Banyana Survive Botswana Scare In Five-Goal Thriller

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Adrielle Mibe and Jermaine Seoposenwe were on target as Banyana Banyana defeated Botswana 3-2 in an international friendly at the Lucas Moripe Stadium on Wednesday afternoon. Banyana coach Dr Desiree Ellis made a few changes to the side that started against Malawi last month with captain Refilwe Jane making a long-awaited return to the team after more than a year. Bambanani Mbane and Karabo Dhlamini also returned from long term injuries while Gabriela Salgado started at left-back. The opening 10 minutes didn’t produce much action with the sides sizing each other up. But the hosts won a corner-kick in the

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Carling On FIFA CWC & Sundowns Partnership Explained

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The South African Breweries (AbInBev) Marketing Vice President Vaughan Croeser has opened up on the sponsorship of the FIFA Club World Cup and what their alignment with Mamelodi Sundowns pertains. On Tuesday it was announced by Carling Black Label they will be one of the sponsors of the global event set to take place in June in the United States of America – where Mamelodi Sundowns will represent South Africa. The club and brand have now aligned for the tournament, with CBL set to be part of the journey, showcasing the champions and bringing them closer to the fans. “We’re

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Salah Breaks Silence On Serious Saudi Talks Before Anfield Stay

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Liverpool talisman Mohamed Salah has admitted that he held serious talks with Saudi Pro League (SPL) officials before opting for a stay at the newly crowned EPL champions. In the last two years, Salah has attracted huge interest from Saudi Arabia which saw Al Ittihad make a £150million bid in August 2023, which was rejected by the Reds. The 32-year-old has since extended his stay for a further two years and revealed in a bombshell interview that there were ‘serious negotiations’ about him going to play in the Saudi league. “I thought there was a good opportunity to join the

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Barker Picks His POTS, Makes Defender Of The Season Claim

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Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker gave a nod for Lucas Ribeiro to win the Player of the Season and one of the Stellies defenders to win Defender of the Season. With the season coming to an end, the time to vote and give opinion on who should walk away with accolades in the Premier Soccer League, Sundowns forward Lucas Ribeiro seems to have won the hearts for the South Africans with yet another coach naming him the best player in the league. The Brazilian has had a fantastic season with Sundowns scoring 16 goals and providing nine assists in

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Ncikazi – Why Downs Have Advantage In CAFCL Final

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Orlando Pirates interim coach Mandla Ncikazi believes that Mamelodi Sundowns are in a favourable position to come victorious in the CAF Champions League second leg final against Pyramids FC on Sunday. The Brazilians were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw by the Egyptian outfit courtesy of Walid El Karti’s 94th-minute strike which cancelled out Lucas Ribeiro’s opener. Ncikazi reckons that Sundowns’ continental experience will get them over the line based on their good away record. “Sundowns are at a stage where they are representing the country, they’re no longer representing the team,” Ncikazi said on Ayanda Nyuswa’s YouTube Page. “We

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Three PSL Stars In Latest Zim Squad, Musona Snubbed

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Zimbabwe national team head coach Michael Nees has announced his 23-man squad for the upcoming friendlies against Burkina Faso and Niger in Morocco next month with veteran striker Knowledge Musona not getting a nod. Perhaps the most deserving of the three South African-based players is that of Elvis Chipezeze who has been in superb form for his Betway Premiership outfit Magesi FC as they clinched the Carling Knockout Cup in their debut season in top-flight football and retained their status. Chipezeze is currently in the running for the Goalkeeper of the Season award as he is leading with 11 clean

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Edition 206 – CAFCL Final & Tylon

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The 206th edition of iDiski Times has landed — and it’s packed with insight, reflection, and rising stars. Following the 1-1 draw in the CAF Champions League final first leg, Matshelane Mamabolo breaks down what Mamelodi Sundowns need to get right aganist Pyramids in Cairo if they’re to lift continental gold. Rob Delport catches up with the name on everyone’s lips — Amajita sensation Tylon Smith — fresh off being crowned Player of the Tournament as South Africa claimed their historic U20 Africa Cup of Nations title. Lethabo Kganyago sits down with former Kaizer Chiefs skipper Tefu Mashamaite, who weighs

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Mvala Reveals Team He Wants To Face At CWC

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Mamelodi Sundowns defender Mothobi Mvala says he’d like to test himself against English Premier League giants Manchester City at the FIFA Club World next month. After this weekend, where Masandawana will face Pyramids FC in the CAF Champions League final second leg in Egypt, the South Africans will then jet off to America for the international tournament. Speaking at the event, where Sundowns announced Carling Black Label Beer as the official sponsor backing them for the Club World Cup, the 30-year-old centre-back also confirmed good news that he was 100% back from injury. “I’m 100% back [from injury] and I’m

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Motsepe Opens Up On Sundowns Transfer Plans

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Mamelodi Sundowns Chairman Thlopie Motsepe says they will only go into the market for the right type of player that can complement the current squad to take the club to the next level. Sundowns have been granted an exceptional window by FIFA to make signings before the 2025 Club World Cup in the United States of America in June. However, it’s unlikely major changes will take place within the squad, who are currently preparing for the CAF Champions League final after winning an eighth consecutive league title. With Sundowns aiming for stability in the global event where they are grouped

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