Ncikazi On Pirates’ Mandate Ahead Of Alger Visit

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Orlando Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi says they only have one mandate which is to win their match against MC Alger to progress to the semi-finals of the CAF Champions League. The Buccaneers hold a huge 1-0 advantage against the North Africans courtesy of Mohau Nkota’s strike ahead of the crunch clash eSgodini later this afternoon. Speaking ahead of the tie, Ncikazi made mention of how they will go into the tie as if they are starting from scratch with a win and progression the only things in mind. “Our mentality is simple, it’s a 0-0 match,” Ncikazi told OP

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Edition 199 – Zwane, Happy, Frosler & Riveiro

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The latest edition of iDiski Times is now available, and this week, Lethabo Kganyago caught up with the Kaizer Chiefs trio of Samkelo Zwane, Reeve Frosler and Happy Mashiane. With the big news that Jose Riveiro will leave Orlando Pirates at the end of the season, Matshelane Mamabolo looks at the decision ahead of this weekend’s Nedbank Cup semi-finals. While all eyes are on the big three teams in the Nedbank Cup semi-finalists, Lethabo spoke to Gabadinho Mhango who is hoping to spoil the party with Marumo Gallants. Lethabo also managed to speak with Banyana Banyana legend Noko Matlou, who

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Cardoso Reacts To Downs Semi Progression

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has reacted with surprise how the match panned out easier than their anticipation, simultaneously applauding their tactical approach. Masandawana progressed to the semifinals of the CAF Champions League for the second season running after holding out to a 0-0 draw against Esperance Sportive de Tunis at the Stade Olympique de Radès on Tuesday night after a 1-0 win in the first leg in Tshwane. The Portuguese mentor did not only progress to his back-to-back last four berth but overcame his former side as he also praised everyone involved in achieving their goal of progression.

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Downs CAFCL Semi Opponents Confirmed

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Mamelodi Sundowns will face defending champions Al Ahly in the semi-finals of the CAF Champions League after eliminating ES Tunis on Tuesday. Masandawana booked their ticket after beating the Tunisian giants 1-0 on aggregate following a goalless draw in the second leg away from home. Meanwhile, Al Ahly beat Al Hilal 1-0 on Tuesday thanks to a late goal by Emam Ashour. The Egyptian giants had already won the first leg at home 1-0. Al Ahly have now reached the semi-finals for a sixth successive season, winning the tournament in four out of the last five campaigns. Sundowns, meanwhile, have

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Sundowns Book Semi-Final Ticket In Tunisia

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Mamelodi Sundowns progressed to the semi-finals of the 2024/25 CAF Champions League after a goalless draw with ES Tunis in the second leg of their quarter-final tie at stade Olympique de Tunisia on Tuesday evening. They go through thanks to their win in Pretoria a week ago over that gives them a 1-0 aggregate score-line and dumping out Tunis who knocked them out of the tournament in the semi-finals last season. The first half was a fast, intense and physical affair that was dominated by the visitors who were rather wasteful in front of goal especially towards the end of

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ES Tunis & Sundowns Starting XIs Announced

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Esperance de Tunis and Mamelodi Sundowns have confirmed their respective lineups for tonight’s CAF Champions League quarterfinal second leg tie at Stade Olympique de Radès. After a 1-0 victory in Tshwane last week, Sundowns have an advantage coming to this fixture and they will look to push one more time to advance to the semifinals after last season’s heartbreak. In the past two seasons, Masandawana managed to reach the semis but in 2022/23 season, they were knocked out by Wydad AC and in 2023/24 were eliminated by ES Tunis. A winner in tonight’s fixture will face the winner in the

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Riveiro – There’s No Distractions After Exit Confirmation

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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says there’s no distractions around the team and they are ready to overcome MC Alger for a place in the final of the CAF Champions League. Pirates go into the second leg quarter-final tomorrow at Orlando Stadium with a 1-0 advantage and away goal from Mohau Nkota’s strike in Algiers last week. Progress to the next round could see them face Pyramids or ASFAR, with the Egyptian Premier League side holding a massive 4-1 advantage from their first leg. “It’s a second half of this quarter-final of the champions league so there’s no other

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Kekana On Tunis Intel From Cardoso

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Mamelodi Sundowns defender Grant Kekana has affirmed of their readiness ahead of tonight’s much talked about CAF Champions League quarterfinal second leg clash against Esperance. Kekana, who has been an ever-present figure in Africa’s elite club competition for Masandawana, is hoping to they write a different script this time around after last season’s heartbreak at the last four stages. The 32-year-old defender feels that the experience he gained all these years in continental stage will come handy when they face Esperance later tonight as they hold a 1-0 advantage. “We know what to expect,” Kekana told the media. “Our coach

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Banyana Complete Malawi Double

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Banyana Banyana came from a goal down to defeat Malawi 2-1 in their second international friendly at the Lucas Moripe Stadium on Tuesday afternoon. Vanessa Chikupira opened the scoring for the visitors early in the second half with Hilda Magaia leveling in the 75th minute and Amogelang Motau getting the winner from a beautiful set-piece in the 83rd minute. Coach Dr Desiree Ellis made seven changes to the side that won 3-0 in the first friendly in Soweto on Saturday. Notably Nompumelelo Nyandeni started as captain on her last appearance for Banyana, Kaylin Swart who reached a half century of

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