Cardoso Reacts To Dropping Pts, Explains Half-time Sub

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso says his side missed the necessary intensity in their draw with Chippa United and explained why he took new signing Fawaaz Basadien off at half-time. The defending champions kicked off their 2025/26 campaign with a 1-1 at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, despite taking the lead via Arthur Sales in the first half. But a goal by Khaya Mfecane saw both sides share the spoils, with Cardoso insisting his side were not up to scratch, especially in the first half. “The outcome obviously is not the best,” he told SuperSport TV. “We have to say

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Sundowns Drop Points In League Opener

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Mamelodi Sundowns dropped points in their 2025/26 Betway Premiership opener against Chippa United at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday. Sundowns had the first big chance of the game after 21 minutes when two Chippa defenders obstructed each other in the box and the ball reached Iqraam Rayners, but his toe poke just missed the target. But it was Arthur Sales, who scored the first goal of 2025/26 for the defending champions after being teed up by Tashreeq Matthews before calmly slotting him with the outside of his boot. Asanele Bonani was served the ball on a platter after a

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Ouaddou Gears Up For Sekhukhune Test After MTN8 Progress

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Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has expressed excitement ahead of their tricky Betway Premiership clash against Sekhukhune United at Orlando Stadium. Ouaddou passed his first test as new Bucs coach after seeing off Polokwane City 2-0 in the MTN8 quarterfinals eSgodini where they will meet Mamelodi Sundowns in the semis. Speaking at the launch of the 2025/26 Betway Premiership at The Galleria in Sandton on Wednesday, the former Marumo Gallants mentor is already looking forward to the first match of the season. “I’m very excited to start the new season of the PSL. We had the opportunity today to

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Pirates & Sekhukhune Starting XIs Announced 

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Orlando Pirates and Sekhukhune United have announced their starting line-ups for this afternoon’s Betway Premiership clash. It’s the second match of the season for both sides after they participated in the MTN8 quarter-final last weekend, with both managing to book a place into the semi-finals. Pirates’ aim to go one step in the league after finishing in second place for the past three seasons. The Buccaneers showed their class last weekend when they beat Polokwane City 2-0 at Orlando Stadium.  Meanwhile, Sekhukhune has finished in fourth place in the past two campaigns and are aiming to go a step closer

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Cardoso Gives Shalulile & Mudau Update

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has explained why Peter Shalulile has returned to the bench, and given a brief update on Khuliso Mudau. Shalulile has been linked with a move to North Africa, with ES Tunis keen on his services. However, he has returned to the squad for Saturday’s Betway Premiership opener against Chippa United. Cardoso insisted there is too much noise around his players, who belong to the club until they are officially released. “I think that people are talking too much regarding Mamelodi Sundowns players,” he told SuperSport TV. “Peter is with us, heart and soul. That’s

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Former Chiefs Star Castillo Joins New Club

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Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Edson Castillo has agreed personal terms with Libyan Premier League side Asswehly Sports Club. Castillo, 31, parted ways with Chiefs via mutual agreement after being informed he’s not part of the technical team’s plans for the 2025/26 season, despite having signing a new one-year contract with an option to extend back in February. He left Chiefs as a firm fan favourite despite injuries disrupting his final season and left with five goals and two assists in 45 games over the two seasons at the club. It hasn’t taken long for the Venezuela international to land a

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Chippa Utd & Sundowns Starting XIs Announced 

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Chippa United and Mamelodi Sundowns have announced their starting line-ups for this afternoon’s Betway Premiership clash. After a very long pre-season, Chippa will test their new-look side against the defending league champions. With a new leadership at the helm in head coach Sinethemba Badela and Sinesipho Mali as sporting director, the Eastern Cape-based side aim to build a new era of success with focus on players from their home province. Sundowns on the other hand will be playing their second match of the season after their 4-0 win in MTN8 quarterfinal against Richards Bay last weekend. Downs didn’t have much

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Sundowns & Pirates Learn CAFCL Opponents

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Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates have learned which teams they will face in the preliminary rounds of the CAF Champions League. Masandawana qualified as Betway Premiership winners, while Pirates booked their ticket as runners-up. After both reached the semi-finals last season, with Sundowns beaten by Pyramids in the final and the Buccaneers by the same team in the semis, the two Premier Soccer League sides are among the favourites again this season. However, their campaign kicks off in the preliminary rounds, with Sundowns facing winner between Remo Stars (Nigeria) and US Zilimadjou (Comoros) in the second preliminary round after being

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Chiefs & Stellies CAFCC Opponents Confirmed

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Kaizer Chiefs and Stellenbosch FC have found out who they will face in the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round. Amakhosi qualified after lifting the Nedbank Cup, while Stellies booked their spot after finishing third in the Betway Premiership last season. Steve Barker’s side went all the way to the semi-final last campaign, eliminating defending the champions Zamalek along the way. They will again be keen on a long CAF run, as will Chiefs, who return to Africa for the first time since reaching the CAF Champions League final in 2022. Chiefs will face Kaburscop Palanka from Angola in the first

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