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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Mahlangu The Hero As Amajita Reach AFCON Semis & FIFA U20 WC

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Amajita left it late in extra-time to beat DRC 1-0 and book a semifinal spot at the U20 AFCON and also qualify for the U20 FIFA World Cup in Chile. There was an avalanche of chances from both sides and Amajita had goalkeeper Fletcher Lowe to thank for a low shot save with his left foot to keep the DRC from opening the score. South Africa dominated with over 60% ball possession for majority of the first period, but nothing came of it as the sides found themselves locked at 0-0 at halftime. Lowe was again called into action on

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Nabi Breaks Silence On Chiefs Exit Rumours

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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has insisted he was surprised by the rumours that he could leave the club by the end of the season. The Tunisian mentor became the coach to finally end the club’s 10-year trophy drought after beating Orlando Pirates in the Nedbank Cup final. However, despite the win which sent the Khosi faithful into raptures a report by Sunday Times cast a doubt over Nabi’s future at the club, as it stated the coach will depart by the end of 2024/25. Nabi himself addressed those rumours directly, with Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Jr in the

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Kaizer Jr Makes Bold Pirates Claim

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Kaizer Chiefs Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Jr. was in celebratory mood, claiming beating Orlando Pirates in cup finals “is not a tough challenge” for his club. Amakhosi beat their Soweto rivals 2-1 in Saturday’s Nedbank Cup final to end their 10-year trophy drought. It was Chiefs’ fourth win in a domestic cup final against the bitter rivals, which Motaung Jr was happy to highlight on Monday morning. “If I’m not mistaken, out of five cup finals we played against Pirates we’ve won four,” he told Xoli Zondo on 5FM. “I think beating Orlando Pirates in a final is not a

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Fadlu Reacts To Simba’s Comeback Win In Title Chase

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Simba SC head coach Fadlu Davids has emphasized his side’s target of 12 points in their last four matches as they look to pip rivals Young Africans to the Tanzanian Premier League title. David’s charges kept the pressure on Yanga at the top moving to within one point after they rallied from a goal down to beat KMC 2-1 at the weekend. Simba were left stunned as the home side took the lead just eight minutes in through Rashid Chambo but Steven Mukwala soon equalised in the 16th minute before grabbing his brace in the 47th minute as they held

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Khanye Applauds Chiefs Duo In NBC Triumph

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iDiski TV analyst Junior Khanye has taken time to heap huge praise on the duo of Yusuf Maart and Mduduzi Shabalala after their impressive display in the Nedbank Cup final victory over Orlando Pirates. Maart scored the winner, a goal created by Shabalala at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday to end Amakhosi’s 10-year trophy drought and qualify for the CAF Confederation Cup next season. The 21-year-old was introduced with the game locked at 1-1 and his movements led to his captain becoming a hero by scoring one the most important goals after facing a lot of criticism this season.

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Downs Ladies Take Early Charge As Galaxy Queens Net 8 Goals In KZN

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Defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies kept their unbeaten start to the season intact with a comfortable 2-0 win over First Touch Ladies while TS Galaxy Queens hammered Durban Ladies 8-0 in this past weekend’s Hollywoods Superbet League fixtures. The ever-present Boitumelo Rabale opened the scoring from the spot in the 26th minute before Melinda Kgadiete sealed all three points in the 90th minute to see Godfrey Sapula’s side open a seven-point lead over second-placed Galaxy Queens after nine matches. Galaxy Queens recorded the biggest win of the campaign so far with eight unanswered goals over Durban Ladies. Leandra Smeda and

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Cardoso – Having Big Men Among Us Is Important

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has opened up on the resurgence of Denis Onyango in the first-team this season at the age of 39. Onyango is arguably one of the finest goalkeepers in Premier Soccer League and African football history and looked to be winding down his career with the arrival of reigning CAF Footballer of the Year Ronwen Williams. However, he’s seen increased game time with 12 games to his name, often deputising for Williams this season and continuing to showcase his ability to perform at high standards for Masandawana. After keeping his eighth clean sheet for the

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Riveiro’s Farewell Message To Pirates

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Outgoing Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has expressed gratitude to the club for his early release as well as everyone associated with the brand. The club announced on Monday morning that the Spaniard had been granted an early release from his contract which was set to conclude at the end of the current campaign. Riveiro has won five domestic trophies in his two-and-a-half-year stay at the club while also reaching the CAF Champions League semifinals and Nedbank Cup final this season. The Spaniard told Pirates’ official website that the moment is particularly emotional for him while thanking players, management, technical

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