Pirates Held By Pyramids In CL Semi First Leg

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Orlando Pirates failed to beat Pyramids at home in the first leg of their CAF Champions League semi-final at FNB Stadium on Saturday. Jose Riveiro opted to field a slightly more attacking line-up, with Thapelo Xoki making way for Patrick Maswanganyi compared to their most recent CAF Champions League games, while Tshegofatso Mabasa started instead of Evidence Makgopa upfront. At first it looked like Riveiro’s tweaks were bearing fruits, as the Sea Robbers started the stronger of the two sides. Thalente Mbatha had the first real chance of the game but his powerful shot from outside the box was parried

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Chiefs & Chippa Share The Spoils

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Chippa United held Kaizer Chiefs to a goalless draw, as Nasreddine Nabi’s men are now five games without a win in the Betway Premiership. The Tunisian mentor only made two changes from the side that beat Mamelodi Sundowns in the Nedbank Cup semi-final last week, with Zitha Kwinika getting a rare start at the back, while Tashreeq Morris started ahead of Glody Lilepo. There weren’t many highlights in the first half, with both sides cancelling each other out without creating too many openings. Chippa had a real chance to take a lead into the break but a shot from Craig

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Kekana Critical Of Downs After Al Ahly Draw

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Former Mamelodi Sundowns captain Hlompho Kekana was critical of Masandawana’s play in their goalless draw with Al Ahly in the first first leg of their CAF Champions League semi-final against Al Ahly. Sundowns prevented the defending champions from scoring but also only created one shot on target themselves. With the tie evenly poised, Kekana felt his former side didn’t do enough to threaten the Egyptian giants. “I think this is a match where we can easily say, Al Ahly came with a plan,” he said on SABC1. “The plan was to drag the match for as long as they can.

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Cardoso – We Can Finish The Job In Cairo

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has insisted his reached half of their objectives against Al Ahly after keeping a clean sheet against their CAF Champions League semi-final first leg. Masandawana held the record champions to a goalless draw at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, but only created one chance on target, while Ahly hit the post and netted two offside goals. After the final whistle, Cardoso insisted his side achieved one of their objectives, and he remains confident they can get the job done away from home. “It’s important to understand that not conceding is always very important in this kind

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Pirates & Pyramids XI Announced 

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Orlando Pirates and Pyramids FC have announced their starting line-ups for the CAF Champions League semi-final clash at FNB Stadium. The Buccaneers find themselves playing not in their main venue, Orlando Stadium, due to an Easter church event that is taking place. But they come into the game in good form, having reached yet another Nedbank Cup final after beating Marumo Gallants 1-0 a week ago and are the only unbeaten side in this year’s Champions League. The Sea Robbers have another chance to reach a final, as they face Pyramids in the semis after eliminating MC Alger by 1-0

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Sundowns & Al Ahly Play To First Leg Semi-Final Stalemate

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Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly could not be separated in their first leg CAF Champions League semi-final at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday afternoon. In a rather underwhelming opening half that appeared to follow the same script as their clash at the same venue against Esperance Sportive de Tunis, barring a goal, it was Sundowns playing from side to side trying to break down the resistance of a stubborn defence of the Red Devils. But it was Nejc Gradisar who went closest to opening the scoring in the opening half in Tshwane as he hit the post just on the brink

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Chippa & Chiefs Starting XIs Announced

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Chippa United and Kaizer Chiefs have announced their line-ups for today’s Betway Premiership clash at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Amakhosi come in this game on a high after their last-minute win over Mamelodi Sundowns in the Nedbank Cup semi-final. However, in the league Nasreddine Nabi’s men are on a poor run of just two points in four games. Today is a crucial clash for either side’s top 8 hopes, with Chiefs sitting just one point ahead of the Chilly Boys, who have two games in hand. Chippa have picked up good wins over Polokwane City and AmaZulu before drawing 0-0

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Sundowns & Al Ahly XI Announced 

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Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly SC announced their starting line-ups for the CAF Champions League first semi-final clash at Loftus Versfeld Stadium. The journey for CAFCL glory continues for Sundowns as they face their old foes, Al Ahly. Sundowns are coming to this game with their tail between their legs after suffering a Nedbank Cup defeat against Kaizer Chiefs a week ago.  Masandawana find themselves in the CAFCL semis after beating last season’s finalists Esperance 1-0 on aggregate, while Al Ahly are on the verge of defending their title after eliminating Florent Ibenge’s Al Hilal SC 2-0 on aggregate in

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Msimango Maintains Confidence Ahead Of Chippa Clash

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Kaizer Chiefs defender Given Msimango is adamant that they can put in another good performance when travel to the Eastern Cape to take on Chippa United in the Betway Premiership on Saturday. Amakhosi are brimming with confidence following their come-from-behind shock 2-1 win over Mamelodi Sundowns in the Nedbank Cup semifinals to set up a Soweto Derby final against nemesis Orlando Pirates. Msimango has been used sparingly in the team this season, making just 11 appearances across all competitions, and the 27-year-old believes that they will be able to hold themselves up against the Chilli Boys who they have already

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