Cardoso On Continued Ribeiro Absence And Sales Impact

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso says he’s not the right person to speak about Lucas Ribeiro Costa’s absence but is happy with the recent displays of Arthur Sales in the front-three. Sales has stepped up to start in every game this season with Ribeiro said to be out the country as he looks to make a move to Qatar SC in this current window, with a lucrative package on offer. The Brazilian was questioned by sections of supporters due to his hefty price tag, but appears to be growing into an influential member of the squad with their talisman,

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Stellies Secure First-Leg Win

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Stellenbosch FC secured a two-goal advantage in the MTN8 semi-final first leg at Danie Craven Stadium after beating Sekhukhune United 2-0 on Saturday evening. The second semi-final between Stellenbosch and Sekhukhune United kicked off at Danie Craven Stadium. The game started on a slow note with both sides trying to settle into the match on a tough surface. After six minutes, Stellenbosch were forced to make an early substitution after Ashley Cupido suffered an injury and was replaced by Lesbian Nku. After 15 minutes of football, Stellies lost the ball in middle after Thato Khiba gave the ball to Vusumuzi

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Ouaddou Waxes Lyrical Over Teenage Captain Mbokazi

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Orlando Pirates head coach Abseslam Ouaddou says teenage captain Mbekezeli Mbokazi is capable of playing for big clubs in Europe if he maintains his current career trajectory. Mbokazi, 19, produced another outstanding display for Pirates in their 1-1 draw against Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday afternoon for their first leg MTN8 semi-final, paying alongside new signing Lebone Seema as a central pairing. It was again affirmed the immense potential of the senior South Africa international defender, who has enjoyed a meteoric rise since being promoted from the DStv Diski Challenge squad last season. “Mbokazi… let me be very honest, and I

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Ouaddou Sends Message To Fans After First-Leg Draw

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Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has pleaded fro patience from the club’s fans after their 1-1 draw with Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN8 semi-final first leg. The Buccaneers scored a late equaliser via Kamogelo Sebelebele to take a draw to the second leg at Lucas Moripe Stadium. Ouaddou says right now the team’s performances and results don’t 100% match, but Ouaddou has praised his side’s character after coming from behind to salvage a draw. “The content today was interesting, we showed some character, some strengths as well from our boys,” he said on SuperSport TV. “We showed this aim to

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Sebelebele Saves Pirates A Draw

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Kamogelo Sebelebele scored late to save Orlando Pirates a draw in their first leg MTN8 semi-final against Mamelodi Sundowns at Orlando Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou came into the fixture under immense pressure with back-to-back defeats to start the league campaign and made four changes to his XI that lost to Marumo Gallants in mid-week. Deano van Rooyen, Evidence Makgopa, Mike Sebelebele and Thalante Mbatha were introduced back in line-up, while Relebohile Mofokeng also returned and it proved to appease the home supporters by judgement of the cheering as the names were announced at eSgodini. And

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Cardoso Targeting MTN8 Title

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Sekhukhune United defender Daniel Cardoso has admitted that winning the MTN8 is among his side’s targets for the season. Babina Noko are in their fifth season in top flight, finishing in the top 8 twice, reaching one cup final in the 2022/23 season that also saw them taste continental football. Last season, the Limpopo side were eliminated in the first round of the MTN8 tournament and this time around reached their first semi-final after beating TS Galaxy 3-2 in the quarter-finals, with Cardoso revealing they are targeting the trophy this term. “I think going into the new season, we want

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Sundowns Announce Starting XI To Face Pirates

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has announced his starting line-up for the MTN8 semi-final first leg clash against Orlando Pirates at Orlando Stadium. Sundowns have a good start to the season after collecting four points out of a possible six points. But Cardoso needs to end Sundowns’ hoodoo run against Pirates in cup games.  There have been rumours around players exits at Sundowns, which the club confirmed has affected the squad. The Betway Premiership champions also hammered Richards Bay 4-0 in the quarter-finals to reach the semis. Sundowns have enjoyed facing Pirates in all competitions after beating them 24

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Pirates Announce Starting XI To Face Sundowns

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Orlando Pirates have announced their starting line-up by head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou for their clash with Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN8 semi-final first leg. Following back-to-back Betway Premiership defeats, the Buccaneers aim to put get back to winning ways in the club and continue their trophy defence against their old foes. But the pressure is already rising on new head coach Ouaddou whose selections have been questioned.  On their road to the semi-final, the Sea Robbers eliminated Polokwane City in the quarter-final, beating them 2-0 thanks to goals from Oswin Appollis and Patrick Maswanganyi. The two Pirates defeat came against

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Nkota – How Rele Reacted To My Move

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Al-Ettifaq winger Mohau Nkota has revealed that his friend and former teammate Relebohile Mofokeng reacted positively to his move to the Saudi Pro League. Nkota, 20, impressed in his breakout season last campaign playing – side by side with Mofokeng. The speedy winger had a 12 goal contribution in 39 matches across all competitions for Pirates, catching the attention of Al-Ettifaq. With Mofokeng linked with the same same side, Nkota has revealed how the Pirates star reacted to his move. “He was happy for me. He said go,” Nkota told Andile Ncube on Sports Night Amplified. “I talked to him

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