Pirates Into CAFCL Semi-Finals

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Orlando Pirates have grinded out a hard-fought 1-0 aggregate win over MC Alger to book their ticket for the CAF Champions League semi-finals. Jose Riveiro made just one switch from the first leg, with Mohau Nkota replacing Kabelo Dlamini in the starting XI, meaning Patrick Maswanganyi also dropped back to the bench after starting in the 1-0 win over Polokwane City. Deon Hotto had the first real chance of the game but his shot from outside the box just missed the post. But that was the only notable chance of the first stanza, with Pirates looking less in control than

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Fadlu’s Simba Stage Massive Comeback In CAFCC

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Fadlu Davids‘ Simba staged a massive comeback against Al-Masry to qualify for the CAF Confederations Cup semi-finals. Simba had lost the first leg 2-0 in Egypt, with Davids expressing his dissatisfaction with the referees after the match. However, they came out guns blazing in the second leg and levelled the score after 32 minutes already, with Elie Mpanzu scoring in the 22nd minute and Steven Mukwala 10 minutes later. The scoreline remained the same until the 90th minute and the tie went into penalties. But Davids’ men remained unfazed in front of their home crowd, converting all four spot-kicks and

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Pirates & Alger Starting XIs Confirmed

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Orlando Pirates and MC Alger have released their starting line-ups for this afternoon’s CAF Champions League second leg clash at Orlando Stadium. The Buccaneers returned from Algiers last week with an advantage as they ran out narrow 1-0 victory over El Mouloudia in the first leg having scored an all-important away goal through teenager Mohau Nkota. Pirates are also still fighting on three fronts as the season nears the end with a quadruple still a huge possibility after they won a historic third successive MTN8 trophy at the beginning of the season. They are still chasing the Betway Premiership, the

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How To Watch Pirates Against Alger

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All stakes will be on the line when Orlando Pirates host MC Alger in the CAF Champions League second leg quarter-final tie with the clash broadcast live on SABC3 and SuperSport channel 209. The Buccaneers hold a slim advantage following their 1-0 win at Stade du 5 July 1962 last week from Mohau Nkota’s solitary goal. Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has already affirmed that his charges will once again go with the mentality of winning this match, the same way they have in other competitions. “Yeah, nobody can question that we are not trying in each and every game. I

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Downs Star One Of The Best MFs SA Ever Produced

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Former Mamelodi Sundowns striker Katlego Mashego has hailed Jayden Adams as one of the best midfielders the country has ever produced. Adams has fit in like a glove at Chloorkop since arriving from Stellenbosch FC in January with two goals from 11 league matches with his side at the top of the log with a 12-point gap. He has also made his debut in the CAF Champions League where Sundowns have reached the semi-finals stage. The 23-year-old also equally been on song for Bafana Bafana by notching up two goals in the recent 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho

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Wydad Make Rulani Decision

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Wydad Athletic Club and head coach Rulani Mokwena look set to be heading their separate ways at the end of the season after a meeting between his agent and club president Hicham Ait Menna. The South African tactician has been under immense pressure with results not forthcoming, the latest being their Throne Cup exit at the hands of Moghreb Atlético Tetuán. This also comes on the back of four successive draws in the Botola Pro which took them out of the top two in the league for CAF Champions League qualification. Mokwena’s agent, Steve Kapelushnik, has since confirmed that his

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Adnan – What I Told My Players At HT In Chiefs Draw

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TS Galaxy head coach Adnan Beganovic reveals that they shut the middle of the park in order to nullify Kaizer Chiefs who were capitalising on their mistakes. Galaxy made a lot of mistakes against Chiefs in the first half with Gaston Sirino and Glody Lilepo failing to punish them. The goal they conceded also came from a mistake from their left-back Solomon Letsoenyo who passed the ball to Sirino. Chiefs didn’t create many chances, instead Galaxy made lots of errors in their own half which was not taken by Chiefs as they went into the halftime break with a slender

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Basadien On Importance Of Clean Sheet vs Zamalek

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After their goalless draw in the first leg against Zamalek in the CAF Confederation Cup quarter-finals, Stellenbosch defender Fawaaz Basadien said it was important to keep a clean sheet and the result keeps their hopes alive. Steve Barker’s team, who are making their debut in continental football, put in an assured performance at the DHL Stadium last Wednesday against the defending champions, and while they would’ve enjoyed a victory, Basadien says the goalless draw is a good result, and credited his teammates for their efforts. ALSO READ: Barker – How I Picked Up Players After Chiefs HeartbreakStellies Announce ‘Field Of

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Mhango Reveals How Chiefs Move Collapsed

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Marumo Gallants and Malawi striker Gabadinho Mhango has opened up about how he went from excitement to his Kaizer Chiefs move collapsing at the 11th hour. Mhango was reportedly close to sealing a move to Naturena a few seasons ago towards the end of his AmaZulu stint but saw his move not materialize as he ended up signing for Moroka Swallows instead. The 32-year-old was frank with iDiski Times writer Lethabo Kganyago in the latest edition of the newspaper, 199, where he revealed the details of the day he almost signed for Amakhosi, a team he still has not given

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