Doc Dishes Out Special Mofokeng Praise

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Kaizer Chiefs legend Doctor Khumalo has hailed Relebohile Mofokeng’s technique for his goal against Pyramids on Friday. Mofokeng scored Pirates’ opener, but it wasn’t enough as Pyramids came twice from behind to beat the Buccaneers 3-2 to book their first ever CAF Champions League final ticket. However, Khumalo was full of praise for Pirates’ young star, saying he’s shown incredible technique when connecting with the ball. “We’re not surprised for this young man to perform the way he does,” he said on SABC2. “Look at that connection, the technique on it’s own. Look at that – Wow. At any given

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Khanye Draws Positives Out Of Pirates Knockout 

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Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye believes there are a lot of positives to take for Orlando Pirates despite missing out on the CAF Champions League final. Pirates went down 3-2 in the second leg of their semi-final tie with Pyramids FC at the 30 June stadium on Friday heartbreakingly in the dying minutes of the game to lose the tie 3-2 on aggregate having led throughout the game. Khanye says the coach Jose Riveiro giving youngsters a chance to play at this level and the youngsters stepping up is something the club can be proud of especially if they

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Bvuma’s Urge To Chiefs Teammates

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Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Bruce Bvuma says they’re not obsessed with making FNB Stadium their fortress because they are home wherever they play in the country. Chiefs have played 12 homes matches so far this season with some hosted at Polokwane’s Peter Mokaba Stadium and the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban. Stats show they have a 42% winning record at home, falling behind the likes of Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns who have a 90% and 100% home records, respectively. Bvuma admits that though Amakhosi should capitalise on their home ground advantage in Gauteng, they should be winning everywhere as they

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Arendse Impressed With Two SSU Players

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SuperSport United interim coach Andre Arendse has praised winger-turned-defender Vincent Pule and Neo Rapoo for their display in the side’s 1-1 draw in the Betway Premiership away at Polokwane City. The result at the old Peter Mokaba Stadium put Matsatsantsa in 14th place on the log, equal on 23 points with Cape Town City behind them. The two players were changes from SuperSport’s last game, with Arendse saying he had a chat with Pule about finding his form again and playing him in his best position. “Pule, he was missing that Pule of note that we know and I said

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‘Nkota Is Better Than Saleng’

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IDiski TV analyst Junior Khanye has made a claim that young midfielder Mohau Nkota is better than winger Monnapule Saleng and has a bright future ahead of him. Saleng has been side-lined since December 2024 owing to issues with management and his absence has opened an opportunity for the 20 year. The youngster has grabbed the opportunity with both hands becoming an integral part of the Pirates attacking department even in the CAF Champions league where he has scored four goals. Khanye complimented Nkota’s growth and his performance in the 2nd leg semi-final clash with Pyramids FC saying he gave

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Radebe Excited About Broos’ Bafana

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Bafana Bafana legend Lucas Radebe says they current squad of players are showing signs and confidence that they can win something. Radebe is widely considered as one of the greatest ever players in South African football history and an icon of Premier League side Leeds United. He won 70 caps for Bafana, won the 1996 Africa Cup of Nations and captained the side to the 2002 and 2006 FIFA World Cup tournaments, and while the national team endured a slump over the past decade, he feels they’re on the right trajectory under head coach Hugo Broos. The Belgian coach led

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Why I Subbed Sub Marema – Mohafe

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Polokwane City head coach Phuti Mohafe has explained why he replaced Puleng Marema who had come on as a sub in their 1-1 draw with SuperSport United in the league on Saturday in Polokwane. The game was already tied at 1-1 when Marema was brought on in the 52nd minute for Oswin Appollis, who seemed uncomfortable with a thigh strain. However the former Rise and Shine captain did not last the whole game as he was taken off and replaced with Monty Bahlabane in the 86th minute. When asked why he subbed a sub Mohafe said it was for tactical

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Khanye Blames Chiefs Star For Shock Marumo Defeat

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Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye has shifted blame toward goalkeeper Bruce Bvuma for their latest Betway Premiership defeat to Marumo Gallants on Saturday afternoon. Amakhosi succumbed to their 11th league loss of the campaign after being pegged back following Glody Lilepo’s 10th minute strike as Matome Mathiane and Daniel Msendami both scored to see Bahlabane Ba Ntwa rally from behind to grab maximum points at FNB Stadium. The home loss also saw Chiefs slip out of the top eight bracket and are now running the risk of repeating last season’s record after they failed to compete in the MTN8

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David Reveals Pirates Message

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Simba SC coach Fadlu Davids has revealed he received a message from an Orlando Pirates official after his side qualified for the CAF Confederations Cup final. Davids and Simba progressed to the final after beating Stellenbosch FC 1-0 on aggregate following a goalless draw in the second leg in Durban. The South African tactician has now reached his second CAFCC final after losing the 2022 version on penalties when Thembinkosi Lorch missed his spot-kick after scoring a late equaliser in extra-time. Davids revealed he was reminded that he has an open score with Berkane, who his side will meet in

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