Cardoso On Pirates Loss

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso says the title race is not over despite Orlando Pirates dropping points on Wednesday evening. Masandawana cruised to a 3-0 win over Richards Bay, while the Buccaneers lost at home to Sekhukhune United. The results saw Sundowns open a 12-point gap on Pirates, who still have two games in hand. When Cardoso was informed of the result of his title rivals, he was surprised but insisted his side need to look at themselves only. “I’m really surprised, you can understand from voice, because I didn’t know,” he said when made aware of the Pirates

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Riveiro Reacts To Pirates Blow

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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says his team did not play well enough to deserve an equaliser against Sekhukhune United. The Buccaneers dropped three crucial points at home, which saw Mamelodi Sundowns go 12 points clear on the log, with Pirates having two games in hand. Riveiro wasn’t happy that his side conceded from another set-piece but also admitted they didn’t have much of an answer to Tresor Tshibwabwa’s opener. “It was a game before the goal and a game after the goal perhaps,” the Spaniard said on SuperSport TV. “Game under control, I think the game was close

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Sekhukhune Stun 10-Men Pirates In Orlando

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Orlando Pirates missed a chance to keep a close following of Mamelodi Sundowns at the top of the Betway Premiership log when they were stunned 1-0 by Sekhukhune United in Orlando on Wednesday evening. Pirates came into the game nine points adrift Sundowns but could not convert chances they created against Babina Noko on a night the defending champions bagged maximum points against Richards Bay, extending their lead to 12 points.   Jose Riveiro’s side remain second on the log with Sekhukhune closing in two points behind them on 44 points though Pirates have four games in hand. Pirates dominated

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Sundowns Edge Closer To League Glory

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Mamelodi Sundowns have moved close to their eighth consecutive league title after a routine 3-0 win over relegation-threatened Richards Bay on Wednesday afternoon. Sundowns got off to best possible start with Arthur Sales opening, with his sixth goal of the season – which set the tone for the walkabout against a Natal Richboyz. Denis Onyango never had to make a meaningful save to make for the whole opening half, and before the break Iqraam Rayners added the second. It was plain sailing from there, with rather how much Sundowns were going to score, rather than if the visitors could stage

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Amajita Register First Win at U20 AFCON

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South Africa registered their first win at the U20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt following a 1-0 in over Tanzania in Group A on Wednesday, courtesy of a goal by Shakeel April. Amajita came into the game on the back of a 1-0 loss to the host nation in their tournament opener and also lost their captain Asekho Tiwani to injury. This prompted Coach Raymond Mdaka to make changes especially at the back, starting Sfiso Timba, Neo Rapoo and Siviwe Nkwali. South Africa got a break as early as the sixth minute through Langelihle Phili, however he only kicked

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Sundowns & R Bay Starting XIs Confirmed 

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Mamelodi Sundowns and Richards Bay have announced how they will line-up for tonight’s Betway Premiership encounter at Loftus Versfeld Stadium. Masandawana find themselves beaming with pride after they knocked out defending champions Al Ahly to reach the CAF Champions League final since 2016. The league leaders return to domestic action after more than a month, with their last league outing ending in a 2-1 defeat to Orlando Pirates at FNB Stadium. Miguel Cardoso’s side is currently occupying top spot with 55 points with six games remaining and nine points ahead of second-placed Orlando Pirates who are up against Sekhukhune United

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Pirates & Sekhukhune Starting XIs Announced

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Orlando Pirates and Sekhukhune United have confirmed their respective starting lineups for this evening’s crunch Betway Premiership clash at Orlando Stadium. The Buccaneers on the back of a disappointing end to their CAF Champions League campaign after a shock 3-2 defeat at the hands of Pyramids FC. Pirates have two games in hand over first-placed Mamelodi Sundowns and have won their last four league matches, with their most recent result being a 1-0 away win over Polokwane City as they keep the pressure on Masandawana. Babina Noko on the other hand are placed third in the standings, and played to

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Riveiro – This Is Pirates Mission Now…

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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has wished Mamelodi Sundowns and Pyramids well for the final of the CAF Champions League and stated it’s the mission of the Buccaneers now to start competing consistently at this level. Following their 3-2 loss to Pyramids at 30 June Stadium, the Spaniard was quizzed whether the all-South African final chance, was a motivator for him and the squad, in which he stated he had no idea of the result between Sundowns and Al Ahly prior to their game. It would have been Pirates’ first time in the final since 2013, where they fell

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PSL Make Nedbank Cup Final Announcement

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The Premier Soccer League have announced that tickets for the Nedbank Cup final between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates will go on sale on Monday, 5 May. The highly-anticipated clash will see defending champions facing their rivals in a Soweto Derby in Durban. While the Buccaneers could win their third successive Ke Yona Cup, Amakhosi could finally end their trophy drought. With fans keen to get their hands on tickets, the PSL now finally confirmed that the tickets will go on sale just five days before the match. “The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has confirmed that tickets for the highly

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