Sundowns & ASFAR Starting XIs Announced

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Mamelodi Sundowns and AS FAR have confirmed their starting lineups for the first leg of the CAF Champions League final, scheduled for this afternoon at Loftus Versfeld Stadium. Miguel Cardoso has named his trusted starting lineup, which is on a mission to finally deliver the CAFCL, a trophy Sundowns last won in 2016, and a trophy Cardoso hasn’t won, having lost two finals back-to-back. Sundowns have a chance once again today to make a huge step towards their CAFCL title before going to the second leg in Morocco next weekend, while Cardoso is desperate to end the losing streak in

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Teko On How Sundowns Can Secure CAFCL First Leg Advantage

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Mamelodi Sundowns legend Teko Modise has urged his former team to treat today’s much anticipated CAF Champions League first leg encounter as a final as opposed to two legs. Masandawana take on Moroccan giants ASFAR at Loftus Versfeld Stadium looking to gain home ground advantage in their pursuit of continental glory since 2016. Sundowns reached the final last year but suffered a shock 3-2 aggregate defeat to Egyptian side Pyramids FC. ‘The General’ reckons that even though ASFAR are new to the final, Sundowns should wrap up the tie in Tshwane by using their home advantage. “The common challenge possibly

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Kaze – I Understand His Emotions

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Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedrick Kaze believes experienced forward Glody Lilepo should have done better to avoid the red card he received. Chiefs played AmaZulu knowing they had secured their spot in the CAF Confederation Cup after beating Sekhukhune United 2-0 the previous weekend. But their target must have been three points so that they could finish the season on a high note and possibly equal the 2019/20 season’s 57 points. DR Congo winger Lilepo, who has had a lukewarm season for Amakhosi with a goal contribution of nine, consisting of five goals and four assists, was expected to make an

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Khanye Shares Sympathy With Pirates Fans

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iDiski TV analyst Junior Khanye is sympathising with Orlando Pirates fans after the side’s goalless draw with Durban City in their penultimate match of the season on Saturday. The result at the Orlando Amstel Arena saw the Buccaneers remaining in second position on the Betway Premiership table with 66 points, two points from log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns who have wrapped up their campaign.    There had been expectation from large parts of the media and fans that Pirates would make light work of the newly crowned Nedbank Cup champions and seal the title before the last game. Now they must

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Moremi On Pirates’ Stumble in Title Pursuit

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Orlando Pirates Tshepang Moremi is not taking it too hard after they dropped points in their Betway Premiership title pursuit. The Buccaneers’ title charge hit a stumbling block as a stubborn Durban City outfit held them to a 0-0 stalemate in their penultimate match of the season at a sold-out Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday. Abdeslam Ouaddou’s charges now find themselves just two points behind leaders Mamelodi Sundowns on 66 (points) heading into the final league game of the season at Mbombela Stadium. Despite dominating proceedings from start to finish, Pirates were unable to penetrate the City defence with pressure

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Kaze On Calls For Petersen’s World Cup Selection

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Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has weighed in on calls for goalkeeper Brandon Petersen to be selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 31-year-old shot-stopper has shown tremendous improvement this season, keeping 18 clean sheets in 35 matches across all competitions.  He scooped the Man of the Match accolade in Amakhosi’s 1-0 win over AmaZulu in the Betway Premiership at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday. Kaze stated that while he does not want to interfere with Hugo Broos’ selection decisions, he firmly believes Petersen deserves a call-up given his exceptional consistency and the qualities he has demonstrated this season.

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Ouaddou Explains Heated Durban City Bench Altercation

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Abdeslam Ouaddou has explained his confrontation with the Durban City FC bench after their goalless draw at Orlando Stadium on Saturday evening. The outspoken tactician cut a frustrated figure at full-time after tempers flared on the touchline following another physical encounter involving his side. Ouaddou said his reaction stemmed from concerns over player safety, particularly after seeing his goalkeeper on the receiving end of a late challenge despite the ball already running away from danger. “There is a difference between playing strong with physicality on the ball and to break the players, this is not the mentality and never will

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Ouaddou sends defiant title message

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Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has sent a defiant title message after his side failed to beat Durban City to go above Mamelodi Sundowns in the Betway Premiership. But with Sundowns, having finished their campaign with a 3-2 defeat to TS Galaxy, Pirates have another chance to overtake the reigning champions in their final game at ORBIT College. The Buccaneers moved to 66 points after their goalless draw with Durban City, but remained two points behind Sundowns, and only a win in their final match will now secure their first league title in 14 years. Ouaddou praised the performance

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Kaze On Lilepo Red Card

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Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has lamented Glody Lilepo’s sending off after scoring the winner against AmaZulu on Saturday. Amakhosi opened a 10-point gap between third spot and fourth place after beating Usuthu at Moses Mabhida Stadium. Lilepo was the hero of the after, scoring the winner in the 68th minute, but he quickly turned villain after receiving a second yellow card for taking his shirt off during the celebrations. His coach labelled the incident an “unfortunate situation” but admitted he also understand the emotions of the player. “We need to be careful because he was already booked and he

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