: Did you

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