Miguel On How Chiefs Can Beat Pirates

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Kaizer Chiefs defender Inacio Miguel has emphasised on capitalising and killing off the game earlier this time around against Orlando Pirates.  The two Soweto giants square off for the second consecutive match in a space of a week albeit it being in a different competition in the form of the Nedbank Cup. The Amakhoisi vice-captain has however called on consistency from his peers which has been a problem for them this entire season. Miguel missed the past weekend’s clash due to lack of match fitness and the 29-year-old has now made a bold statement stating that they intend to kill

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Maema Ready To End 12-Year Wait For South Africa

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Bafana Bafana captain Neo Maema is ready to lead the side to their first qualification of the African Nations Championship in over a decade. The Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder who played a starring role in overcoming Egypt in the previous round of qualifiers, returns to the squad now with Malawi leading 1-0 from the first leg in Lilongwe last week. He was among six players called up for the second leg which is scheduled for Sunday at Loftus Versfeld, and he replaces Kwanda Mngonyama with the armband, who returns to vice-captain, as confirmed this week by head coach Molefi Ntseki. “Some

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September On Jali & Baloni Updates After Downs Defeat

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Chippa United head coach Thabo September has praised the effect played by Siphelo Baloni but bemoaned the absence of midfielder Andile Jali due to recurring injuries. The Chilli Boys have now gone five matches without a win after their crushing 3-0 defeat against Mamelodi Sundowns at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Wednesday.  The Eastern Cape-based side has had a good season, where they managed to collect points early and avoided playoffs, and are currently still within a fighting chance to finish in the top half of the table.  Baloni, who is on loan at Chippa from Orlando Pirates, received high praise

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Xoki – His Legacy Will Speak For Itself

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Orlando Pirates vice-captain Tapelo Xoki says the legacy of head coach Jose Riveiro will speak for itself once he leaves the club at the end of the season. The Spaniard has enjoyed a whirlwind stint since arriving in South Africa, winning five domestic cups so far and in the sixth place in three years – ahead of his exit upon the expiry of his contract next month. Xoki, who returns to Durban, where he emerged as one of the leading defenders in the Premier Soccer League with AmaZulu after joining from Old Mutual Academy – says it’s neither about him

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‘Chiefs Will Rise To The Occasion’

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Kaizer Chiefs playmaker Gaston Sirino aims to end the club’s 10-year trophy drought by overcoming rivals Orlando Pirates in the Nedbank Cup final on Saturday. With hours left before the big final at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, Amakhosi have an opportunity to bring back glory days by winning the Nedbank Cup and attacking midfielder Sirino has urged his teammates to have an edge over their rivals after narrowly losing last weekend. “I am feeling good, it’s a good opportunity to win a trophy, which is what I am here for,” the Uruguayan told the club’s website. “Everybody, including me,

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September Breaks Silence On His Chippa Future

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Chippa United head coach Thabo September has confirmed that he’s set for an extended stay at the club even though discussions are yet to commence. Chili Boyz has had a good season which started with Kwanele Kopo as the head coach assisted by September. Kopo left the club in December after his contract expired and decided against renewing it.  September was promoted to the head coach and Mabhuti Khenyeza was roped in as assistant coach. Morgan Mammila made his return to the club as the Sporting Director.  The former SuperSport United defender wrestled his way and managed to secure the

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Tso Sends Message To Dlamini

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iDiski Times analyst Benedict Vilakazi has offered some encouraging words for Orlando Pirates midfielder Kabelo Dlamini who he would like to see believing more in his capabilities. This is after Dlamini’s pinpoint assist for Patrick Maswanganyi’s goal in Pirates’ 2-1 win over Golden Arrows in the league in mid-week that kept their slim hopes at the title alive.   The 28-year-old received praises from Tso who wants to see the player conquer his fears and try those kind of passes often until it becomes natural. “I’m going to say something, and I like this boy,” said Tso on iDiski TV.

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Cardoso On Sales – Maybe I Was A Bit Jealous

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has opened up on the debut season of Brazilian forward Arthur Sales and amidst his impressive run of form. Sales, 22, has divided opinion since his reported record transfer from Belgian side SK Lommel and has been rotated in and out of the first eleven since. Due to his massive price tag, believed to be close to R60-million, Sales arrived with lofty expectations but only recently nailed down a regular spot in the starting line-up, and has now registered three assists and a goal in his last three games. “We are a club that

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Salah Honoured After Record-Breaking Liverpool Season

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Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah has been named the Football Writer’s Association Footballer of the Year for the third time. The 32-year-old has previously won the award in 2018 and 2022 and becomes just the second player to achieve this feat after former Arsenal and France striker Thierry Henry. The Egyptian captain won 90 per cent of votes cast by the FWA’s over 900 members, pipping teammate Virgin Van Dijk as well as Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak and Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice to win football’s oldest and most prestigious individual award. Salah scored 28 goals and provided a further 18 assists

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