‘Nwabali Can Be One Of Nigeria’s Best In History’

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Former Africa Cup of Nations winner Mutiu Adepoju believes Stanley Nwabali has what it takes to become one of the best goalkeepers in Super Eagles history. The Nigeria national team boasts a wide range of superstars who are playing in the biggest leagues in world football. There are Premier League starters like Ola Aina and Alex Iwobi, Serie A talents like Samuel Chukwueze and Ademola Lookman, as well as blockbuster superstar Victor Osimhen. And in goal, there is a player who, despite being born and raised in Nigeria, is waving the flag high for South Africa’s Premier Soccer League: Stanley

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Record-Breaking Chiefs Thump AmaZulu To Lift DDC Trophy

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Kaizer Chiefs officially lifted their DStv Diski Challenge title in style after hammering AmaZulu 5-0 FC while Stellenbosch FC narrowly beat TS Galaxy 1-0 and Orlando Pirates striker Siphamandla Msezane walked away with the Golden Boot. It was a record-breaking season for the Naturena outfit who won 22 of their 28 matches, drawing four and losing just two as they finished on 70 points. They also conceded the least goals (16) the entire season. Chiefs took centre stage as the last game of the season, receiving a guard of honour from Usuthu as they were confirmed to be champions already

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Makgopa Reacts To Pirates’ Comeback Victory Over Chiefs

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Man of the Match Evidence Makgopa has heaped praise on his Orlando Pirates teammates for their resilience and not giving up in their Soweto Derby win over nemesis Kaizer Chiefs. The Buccaneers completed another league double over 10-men Amakhosi at FNB Stadium on Saturday afternoon to move to 49 points while Chiefs still languish just under the top eight bracket. Pirates fell behind to Glody Lilepo’s second minute strike before Makgopa grabbed the equalizer in the 24th minute and Relebohile Mofokeng the winner in the 69th minute. “One thing I’d like to say today is that we never gave up

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Cardoso Hails Players’ Efforts

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Miguel Cardoso praised his Mamelodi Sundowns players for their performance in the 2-0 win over Cape Town City, as the defending champions close in on another title. Sundowns are now possibly two wins away from the Betway Premiership title, and could be champions in eight days, if results go their way. Tashreeq Matthews and Iqraam Rayners scored the goals against a City team, who came out fighting, desperate for points. Cardoso told SuperSport after the game that it was a tricky fixture, but he was pleased by the effort of his players. “Yeah, amazing,” Cardoso told SuperSport. “Indeed, a very

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Nabi – Why Cele & Miguel Were Benched In Soweto Derby

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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi says Thabo Cele and Inacio Miguel were not fit enough to start the Soweto Derby on Saturday. Cele and Miguel have become ever-present figure in Nabi’s starting line-up since joining the club from Fakel Voronezh and Petro de Luanda respectively. However, they both recently suffered injuries, and Nabi confirmed neither were 100% ready to start the game and be effective for the full duration in their 2-1 loss to Orlando Pirates. “Cele is coming from an injury, and he hasn’t fully trained, and that why he was not starting, not being fully fit to

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Riveiro Reacts To Soweto Derby Record Achievement

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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has reflected on their incredible record of winning five Soweto Derbies since his arrival at the club. After losing the first derby when taking charge of Pirates, he’s followed it up with five wins, and he admits, it’s a long time coming since a journalist sarcastically congratulated him for losing at the Calabash, where his home country, Spain, lifted the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Riveiro will also have the opportunity to break the record completely, having equalled Stuart Baxter’s five wins in this fixture, with whom he achieved it with Amakhosi. “That’s good [to

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Lorch Scores Winner

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Thembinkosi Lorch scored the winner as Wydad beat AS FAR 2-1 on Saturday evening to close their gap to second place to just three points. Cassius Mailula also played and assisted the opener by Samuel Obeng after 31 minutes. AS FAR equalised after Abdelfettah Hadraf after 57 minutes, but Lorch came to the rescue in the 67 minute. Wydad played without Rulani Mokwena on the sidelines after the coach had asked for special leave of absence, with both parties set to part ways after the conclusion of the Botola Pro Inwi. Wydad won their first game after 6 successive draws

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Nabi Fumes At Journalist – Don’t Provoke Me

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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi says he’s too experienced to be questioned about his credentials for the job and stated from day one it was stated this will be a transition season for a project. With Chiefs languishing in ninth place, and the original target of getting back into the CAF inter-club qualification spot, a lot rests on the Nedbank Cup final after their 2-1 loss to Orlando Pirates at FNB Stadium on Saturday. Nabi has come under increasing pressure in his role, with the record standing at 12 losses, six draws and eight wins in 26 games played

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Sundowns Victorious As City’s Struggles Continue

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Cape Town City’s struggles continued on Saturday night as Betway Premiership leaders Mamelodi Sundowns secured a 2-0 victory at the DHL Stadium. It was a clash of extremes — top versus bottom — with Cape Town City desperately chasing points to salvage a troubled season. Their struggles have been well documented, and with SuperSport United securing a win earlier in the day, City found themselves three points adrift of Matsatsantsa, Golden Arrows, and Richards Bay. Meanwhile, Miguel Cardoso’s Mamelodi Sundowns are just a few results away from sealing an eighth consecutive league title. Despite the disparity in form and fortunes,

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