Chiefs Starlet Makes U17 AFCON Group Stage Squad

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Even though he was unable to aid South Africa reach the semi-finals, Amajimbos captain Bokamoso Mokokosi was included in the U17 AFCON Group Stage Best XI after a stellar performance in the middle of the park. The 16-year-old Amakhosi youth product was the only South African included in the squad despite fine displays from others like Emile Witbooi, Selwyn Stevens and Neo Bohloko. Vela Khumalo’s charges suffered a heart breaking quarterfinal exit at the hands of hosts Morocco in a 3-1 defeat which came at the back of a 2-0 loss to Group B winners Burkina Faso. They picked up

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Khune Picks His Ultimate Nedbank Cup Winning XI

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We’re down to the final four in the Nedbank Cup, with Mamelodi Sundowns hosting Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates taking on Marumo Gallants in the semifinals on the weekend of 12 April. As the road to the final heats up, so do the football debates, especially when it comes to picking the ultimate Nedbank Cup-winning XI. And when Itumeleng Khune is in the mix, you know it’s going to be entertaining. In a fun Goals vs Saves challenge, ‘Mzansi’s #1’ sat down with a die-hard Orlando Pirates fan to build their best-ever Nedbank Cup-winning team. The twist? They had to

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Stellies Stage Thrilling Comeback, Leapfrogs Chiefs

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It was a goal fest DStv Diski Challenge on Saturday as Stellenbosch FC moved top in their 3-2 comeback win over Richards Bay while Golden Arrows hammered SuperSport United 5-3 in their clash. The Natal Rich Boyz had their boot on the throat of the defending champions as it way their morning in Paradise, and everything they did turned into gold. Stellies were left stunned earlier on and somewhere in the country Kaizer Chiefs was rejoicing.  Ntlonelo Bomelo started all the damage in the 31st minute before completing his brace shortly after to make 2-0 and Stellies had a mountain

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Foster’s Burnley Move Top As EPL Return Looms

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Despite not making the matchday squad, Bafana Bafana striker Lyle Foster’s team Burnley FC made a return to the top of the English Championship after a hard-fought 2-1 win over Norwich City at Turf Moor on Friday night. The Clarets raced into a comfortable 2-0 lead in the first period through former Manchester United midfielder Hannibal Mejbri’s 14th-minute strike before Jaidon Anthony added the second in the 24th minute. Jack Stacey scored a consolation for the Canaries in the 76th minute but the home side held on to come away with maximum points, three clear of second-placed Leeds. The South

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Latest Saleng Update

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Orlando Pirates winger Monnapule Saleng could be set to make his long-awaited return to the field when they take on Marumo Gallants in the Nedbank Cup semi-finals on Sunday after being spotted in training this morning. The 27-year-old speedster hasn’t featured for the Buccaneers since December when they played against Al Ahly SC in the CAF Champions League group stages match at Orlando Stadium. He did however recently feature for Bafana Bafana in the CHAN qualifiers first leg before being recalled by the club. On Saturday morning, as the Buccaneers players were taken through their regular gym session, Saleng was

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Teko Makes Nabi Plea

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Former Mamelodi Sundowns star Teko Modise insists that Nasreddine Nabi deserves more time at Kaizer Chiefs despite his struggles in his first season. Amakhosi are currently on a four-match winless run but have a chance at salvation when they face Mamelodi Sundowns in the Nedbank Cup semi-final on Sunday. It’s Nabi’s final chance to keep their hopes of silverware in his first season alive, but they would have to overcome a Sundowns side which have beaten them thrice already this campaign. With the Tunisian mentor’s future already in doubt, Modise has insisted that the North African deserves more time and

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Bundesliga Coach – Our Scouts Are Monitoring PSL For Players

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Augsburg Football Club head coach Jess Thorup has admitted the Bundesliga side are monitoring the Premier Soccer League for potential players, admitting he has seen some “very exciting players” already. The Bundesliga side came to South Africa for their pre-season training camp, which was the club’s first ever camp outside of Europe. The Fuggerstädter enjoyed their trip to Mpumalanga very much, with everyone – including the coach – at the club still buzzing about their time in Mzansi. “We enjoyed our trip there, it gave us an opportunity to learn a little bit about the culture, the society,” he said during

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Khanye Predicts Nedbank Cup Semis

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Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye has predicted the results of the Nedbank Cup semi-final matches saying the current top teams in the country will go to the final. Defending champions Orlando Pirates host Marumo Gallants in the first match at Orlando Stadium on Sunday afternoon (15:00) looking to go to their third successive final, while the 2021 champions are looking to cause an upset. Later that evening (18:00) last season’s finalists Mamelodi Sundowns face Kaizer Chiefs for the fourth time this campaign for the other place in the final. Two semi-finalists Pirates and Sundowns have enjoyed a triumphant week,

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Teko – I’d Like To See These Two Sides In The NBC Final

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Former Mamelodi Sundowns captain Teko Modise says he’d like to see last season’s Nedbank Cup final repeat saying it would be a blockbuster fixture. Modise’s comments come ahead of the Ke Yona semi-final round this weekend where Pirates hosts Marumo Gallants in Orlando and Sundowns welcome Kaizer Chiefs at Loftus Versfeld. Last season, Pirates edged Sundowns 2-1 at a sold out Mbombela Stadium to lift the trophy twice in as many campaigns. The former Bafana Bafana international says the fact that the clubs are also still in the running for the CAF Champions League makes the fixture that much more

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