Sundowns Announce Starting XI To Face Pirates

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Mamelodi Sundowns‘ starting line-up for the MTN8 semi-final second leg against Orlando Pirates at Lucas Moripe Stadium has been confirmed.  These two sides locked horns in the first leg of the MTN8 semi-final at Orlando Stadium, and after 90 minutes, they shared the spoils. Sundowns started the season on a good note, managing three wins and two draws in the first five matches in all competitions.   Miguel Cardoso’s side is one of the sides that has managed the most goals so far this season after netting 10 goals in all competitions, including a 4-0 win over Richards Bay in the

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Pirates Announce Starting XI To Face Downs 

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Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has announced the starting line-up for the MTN8 semi-final second leg against Mamelodi Sundowns at the Lucas Moripe Stadium.  After getting their first league win midweek against Stellenbosch FC, the Buccaneers have a further chance to turn things around. Pirates lost two, drew one, and won two in the first five matches of the season something that many didn’t expect from new coach Ouaddou. This includes the MTN8 quarterfinal 2-0 win over Polokwane City.  The Sea Robbers managed to score five goals in the first five matches of the campaign and need to get

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Tso – What I Told Mbule

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iDiski TV analyst Benedict Vilakazi says he has spoken to Orlando Pirates playmaker Sipho Mbule and encouraged him to focus on the good because he is a rare talent. Mbule is one of the new Pirates signings this season having joined as a free agent after being released by former side Mamelodi Sundowns. Mbule’s career has been marred by alleged disciplinary issues which is was reported to be the reason for his loan deal to be terminated at Sekhukhune United and his ultimate release from Sundowns. He has since played three matches for the Buccaneers across all competitions including the

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Junior & Tso Give Contrasting MTN8 Predictions

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IDiski TV analysts Junior Khanye and Benedict Tso Vilakazi have given contrasting predictions for the MTN 8 semi-final second leg between Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates. The two sides head into the deciding tie in Pretoria locked at 1-1 from the first leg at Orlando Stadium last week. The winner of the second leg will advance to the final but a goalless draw will be enough for Sundowns to progress, while a 1-1 draw will see the game decided on penalties and any other high-scoring draw would see Pirates reach the final. Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Khanye has predicted that

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Barker On Pirates Taking Stellies Players & Staff

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Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker says he’s always happy for his players and staff to grow but it can make games against sides like Orlando Pirates more difficult because of the added quality. Stellies have lost Sihle Nduli to Pirates, while former performance analyst Ruan Rust has also joined the defending MTN8 champions this season. The sides have met this season in the Betway Premiership and Stellies lost 1-0 in Orlando, where Barker admitted that the quality of the former Stellies employees was visible. Barker conceded that he is happy to see people grow and reach their full potential,

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Nigeria Announce Squad For Bafana Clash

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Nigeria coach Eric Chelle has announced his 31-man preliminary squad to face Rwanda and Bafana Bafana in the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The Super Eagles need two wins and hope other results go their way to keep their slim hopes of qualifying for the 2026 tournament alive. Nigeria have experienced a below-par campaign so far, winning just one of their six games, which sees them sit in fourth spot in Group C with just seven points – six behind Bafana. With just four games remaining, Nigeria need to beat both September opponents in order to have a chance at

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Official: Lorch Joins African Giants

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Wydad Athletic Club have confirmed the signing of Thembinkosi Lorch on a two-year deal after his Mamelodi Sundowns exit. On Thursday, Sundowns announced that they had officially parted ways with the 32-year-old who has now joined Wydad on a permanent basis after spending his loan there last season. ‘Nyoso’ was Wydad’s most outstanding player at the FIFA Club World Cup in the US, playing in all competitions and scoring one goal against Juventus. The former Orlando Pirates winger made 26 appearances, scoring seven goals, and four assists for Masandawana but is now ready to continue his impressive showing at the

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Khoza On Claims He ‘Owns PSL’

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PSL chairman Dr Irvin Khoza has responded to suggestions that he owns the Premier Soccer League saying the claims are unfounded. Khoza has been at the helm of the league since 2003 and over the years he has been labelled a dictator and a one-manpower centre. In an exclusive conversation with iDiski Times senior writer Matshelane Mamabolo, Khoza poured cold water on the claims saying they are coming from disgruntled supporters when their teams lose because he doesn’t run a one man show with the evidence of the Executive Committee and the board of Governors representing all 32 clubs in

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Official: CT City Make Gordinho Decision

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Cape Town City have announced the renewal of Lorenzo Gordinho’s contract, keeping him at the club on a long-term deal. The 31-year-old was set for a switch to newly promoted Durban City but both the player and the club are said to have performed a u-turn on his release. ALSO READ: Gordinho Set For PSL SwitchBaroka Chaiman Makes Bold Claim Following the Citizens’ relegation to the Motsepe Foundation Championship at the end of last season via the promotion playoffs, the club saw a host of players leaving them as they looked to stay their careers afloat in the Betway Premiership.

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