City Frustrate Pirates To Take Title Race To The Final Day

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Orlando Pirates’ potential title party at the Orlando Amstel Arena turned into frustration as a resolute Durban City held them to a 0-0 draw on Saturday afternoon. With +8 goal difference, three points would have all but mathematically secured the title for Pirates ahead of Mamelodi Sundowns – who remain top with three points. It was a dominant performance from the home side from the first whistle to the last – with City needing over an hour before their first box entry, but defensively perfect throughout the fixture. Frederick Asare was immense between the sticks, with impressive saves against a

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Lilepo Hits Winner, Sees Red as Chiefs Sink Usuthu

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Ten-man Kaizer Chiefs held on to secure a slender 1-0 victory over AmaZulu FC in a Betway Premiership clash at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Glody Lilepo, who was sent sent off, is the man who netted the only goal of the match to ensure the visitors left with maximum points. Chiefs made four changes, introducing Reeve Frosler, Lebogang Maboe, Ethan Chislett, and Mfundo Vilakazi for Thabiso Monyane, Sibongiseni Mthethwa, Gaston Sirino, and Pule Mmodi. Meanwhile, Arthur Zwane made two, replacing Minenhle Ngcobo and Siyanda Hlangabeza with Keegan Allan and Hendrick Ekstein. Amakhosi seemed to be on the

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Cardoso Waves Away Pitch Concerns

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Miguel Cardoso has revealed the extensive efforts made to preserve the Loftus Versfeld pitch ahead of Mamelodi Sundowns’ crucial CAF Champions League Final clash, while also hinting at frustration over playing conditions his side has faced throughout the season. Sundowns are set to play one of the biggest matches of their campaign just 24 hours after a rugby fixture involving the Blue Bulls at the same venue, sparking concerns over the state of the playing surface. Addressing the matter, Cardoso admitted every team wants to compete on the best possible pitch, but insisted his side has grown accustomed to dealing

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Pirates & Durban City Starting XIs Announced

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Orlando Pirates and Durban City have announced their starting line-ups for this afternoon’s Betway Premiership clash at the Orlando Amstel Arena. Pirates play at the Orlando Amstel Arena for the last time this season, and the supporters didn’t disappoint, as this is a sold-out game. The Buccaneers have their fate in their hands when it comes to winning their first league title in 14 years – only needing a win to go ahead of Mamelodi Sundowns. A win for the Buccaneers would mean they have one hand on the trophy and will see them overtake Sundowns based on the superior

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AmaZulu & Chiefs Starting XIs Announced

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AmaZulu FC and Kaizer Chiefs have announced their starting line-ups for today’s Betway Premiership match at Moses Mabhida Stadium. Usuthu are focused on securing a top-four finish to guarantee a home fixture in the MTN8 early next season, while Amakhosi already secured third. Following 28 games, Arthur Zwane’s team holds 44 points, two points ahead of fifth-placed Sekhukhune United. Over their last seven matches, AmaZulu have secured two wins, four draws, and one loss, and a win today would propel them closer to their aim of finishing in the top four. Meanwhile, Amakhosi can look ahead to next season after

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Mthethwa – We’re Hoping For 3 Points Against Chiefs

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AmaZulu FC defender Sandile Mthethwa has emphasized the importance of securing a positive result against Kaizer Chiefs this coming weekend.  The two sides will clash on Saturday at 3 pm at Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium with three vital points at stake.  Mthethwa says the team is determined to maintain their fourth-place standing—a target the club strives for every season. “I think, same as other games, we just want to maintain our position and also take it one game at a time because we are left with two games,” said Mthethwa. “So it’s not going to be an easy game because

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Zwane on Facing ‘Familiar’ Chiefs Faces

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AmaZulu FC coach Arthur Zwane has weighed in on whether it helps to face familiar Kaizer Chiefs faces ahead of this weekend’s clash. The two sides will face off on Saturday at Moses Mabhida Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 15:00. Chiefs have already secured third place, qualifying for the CAF Confederation Cup with 51 points from 28 matches.  Meanwhile, Usuthu are looking to maintain their fourth position—the club’s primary objective from the start of the season. They have accumulated 44 points from their 28 matches so far. Zwane will be facing a lot of players whom he developed and coached during his time in the Amakhosi first team. However, he insisted that this counts for nothing, noting

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Ncikazi – Durban City Are Motivated But…

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Orlando Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi says their responsibility is to accumulate maximum points at home against Durban City. The two sides will face off on Saturday at Orlando Stadium at 15:00, with the Buccaneers seeking a victory to officially clinch the Betway Premiership title. Ncikazi admitted that their opponents, Durban City, are highly motivated after winning the Nedbank Cup, beating TS Galaxy two weeks ago.  However, he stated that playing at Orlando Stadium, collecting three points is a must for them. “The emphasis is clear, our process is playing every game. We have played 28, we still have two games to play,” Ncikazi

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Pitso Reveals What Club Must Offer For Him To Return To Coaching

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Astute South African tactician Pitso Mosimane has admitted that he’d like to get back into coaching however it will depend on what the suitors are offering. Mosimane’s last job was with the Iranian Pro League side Esteghlal having parted ways with them in January last year because of unresolved salary disputes. The former Al Ahly coach has been busy with the Pitso Mosimane Soccer Schools (PMSS) project. He spoke to iDiski Times senior journalist Matshelane Mamabolo in edition 255 of the newspaper where he admitted a national team would attract him however he wouldn’t rule out a move to a

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