Riveiro On Difference Between SA & Egypt Teams In CAFCL Success

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Al Ahly head coach Jose Riveiro has detailed the difference between what makes Egyptian teams much more successful in the CAF Champions League than South African teams. The Spaniard completed a switch to the Red Devils shortly before the conclusion of the 2024/25 Betway Premiership campaign having won five domestic cups in almost three years at the Bucs helm. Riveiro touched on culture and religion as just some of the things that are different to Mzansi. “We living in the same planet but the differences between the different corners are big,” he told Andile Ncube on Metro FM’s Sports Night

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Khune & Shabba Lead SA Legends Squad

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Former Kaizer Chiefs players Itumeleng Khune and Siphiwe Tshabalala are among the standout names in South Africa’s squad for the Clash of Legends Cup. The tournament will be hosted for a third time, with SA’s legends taking on Zimbabwe legends in the semi-final. Meanwhile, hosts Botswana will take on Namibia legends in the other semi-final. The matches are set to take place on 21 June at Obert Itani Chilume Stadium, with SA’s game against the Warriors at 11am. The winners of the two semi-finals will then face each other in the final at 6pm on the same day. South Africa

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Junior Weighs In On Tau’s Chiefs, Pirates & Downs Chances

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Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye has weighed in on the possible options of Percy Tau who is currently a free agent. Khanye believes that the Bafana-Bafana striker has pedigree to play for the top three teams in the however cautioned against joining the Soweto sides Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs. Tau has spoken in the media that he is not so picky and is willing to listen to offers and revealed the kind deal he would be willing to accept. The former Chiefs winger says the former Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly forward will be under immense pressure at

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AmaZulu Snap Up Bafana GK

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AmaZulu have snatched up Chippa United goalkeeper Darren Johnson who is currently with South Africa for the COSAFA Cup. Johnson didn’t need much game-time needed to show his talent, after he only made five appearances in all competitions this past season, conceding eight goals. After the exit of Veli Mothwa, AmaZulu were left thin in the goalkeeping department and decided to go for the Chippa shotstopper. The former Spurs GK joins Usuthu for an undisclosed transfer fee on a long-term contract. He is expected to compete with Ghanaian international goalkeeper Richard Ofori and possibly Olwethu Mzimela, who was on loan

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Ulsan Star Wary Of Sundowns Ahead Of FIFA CWC Opener

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Ulsan HD midfielder Darijan Bojanić says Mamelodi Sundowns‘ CAF Champions League final defeat will mean they will come out with motivation to impress in their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup opener. The Swedish midfielder has won two K League titles since joining the club and has emerged as one of the leading performers in Asian football as a technically gifted deep lying playmaker and set-piece specialist. He denied that they have identified Sundowns as a ‘must-win’ fixture in the context of the group, and said they will prepare for each team with the same attention and respect in this tournament

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Rulani Makes Bold Lorch Prediction

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Former Wydad Athletic Club head coach Rulani Mokwena has made a bold claim about attacking midfielder Thembinkosi Lorch saying he can still do more, and he is a man for big stages. Lorch joined Wydad on a six-month loan from Mamelodi Sundowns and the 31-year-old has made a good impression in Morocco having played 16 matches across all competitions with three goals under his belt. The former PSL Player of the Season has also travelled with Wydad to the FIFA Club World Cup in the USA where his side is in Group G with Manchester City, Juventus and Al Ain.

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SA Advance To COSAFA Cup Final

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South Africa advanced to the COSAFA Cup final for the first time since winning the tournament in 2021 after beating Comoros 3-1. They will face Angola on Sunday. Bafana Bafana’s B side started the semi-final on a high note with Puso Dithejane playing a low cross to Gape Moralo who sent his shot straight to the keep. But in the eighth minute, an long ball reached Kamogelo Sebelebele and he took on defenders before his attemted chip over the goalkeeper got deflected by Comoros’ Idris Mohamed to make it 1-0. Just five minutes later Moralo set up Boitumelo Radiopane who

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Bafana vs Comoros Starting XI Announced

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Bafana Bafana have announced their starting line-up for today’s COSAFA Cup penultimate clash against Comoros at the Free State Stadium. Vela Khumalo’s charges needed a favour from Zimbabwe who beat Mozambique 3-1 in order to book their last four berth as they finished top of Group A for a meeting with the Islanders. Comoros have been the real surprise package of the tournament after they topped Group D comprised of Botswana and Zambia. They beat Chipolopolo 1-0 before holding the Zebras to a 0-0 stalemate. The other semifinal will be contested between Madagascar and defending champions Angola. Here is how

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Tau – What I Didn’t Like About Hugo

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Bafana Bafana striker Percy Tau has made a bold claim that he was not happy with some grey areas head coach Hugo Broos touched on especially about his mental issues. Broos has helped change the fortunes of Bafana since his arrival three years ago, guiding the team to the podium at the last Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, qualified for the upcoming AFCON in Morocco while he is on the brink on booking Bafana’s ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It hasn’t been all rosy with the coach who the country has gotten acquainted with his frankness

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