Leon Reacts After First Sundowns Hattrick

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Mamelodi Sundowns striker Bryan Leon says that they wanted to score more goals and the mistakes in defence cost them.  Leon scored his first hat-trick in the Premier Soccer League in a humdinger of goals against Siwelele FC at Lucas Moripe Stadium on Saturdat evening. The hat-trick if the 25-year-old took his goal tally to 14 goals in all competitions since arriving in January.  Despite netting a treble in the seven goals scored by Masandawana – the Tshwane giants conceded four goals which put a dent in their goal difference as this league might possibly be decided by if Sundowns

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Cardoso – We’re Fighting Against Everything!

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso delivered a defiant message after his side produced one of the most extraordinary results of the Betway Premiership season – a breathless 7-4 victory over Siwelele at Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Brazilians were utterly ruthless in attack, with goals from Teboho Mokoena, a brace from Tashreeq Matthews, an own goal from Nyiko Mobbie, and a hat-trick from Brayan León completing the rout. But Siwelele refused to lie down, with Ghamphani Lungu netting three times – including a penalty – and Mokhuoane adding a fourth to ensure a dramatic afternoon in

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Sundowns Hit Seven Past Siwelele In 11-Goal Thriller At Moripe

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Mamelodi Sundowns thrashed Siwelele 7-4 in a chaotic penultimate Betway Premiership fixture of the season as they looked to improve their goal difference in the title race. In was an end to end affair unfamiliar to both sides this season, with Sundowns looking to better their goal-difference against Orlando Pirates – who now have the edge, while the visitors who secured safety, were looking to show some finesse in their final games. Lehohonolo Seema’s side have lost just twice since the turn of the year, including tonight’s defeat at Lucas Moripe Stadium, characterised by discipline and defensive structure, but that

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Magesi FC & Pirates Starting XIs Announced

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Magesi FC and Orlando Pirates have announced their starting line-ups for their Betway Premiership encounter at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium this evening. Relegation-threatened Magesi are facing a highly motivated Pirates team this evening, with Dikwena tsa metsi finding themselves in 16th place with 21 points after 27 games. The Limpopo-based side won two games, lost five, and drew three in their last 10 games. Anything less than a win wouldn’t be enough for Allen Freese’s side, as they would still remain under threat of relegation. Meanwhile, league challengers Pirates can settle for nothing less than three points today. The

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Zwane Makes Bold Statement About CAF CC Spot

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AmaZulu FC head coach Arthur Zwane believes his side truly deserves to finish third this season and secure a spot in the CAF Confederation Cup.  While Usuthu are currently chasing the dream, their fate depends heavily on Kaizer Chiefs’ results in the final three matches.  Amakhosi currently occupy third place with 48 points five ahead of fourth-placed AmaZulu and six clear of Sekhukhune United in fifth.  In a thrilling end to the campaign, Chiefs must still face both Sekhukhune and AmaZulu away from home before closing their season against Chippa United.  Zwane insisted that his troops have worked tirelessly and are determined

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Sundowns & Siwelele Starting XIs Announced 

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Mamelodi Sundowns and Siwelele FC have announced their starting line-ups for the Betway Premiership encounter at the Lucas Moripe Stadium this afternoon.  Sundowns return to the pitch just three days after facing Kaizer Chiefs in a 1-1 draw at Loftus Versfeld Stadium. The fight for Masandawana to defend this season’s league title for the ninth consecutive time continues, and they could go six points clear of Orlando Pirates with a win – but will have two games in hand.  Masandawana are currently sitting in first place with 65 points after 28 games, having played one game more than Orlando Pirates.

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Official: Kortrijk Give Mailula Update

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KV Kortrijk have announced the departure of Toronto FC loanee Cassius Mailula despite having an option to purchase the winger. Despite the club’s promotion to the Belgian Jupiler Pro league, Kortrijk opted against purchasing Mailula. The former Mamelodi Sundowns forward had a tough time in Belgium, only making three appearances for the club. Mailula joined Kortrijk on loan from Toronto in June, fulfilling his dream of playing in Europe but the term did not go according to plan. The 24-year-old will now return to Toronto FC where he still has a contract until 31 December 2026 – with the Major

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Emotional Pirates Coach Dedicates DDC Title To Late Father

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Orlando Pirates reserve side head coach Roscoe Krieling has dedicated the DStv Diski Challenge league title to his late father. Krieling who joined Pirates at the beginning of the season after leaving SuperSport United won his second DDC title, which was the first for Buccaneers in 11 years of the league’s existence. The Sea Robbers beat Mamelodi Sundowns 2-0 in a packed Dobsonville Stadium to be crowned champions, completing the double after also beating Sundowns 5-1 in the first round. After the memorable day at Dobsonville Stadium, Krieling was emotional during his post-match comments with SuperSport TV as he mentioned

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Pirates Win Historic Title

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Orlando Pirates have been crowned DStv Diski Challenge champions for the first time ever after defeating Mamelodi Sundowns on the last day of the season at a packed Dobsonville Stadium. The league decider between Pirates and Sundowns went down at at Dobsonville Stadium on Saturday. The game started with high intensity, with Sundowns’ talisman Benett Mokoena taking a free-kick, but Bucs keeper Zulu Bayanda saved it. In the 24th minute, Pirates suffered a blow when Joy Manana was replaced by Chatburn Lyle after suffering an injury. With five minutes before half-time, the Buccaneers opened the scoring from a corner kick

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