Cardoso Gives Respect To Coach Manqoba

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has given credit to his predecessor Manqoba Mngqithi but says there was still plenty to be done, having arrived one third into the 2024/25 season. Sundowns have all but wrapped up a eighth successive league title and are in the CAF Champions League final – ahead of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the United States of America next month. It could go down as one of the most iconic seasons for the Brazilians who have continued their trend of breaking Premier Soccer League records, having now scored 60 goals in just 26

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Mdaka Reacts To Amajita’s WC Qualification

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Amajita head coach Raymond Mdaka is beaming with pride after his side stuck to the game plan in order to see off a physical DRC team and seal qualification to the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup. The South African U20 side defeated Congo 1-0 in the quarterfinals at the on-going U20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt to book their ticket to Chile and advance to the semi-finals of the continental tournament. The last eight round match saw South Africa come under pressure with the game going into extra-time. However, it was Mdaka’s charges who had a final say getting

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Riveiro Describes Pain Of Losing CAF Semi & NBC Final

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Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro says he cannot measure what hurts more between losing the Nedbank Cup final and exiting the CAF Champions League as both bear the same pain. Pirates were on a good run competing on all fronts at the start of the year but in a matter of weeks were knocked out of the inter-club continental competition by Pyramids FC and lost the Ke Yona trophy to bitter rivals Kaizer Chiefs this past weekend in Durban. Riveiro, who will take charge of his last game at Pirates on Tuesday, also saw his side’s chances to win the

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Chiefs’ Next-Gen Tournament With EPL Sides Postponed

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Kaizer Chiefs’ reserve side were scheduled to fly out of the country to India for the NEXT-Gen, but the tournament has since been postponed amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan.  After winning the DStv Diski Challenge title for the first time in 10 years, Amakhosi were set to travel to India for the NEXT-Gen Under-19 tournament as the champions of the DDC. This was due to be the sixth edition of the under-19s tournament with sides from South Africa, the Premier League and Indian Super League all participating. Amakhosi were expected to leave South Africa last week Thursday already

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Doctor Praises Two Pirates Players In NBC Defeat

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Kaizer Chiefs legend Doctor Khumalo says he was worried about two Orlando Pirates players, while others like Relebohile Mofokeng or Patrick Maswanganyi appeared fatigued. The Buccaneers were aiming to complete their Nedbank Cup hat-trick but fell at the final hurdle to Soweto rivals Chiefs, thanks to a late winner by Yusuf Maart. Khumalo was in high spirits after the final whistle, seeing his favourite club finally end their 10-year trophy drought, but admitted he was worried about Karim Kimvuidi and Deon Hotto. “Looking at these pictures I mean it’s long overdue. I know the last time we did that, it

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Bvuma Opens Up On NBC Final Drop

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Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Bruce Bvuma admits he was disappointed after being dropped for the Nedbank Cup final and being replaced by Brandon Petersen. Bvuma has been the first choice at Chiefs throughout the season and helped the side to reach their first-ever cup final since the CAF Champions League final in 2021. The Bafana Bafana international played all the Nedbank Cup games, including the 2-1 semi-final win over against Mamelodi Sundowns.  Chiefs’ technical team surprisingly dropped Bvuma to the bench for the final against Orlando Pirates with head coach Nasreddine Nabi later explaining that it was not a tactical change;

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Nabi And Chiefs Set For Crunch Meeting

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Kaizer Chiefs are set for a decisive meeting with head coach Nasreddine Nabi to discuss his future at the club. Despite the triumph of winning the Nedbank Cup and ending a decade-long trophy drought, rumours quickly emerged suggesting Nabi’s departure from Chiefs at the season’s end, fuelled by reports of unhappiness within the club’s management. Amakhosi are currently fighting for a top eight finish, sitting in ninth place with two games remaining against Sekhukhune United and Polokwane City.  According to information gathered by iDiski Times, Nabi was informed before the Nedbank Cup final that he will leave at the end

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CT City Reach Agreement To Part Ways With Star Midfielder 

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Cape Town City have reached a separation agreement with midfielder Kamohelo Mokotjo who has left the club with immediate effect. A few days ago, this publication reported that the Citizens were in discussion with Thulani Serero and Mokotjo for their exits, with goalkeeper Elson Ayanda Sithole already having left the club.  A follow-up is that City finally reached an agreement with Mokotjo, and he has already parted ways with the club, even though there are still at least two important games to play for City against Polokwane City and Stellenbosch FC. This comes after City showed displease with his contribution in

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Should Duba Have Seen Red For Makhaula Tackle? Hlungwani Explains

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Kaizer Chiefs forward Wandile Duba was lucky to escape a red card in their Soweto Derby Nedbank Cup final triumph over Orlando Pirates, according to former PSL referee Victor Hlungwani. Duba delivered a vicious studs-up tackle on Makhehleni Makhaula but instead of being sent for an early shower, he was only shown a yellow card for a different incident. ‘The Principal’ explained that referee Masixole Bambiso did not pick up the tackle from Duba on Makhaula but only saw the retaliation thereafter when the Chiefs youngster got into a tussle with Mbekezeli Mbokazi. “This is violent conduct,” the Principal said

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