Fadlu & Simba Suffer Loss In CAFCC Final First Leg

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Moroccan champions RS Berkane moved a step closer to their third CAF Confederation Cup trophy after defeating Fadlu Davids’ Simba SC in the first leg.  Berkane have been ruthless upfront since the tournament started, and coming to this game, they were the clear favourites. And the home side wasted no time, as they took the lead inside the eighth minute through Mamadou Camara.  The Orange Army kept on coming as they were looking to double the lead, and they finally did after the 14th minute as Oussama Lamlaoui made it 2-0. Things became more difficult for the Tanzanian giants as

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Nabi – How Exit Rumours Affected Me & Chiefs

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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has admitted that it was a little bit tough preparing for the Betway Premiership match against Sekhukhune United following the festivities of winning the Nedbank Cup and the news that he may be leaving the side at the end of the term. Chiefs broke a 10-year trophy spell, beating rivals Orlando Pirates 2-1 in the Cup final last weekend, a feat that was followed by reports that the club will release the coach and his entire technical team come end of the campaign. The coach and club management have vaguely responded to the allegations,

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Davids Targets CAFCC History With Simba

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Simba SC head coach Fadlu Davids says their project at the club is ahead of schedule and they will do everything in their power to beat RS Berkane to win the CAF Confederation Cup. Simba face off against the three-time champions of the competition for the first leg this evening, before returning home to host them next week. Having ousted Stellenbosch in the semi-finals, Davids side are the underdogs coming up against the Botola Pro champions, who he lost to whilst coaching Orlando Pirates in the final of the same competition. “Playing this final for the context of where we’re

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Ncikazi Questions Galaxy Over Mofokeng Tactics

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Orlando Pirates interim coach Mandla Ncikazi has quested the ‘robust’ approach of TS Galaxy, stating they were targeting Relebohile Mofokeng at Orlando Stadium this afternoon. Mofokeng, 20, has been one of the standout players in the league this season and is likely to be in contention for another Young Player of the Year and potentially Footballer of the Season honour. But he was through the wars against the Rockets, leaving the bench with a cut mouth and at one point being headbutted during the game, which Ncikazi didn’t take kindly to after the 1-1 draw in which Bandile Shandu and

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Nabi Praises Chiefs Player

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Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi has praised the Premier Soccer League debut of Aden McCarthy. McCarthy, who is the son of former Chiefs player Fabian McCarthy, made his debut for Amakhosi who missed the suspended Inacio Miguel and Bradley Cross. The 21-year-old held his own in the game against Sekhukhune, which ended 1-1, with Nabi dishing out praise to the youngster after the final whistle. “We didn’t start the game well in the first minutes with a backline that played for the first time together,” he said on SuperSport TV. “But I think it’s an opportunity to congratulate a player

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Pirates Start Post Riveiro Era With A Draw

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Orlando Pirates started their post Jose Riveiro era with a 1-1 draw with TS Galaxy at Orlando Stadium in their Betway Premiership clash. Their was not much changing in terms of personel from interim coach Mandla Ncikazi who said there wasn’t time to chop and change and alter the line-ups, while praising the excellent work of Riveiro who received a heroes send off at the same arena mid-week. The Spaniard is set to be unveiled by Al Ahly in the coming hours, and while he’ll be remembered for his iconic three-year stint, there wasn’t much to remember from the fixture

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10 Man Chiefs Miss Out On Returning To The Top 8

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Fresh from the Nedbank Cup triumph Kaizer Chiefs missed a chance to get back into the top half of the league log when they came from a goal down to draw 1-1 with Sekhukhune United in Polokwane on Saturday. Babina Noko scored first through Elias Rammala in the opening five minutes to see themselves in fourth place on the table with 46 points while Glody Lilepo found the equaliser in injury-time of the first half. The result sees Chiefs remain in ninth place on the table with 31 points, while Sekhukhune dropped into fourth place with both having one more

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Official: Real Announce First Signing For Xabi

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Real Madrid have announced the first signing for incoming head coach Xabi Alonso in Dean Huijsen from AFC Bournemouth. Los Blancos are yet to announce their new coach, who is facing his final game with Bayer 04 Leverkusen on Saturday. But they already moved in the transfer market, after Alonso is said to have spoken to the 20-year-old defender, who was also wanted by several Premier League clubs, in order to secure his signing before the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Huijsen penned a five-year deal and his transfer is said to be worth €50 million. “Real Madrid C. F.

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Sekhukhune Utd & Chiefs XI Confirmed 

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Sekhukhune United and Kaizer Chiefs confirmed their starting line-ups for this afternoon’s Betway Premiership clash at Peter Mokaba Stadium.  Sekhukhune United have a chance to seal their top three finish this afternoon and qualify for the CAF Confederation Cup. Babina Noko collected 11 points out of 15 points and remained ahead Stellenbosch in the league, with both still competing for the third spot.  Chiefs will have to put Nedbank Cup celebrations on hold and roll up their sleeves to fight for the top eight finish. Amakhosi are on the brink of not qualifying for the MTN8 for a second consecutive

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