Tso – If This Was Rulani’s Sundowns…

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iDiski TV analyst Benedict Tso Vilakazi believes that if Mamelodi Sundowns were still coached by Rulani Mokwena, Al Ahly wouldn’t have approached their 1st leg semi-final clash with a positive play. Tso’s comments come as Sundowns were held to a goalless draw by Ahly in the first leg of the tie in South Africa’s capital city on Saturday where the visitors created more chances especially on target over their hosts. The former Orlando Pirates captain believes what he calls “coach power” played a role in the game and subsequently in the result. Tso gave the comparisons between current Sundowns coach

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Da Gama On Magesi Turnaround And COTM Award

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Magesi head coach Owen da Gama has credited their incredible turnaround in form to team work and a collective effort amongst the players and technical team. Da Gama took over the club as Carling Knockout Champions from Clinton Larsen, who won the Motsepe Foundation Championship last season but dead last in the league on the standings. They appeared to be favourites for the drop alongside Royal AM, before it was confirmed the KwaZulu Natal based outfit would be expelled from the league, but da Gama has managed to turn the tide with five succssive wins at Seshego Stadium. “There’s so

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Ex-Chiefs Star On Nabi: It Takes Time To Cook…

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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has been backed by former winger Mandla Masango to start delivering consistent results, should he be given more time at the helm. Nabi has come under immense scrutiny in recent weeks with his job security being questioned by mans and media, while internally, talks were raised over potential replacements. However after a crunch meeting within the club, which is said to have involved executive Chairman, Dr. Kaizer Motaung Snr. it’s said that the entire club agreed to pull in the same direction, with morale raised and excitment once again for the future of the

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Riveiro Sends Message To Pirates Supporters

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Orlando Pirates head coach says his inexperienced squad deserve unwavering support after moments of frustrations from supporters during their first leg semi-final against Pyramids. Pirates managed to come out with a 0-0 draw at FNB Stadium with two goals ruled out by Video Assistant Refereeing (VAR) for the Egyptian Premier League leaders. The Spaniard admitted it was a major challenge against the North African outfit but feels at times, the fans have been unfair with certain players as some of his players were subjected to some moans and groans at the Calabash. “For me it’s the best team we played

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Zwane Opens Up On Relationship With Fans

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Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Samkelo Zwane has described his relationship with the club fan base as good saying he knows they always mean well. The 23 year old has been one of the fan favourites since his promotion from the development side but hasn’t really lived up to his potential. This season he hasn’t enjoyed a lot of game time only featuring in 11 league matches and has received some criticism from fans. Zwane told iDiski Times writer Lethabo Kganyago in edition 199 of the newspaper that he receives the criticism well as it makes him better. “My relationship with the

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Tiwani Uncertain About Upcoming AFCON

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Mamelodi Sundowns defender Asekho Tiwani is not sure if he will be travelling with Amajita to the U20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. The 19 year old was named in Raymond Mdaka’s 21 man squad for the continental tournament starting later this month. Amajita have been drawn in Group B along with the host nation, Nigeria and Morocco. There is uncertainty about the availability of certain players with clubs involved in crucial CAF Champions League matches, the league and domestic cup. Ahead of Sundowns’ CAF Champions league semi-final 1st leg clash with Al Ahly Tiwani was asked if his

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Koller Addresses Reaction To VAR Call

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Al Ahly head coach Marcel Koller says their reaction towards the Video Assistant Refereeing (VAR) after having a goal disallowed was to make sure it was the correct decision, which he admitted, it was. Ahly had a goal scored in the second half, which stunned Mamelodi Sundowns and the home supporters at Loftus Versfeld for a brief moment, before it was correctly adjudged to have been offside. However, the technical team reacted wildly with several players pointing to VAR and the fourth official, but he aknowledged it may have been just a last throw of the dice to get something

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Ubuntu & Randburg Into Bayhill Final

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There will be a new Bayhill Premier Cup champion as Randburg and Ubuntu Football Academy booked their places in Monday’s final at Athlone Stadium. In a tournament full of surprises, Randburg continued their excellent run, beating SAFA Cape Town Academy 1-0, thanks to a fine lobbed goal from one of the standouts at this year’s tournament, Mogale Mangena. Ubuntu, the 2019 Engen national champions, meanwhile, edged out one of the tournament favourites, Cape Town City, with Losika Ratshukudu scoring the only goal in a 1-0 victory. The main final will kick off at 3pm. Meanwhile, Stanturf United will face Antalyaspor

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Khune Questions Chiefs Keepers

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Former Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune has questioned the club’s current goalminders for their lack of consistency saying the side needs a reliable man in goals. Since Khune’s departure, Chiefs have relied on three keepers Bruce Bvuma, new signing Fiacre Ntwari and Brandon Petersen. Bvuma has managed five clean sheets in 16 league outings, Ntwari none in five matches and Petersen also has none from his three appearances with the trio conceding 29 goals among themselves in the league making Chiefs joint-second leakiest defence in the campaign so far. Speaking to iDiski Times writer Lethabo Kganyago in edition 200 Khune

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