Riveiro – The Difference Between Al Ahly & Pyramids Matches

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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says the difference between playing Al Ahly and Pyramids FC is that they were gunning for top spot against the Red Devils but that his charges will now do anything to reach the final against the latter. The Buccaneers could advance to their first CAF Champions League final since 2013 but will face a daunting task against a Pyramid side that managed to breach their defence at home even though both goals were disallowed by VAR. The Spaniard, who has already confirmed that he will be vacating his post at the end of the

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DC Rules In Favour Of Chiefs

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The Premier Soccer League Disciplinary Committee has ruled in favour of Kaizer Chiefs and Marumo Gallants after a long pending case against Chippa United. With exactly two weeks remaining before the DDC season comes to an end, there’s a big twist in the DDC title race, which could see Chiefs moving closer and closer to the title. After over two months of waiting, the wait is finally over with Amakhosi coming victorious in a long-standing case between them and Chippa United.  iDiski Times has learnt that Amakhosi were awarded three points and three goals on Thursday by the PSL DC

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SMSA Provide FNB Stadium Pitch Update For Soweto Derby

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Stadium Management South Africa Director Bertie Grobbelaar has confirmed that the FNB Stadium pitch will not be in its best condition for the Soweto Derby on 3 May because the hybrid pitch system, installed over 10 years ago, has reached its lifespan. The biggest fixture on the local football calendar will see Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates renew their rivalry in back-to-back fixtures during the month of May which will just be seven days apart. Grobbelaar has since delivered a blow that despite their efforts to try and get the pitch ready on time, it won’t be at the required

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Koller Defiant – Sundowns Are Not Pirates!

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Al Ahly coach Marcel Koller has insisted just because his side lost at home to Orlando Pirates it doesn’t mean they will also go down to their South African counterparts Mamelodi Sundowns. The reigning champions missed an opportunity to end the group stages on top when the Buccaneers beat Al Ahly in Cairo, which had raised question marks over Ahly’s strength this season. However, the Egyptian giants are 90 minutes away from securing their sixth successive final, having collected a goalless draw in the first leg of their semi-final in South Africa. Ahead of his side’s second leg, Koller was

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Khanye Predicts Downs & Bucs CAFCL Semis

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Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye believes both South African sides will be knocked out in the semi-final second legs of the CAF Champions League. Both Sundowns and Pirates failed to take advantage at home, collecting goalless draws against Al Ahly and Pyramids, respectively. However, they also didn’t concede an away goal and could make things very hard for their Egyptian hosts should they find the back of the net on Friday evening. Khanye, though, believes Sundowns will not score and will go down to the defending champions in Cairo. “It’s not going to be easy. Sundowns had the chance

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Pitso Breaks Silence On Pirates Rumours

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Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane has broken his silence on rumours linking him with the Orlando Pirates job to replace Jose Riveiro next season. The South African tactician is currently Africa’s most successful club coach, but he has been out of a job since parting ways with Iranian side Esteghlal FC over payment issues. While the case is still with FIFA, Mosimane has returned to South Africa and is currently focussing on his Pitso Mosimane Youth Football project. However, recent reports have linked him with the Pirates job after Jose Riveiro announced he will not pen

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‘Rele Is Like A Play Station Player’

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Orlando Pirates DStv Diski Challenge head coach Joseph Makhanya says winger Relebohile Mofokeng has got a great balance where one would swear, he was made up like on Play Station. The 20-year-old came from the hands of Makhanya into the first team two seasons ago and has consistently been impressive for the club that he helped win trophies in his tenure so far. Mofokeng has also been impressive when called up and selected for the senior national team. Makhanya spoke to iDiski Times senior writer Matshelane Mamabolo in edition 200 of the newspaper where he mentioned how Mofokeng has different elements

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Bvuma Responds To Fans Criticism

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Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Bruce Bvuma says he is not really bothered that he is one of the most criticised players at the club because he is his own biggest critique. The 29-year-old has been at Amakhosi since 2017 and has risen through the ranks to number one after Itumeleng Khune’s departure. He has enjoyed more game time than his competitors at the club this season featuring in 17 league matches with eight clean sheets under his belt. However, with the side enduring indifferent results in the league where they currently sit in eighth spot, the goalkeeper has faced criticism from

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Spurs Out Of Relegation Zone After Thumping Win

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Cape Town Spurs moved one point clear of the relegation danger after hammering Pretoria Callies 4-0 while Black Leopards improved their chances of making the playoffs after Casric Stars, Kruger United and JDR Stars all dropped points. Round 26 of the Motsepe Foundation Championship started in Gauteng where title contenders JDR Stars played to a goalless draw against Kruger United with both sides missing an opportunity to close the gap between them and Durban City. The Urban Warriors eased their relegation woes with a resounding success over Mpho Maleka. Luke Baartman made the headlines after he came off the bench

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