PSL Makes Important NBC Final Announcement

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The Premier Soccer League has confirmed that the Nedbank Cup final Soweto Derby clash between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates will kick off at 15:30. Saturday, 10 May, will see the country come to a complete standstill as the two giants of South African football battle it out for the cup of dreams at the majestic Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban. While Amakhosi are hoping to finally end their decade-long trophy drought that would also see them back in CAF inter-club competition next season, the defending champions Pirates will be looking to bag their third consecutive Ke Yona Cup. Both

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Barker Bemoans Injuries To Strike Duo After CAF Exit

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Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker admits that injuries to attacking duo Ashley Cupido and Bradley Mojela set them back in their quest for continental glory and a respectable finish in the Betway Premiership.  Cupido joined the Cape Winelands outfit from Cape Town Spurs while Mojela was signed from TS Galaxy. Mojela, 28, sustained a knee injury in October and has been sidelined since. He had played just five matches in all competitions with three goals to his name. Cupido on the other hand sustained a hamstring injury in their win over AmaZulu in mid-April having featured 25 times for

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New Sifumba Update After Europe Loan

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Cape Town City midfielder Luphumlo Sifumba has returned to Cape Town City after spending six months on loan at Vizela in Portugal. The South African junior was tipped to be the next super star in South Africa after he made waves in the youth tournaments such as Engen Knockout Challenge and DStv Diski Challenge. City wasted no time and promoted him to the senior side but he didn’t play much, as he was snatched by Vizela on loan. Sifumba spent his six months in the U23 of Vizela, as he was still settling in and trying to find his way

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Hunt Makes Bold Chiefs Claim Should They Sign Mayele

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Former SuperSport United head coach Gavin Hunt has made a bold claim that Kaizer Chiefs are capable of winning the treble should they sign in-demand striker Fiston Mayele. Mayele has been a long-term admirer of the Glamour Boys and single-handedly took down Orlando Pirates with a brace in their CAF Champions League second leg semifinal 3-2 win to seal passage to a two-legged final where they will meet Mamelodi Sundowns. The 30-year-old DRC international has netted an impressive 15 goals with two assists in 35 games for Pyramids FC in all competitions this season. Hunt, who is currently out of

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Doctor Discusses Rulani Situation

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Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana legend Doctor Khumalo has defended Rulani Mokwena over the criticism he has received in Morocco, which ultimately led to the announcement of his departure by the end of the season. Mokwena, 38, will not be on the sidelines again for the Moroccan giants, who announced the South African tactician has been granted “special leave” due to the significant psychological pressures he has experienced recently”. Once the 2024/25 Botola Pro Inwi campaign is concluded, Mokwena’s contract with Wydad will end, with the club currently sitting in third place after 27 games and just three left to

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Hlungwani Explains Why VAR Denied Stellies Penalty & Goal

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Former PSL referee Victor Hlungwani has applauded Video Assistant Referee (VAR) for overturning two crucial decisions in the CAF Confederation Cup semifinal second leg clash between Stellenbosch FC and Simba SC. A certain section of the Stellies fans felt that the decisions that went against their team were incorrect, going as far as saying the Cape Winelands outfit should have been in the final. Hlungwani has however dismissed the claims, saying both decisions taken by VAR were indeed correct. “Here, we are also talking about interfering with an opponent,” ‘The Principal’ told Soccerzone. “Let’s go and see if De Jong

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Schweinsteiger Predicts UCL Semis

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Bayern Munich and Germany legend Bastian Schweinsteiger has predicted that Paris Saint-Germain will upset Arsenal, while FC Barcelona will eliminate Inter Milan. The 2013 Champions League winner was in South Africa this past weekend for the Heineken trophy tour, visiting Cape Town and Johannesburg, where fans were able to meet and take a picture with the UCL trophy and the German legend. Despite the Gunners being seen as favourites after eliminating defending champions Real Madrid 5-1 on aggregate, Schweinsteiger believes the French side can upset the Gunners in tonight’s semi-final first leg. “Ok predictions… Arsenal against Paris – Paris will

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Slot Explains Why He Sang Klopp Chant

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Liverpool manager Arne Slot has revealed why he sang the Jurgen Klopp chant during the title celebrations at Anfield on Sunday. The Reds dismantled Tottenham Hotspur 5-1 to all but clinch the Premier League title with four games to spare at the weekend. The German spent close to nine years in the Anfield hotseat before calling it quits at the end of last season. He won the club’s 19th domestic title during his tenure, as well as the UEFA Champions League and both domestic cups. Slot had revealed that he had received a message from Klopp after full-time, which somewhat

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Ex-Chiefs Striker Gonzalez Bags Scintillating Hat-trick

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Former Kaizer Chiefs striker Jassond Gonzalez has netted a hattrick for new club Always Ready as they continue their 100% start to the season in the Bolivian Primera División. González, 23, joined the club in the off-season after the relegation of Santa Cruz and has started each of their five wins to the start of the new season. However, he only opened his account in their latest game, with three goals in their 7-0 win over University de Vinto as his career looks to be on an upward trajectory once more. He spent six months at Chiefs last season, scoring

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