SA Starlet Scores First In MLS

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Former Stellenbosch FC defender Olwethu Makhanya has scored his ever goal for Philadelphia Union in the Major League Soccer. Makhanya, 21, moved from Stellies to Philadelphia in 2023 and had to endure a first season with the club’s reserves, helping them to win the MLS NEXT Pro Eastern Conference. But his fortunes changes with the arrival of new head coach Bradley Carnell, who has made Makhanya a permanent feature in his starting XI. On Wednesday night, Makhanya scored his first goal for the club with a powerful header, which was already Philadelphia’s 15th goal from a set-piece. Makhanya scored the

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Nkota Unveiled In Saudi

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Former Orlando Pirates winger Mohau Nkota has been unveiled by his new club Al-Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia. The 20-year-old completed a surprise move to the Saudi Pro League giants, which was announced by the Buccaneers last week Sunday. Earlier this week, Nkota already started training with his new club and was also included in their squad for the pre-season camp. On Thursday, Nkota was officially unveiled by his new club, who also shared images from his contract signing, with deal understood to be running until June 2028. “It’s a dream come true to play for a club like Ettifaq in

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Lilepo Reflects On Chiefs’ Pre-Season Tour

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Kaizer Chiefs attacker Glody Lilepo has maintained positivity despite their contrasting results on their pre-season tour of the Netherlands. Amakhosi finally picked up their first win in four outings on Tuesday evening, narrowly beating PEC Zwolle 1-0 courtesy of youngster Naledi Hlongwane’s solitary strike, but lost their final match against Twente 2-1 on Wednesday ALSO READ: Chiefs Collect First Win In NetherlandsChiefs vs Zwolle Starting XI The 27-year-old Congolese international, who scored six times in 19 games in all competitions last season despite joining the Naturena-based outfit midway, emphasized on the importance of having a good preseaon as they look

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Doctor On Nkota’s Saudi Move

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Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana legend Doctor Khumalo says Mohau Nkota‘s move to Saudi Arabia is a huge opportunity for the 20-year-old. Nkota experienced a massive breakout season at Orlando Pirates last term, making 39 appearances during which he seven goals and set up five more. Especially his performances in the CAF Champions League impressed, with Nkota netting four goals and assisting two more in Pirates’ run to the semi-final. Khumalo believes Nkota has been presented with a huge opportunity to play in a league alongside stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante, and the 20-year-old will

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Official: Sekhukhune Announce Next Signing

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Sekhukhune United have announced the signing of Sydney Malivha from Baroka FC. Malivha, 23, announced himself to the public in the Nedbank Cup last season when he scored and produced an eye-catching display in the Last-16 against Orlando Pirates where they lost 3-1 at Orlando Stadium. Having joined Baroka from Marumo Gallants in 2021, Malivha has been an ever-present figure in their midfield as a deep lying playmaker, racking up 79 appearances in the Motsepe Foundation Championship with six goals to his name. While his name has been linked with several clubs in the top-flight in recent months, the midfielder now

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Barker On Nduli’s Exit To Pirates And ‘Hidden Gems’

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Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker says losing a player like Sihle Nduli to Orlando Pirates is not easy but is confident they have players to step up to the task. Nduli, 29, joined Pirates after the expiry of his contract at Stellies, ending his three-year stint with the club, having joined from TS Galaxy back in 2022 and formed an impressive partnership alongside Sibongiseni Mthethwa. Nduli racked up 104 games and helped the club win their first top-flight trophy with the Carling Knockout Cup and scored the winning goal against Zamalek in the CAF Confederation Cup that saw them

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Chiefs End Netherlands Pre-Season In Defeat

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Kaizer Chiefs fell to a 2-1 defeat to Eredivisie side FC Twente in their final pre-season fixture in the Netherlands. Twente finished fifth in the Dutch top-flight last season and reached the league phase of the UEFA Europa League, which continued their rise after several years of financial struggles and even relegation at one point. The club who former Chiefs captain Bernard Parker won the league with in the 2010/11 season proved a solid opposition in their final their five games in Europe; with Amakhosi coming out with one win and four defeats. Daan Rots opened the scoring on the

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Sekhukhune Chairman – It’s Going To Be R30m

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Sekhukhune United Chairman Simon Malatji says it’s going to cost around R30-million to complete their planned training facility and academy. Sekhukhune was founded in the 2020/21 season and won the second-tier title and promotion to the top-flight in their debut campaign and in the four seasons in the highest level of South Africa, they have now established themselves. ALSO READ: Mntambo Reacts To Mbule To Pirates After Sekhukhune StintSekhukhune Reject Offers For Bafana Talent Having finished 11th and seventh in their first two campaigns, they have now secured top four spots in the two campaigns that have followed and reached

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Chiefs vs Twente Starting XI Confirmed

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Kaizer Chiefs have announced their starting line-up for this evening’s final pre-season match in the Netherlands against FC Twente at Sportpark De Scheetheuvel in Delden. The Glamour Boys finally got off the mark when they picked up their first three points of their pre-season tour beating PEC Zwolle 1-0 on Tuesday night with youngster Naledi Hlongwane scoring the only goal of the match. After suffering three consecutive defeats, Nasreddine Nabi will hope that his charges use last night’s game as motivation to spur them on to pick up another win tonight. Here’s how Chiefs line-up: Chiefs Starting XI: Petersen, Kwinika,

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