Riveiro – What I Told Mabasa During Emotional Celebration 

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Former Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has opened up on his celebration with Tshegofatso Mabasa in their 3-0 hammering of Golden Arrows. Mabasa has enjoyed three seasons with Riveiro at Pirates, playing over 60 games and scoring 28 goals in the process, including another one against Arrows at Orlando Stadium on Tuesday night, going on to the celebrate with the Spaniard.  An emotional Riveiro explained what really happened during that moment and how special it was for him to see Mabasa skipping everyone just to celebrate with him. He also mentioned that it showed the connection in the club

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Jessica – How Kaizer Snr Reacted To Nedbank Cup Win

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Kaizer Chiefs Marketing and Commercial Director Jessica Motaung says club chairman Dr Kaizer Motaung Sr was so elated in the side breaking their 10-year dry trophy spell. Amakhosi defeated bitter rivals Orlando Pirates 2-1 in the Nedbank Cup final for their first trophy since 2015 and what made the victory even sweater was the fact that Chiefs qualified for the CAF Confederation Cup next season, in an enduring rebuilding season. Speaking to Robert Marawa on #MSWOn947 on Monday, Jessica revealed how the club chairman had a good feeling about the day, the kind words he had for the management adding

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Huge Turnaround In MFC Title Race?

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Theres never a dull moment in the Motsepe Foundation Championship, with the league coming to an end and Leruma United confirmed to have been relegated and this Sunday champions could be crown, it turns out that theres a DC that will take place next week Tuesday which could change things in the promotion. With one games remaining, MFC has once again reached its norm where this time of the season theres always DC cases pending, this time around it came very late and could see changes happening in the promotion as it includes league leaders Durban City. Information that this

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Mngqithi On Riveiro, And Reported Exit Of Club Icons

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Golden Arrows head coach Manqoba Mngqithi has congratulated former Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro and declined to comment on the reported exit of two of their key players. Riveiro’s final game in charge saw them ease past Arrows with a 3-0 scoreline on Tuesday evening at Orlando Stadium in a result that leaves Arrows firmly in a relegation battle. While the Spaniard was celebrated for his achievements in a celebratory mood eSgodini, it’s contrasting fortunes for the KZN outfit at present. “We must congratulations coach Jose for his stay at Pirates, I think he did exceptionally well, he got so

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Pirates’ Emotional Tribute To Riveiro

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Orlando Pirates have released an emotional tribute to outgoing former head coach Jose Riveiro. The Spaniard saw out his last game at Orlando Stadium on Tuesday night with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Golden Arrows courtesy of goals from Tshegofatso Mabasa, Bandile Shandu and Kabelo Dlamini. In 132 matches at the Bucs helm, Riveiro claimed 80 victories with 26 draws and 26 losses in three seasons, winning five domestic titles (three MTN8 trophies and two Nedbank Cup titles). Riveiro is expected to take over the hot seat at Egyptian giants to replace Marcel Koller in what has been deemed as

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Hlungwani’s Verdict On Miguel’s Neck-Grab On Nkota & Chiefs Penalty

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Former PSL referee Victor Hlungwani says Kaizer Chiefs vice-captain Inacio Miguel was correctly given a yellow card for his neck-grab on Mohau Nkota, and that Amakhosi were also correctly awarded a penalty. A section of the Bucs supporters felt that the Angolan international should’ve been given his marching orders but according to Hlungwani, referee Masixole Bambiso got his decision spot on because Chiefs defender Zitha Kwinika had provided cover, and Miguel was not the last man. “We’ll show you why yellow card was given,” ‘The Principal’ said on Soccerzone. “There is what we call cover there. You can see there’s

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Pirates Secure Makgopa With Contract Extension

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Orlando Pirates have extended the contract of Bafana Bafana striker Evidence Makgopa.  The 24-year-old joined Pirates from Baroka FC in 2022, and Makgopa has been a standout performer, showcasing his goal-scoring prowess and creativity on the pitch. His impressive form for both club and country has caught the attention of football fans and scouts alike. As firstly reported by SABC Sport, Pirates are said to have extended Makgopa’s stay for a further three years, with an option to extend.  This strategic move underscores the club’s commitment to retaining key talent and building a strong foundation for future success. The new deal

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PSL Announce Monthly Award Winners

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The Premier Soccer League have announced the monthly awards winners for April, with Sekhukhune United lifting two gongs and one going to Kaizer Chiefs. Babina Noko went unbeaten through April, winning three of their games and drawing two under Eric Tinkler. As a consequence, the former Cape Town City coach walked away with the Coach of the Month award. Sekhukhune United midfielder, Keletso Makgalwa earned the Player of the Month accolade following a series of standout performances in April. Makgalwa was featured in three out of four matches, contributing significantly to the team’s attacking prowess, including scoring a crucial goal

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Riveiro – I Would Never Coach Another Team In SA

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Jose Riveiro says he would never return to coach another team in the Premier Soccer League other than Orlando Pirates. Riveiro departed Pirates on Tuesday evening with an emphatic 3-0 win over Golden Arrows to subdue the pain of the Nedbank Cup final defeat this past weekend and leaves with five domestic cups on his CV over three seasons. Arriving as an unknown coach, he departs as a club legend, which was showcased in an emotional send off by the players and fans whi pitched up on icy cold evening eSgodini. “No [I won’t consider another PSL club], never,” he

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