Cardoso On Matthews Goal Amid Constant Criticism 

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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has shared his thoughts on Tashreeq Matthews’ performance against Polokwane City amid constant criticism of the player. Matthews’ frequent inclusion in the starting line-up has, at times, been questioned by fans—including sections of the “Yellow Nation”—who have been critical of his recent displays.  However, the winger silenced his detractors on Sunday with an impressive showing against Rise and Shine, netting one of the goals in a 3-0 home victory.  Cardoso praised Matthews’ contribution, emphasising that his value to the squad goes beyond goal-scoring, citing the positive impact he consistently has on the team’s overall play.

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Bafana Star Wins Third Title In Europe

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Bafana Bafana and Omonia Nicosia midfielder Mihlali Mayambela won his second Cyprus League title with Stoiximan for the second time. With four games remaining in the Cyprus League, Mayambela’s Omonia Nicosia mathematically won the league title for the first time since the 2020/21 season. The 29-year-old attacker, who is the younger brother of former Orlando Pirates and Cape Town City dribbling wizard Mark Mayambela, joined Nicosia in January from Aris Limassol. He had six months left on his contract with Aris but the club announced he had left by mutual agreement at the time. Mayambela made his appearance in February,

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Kruger Champions, Milford & City In Driving Seats For Playoffs

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Kruger United have won the Motsepe Foundation Championship with two games to spare, while wins for Milford and Cape Town City see them currently in the playoff spots. Kruger beat Black Leopards 3-1 on Saturday to confirm their promotion and the title, while Milford moved up to second with a 2-1 win over The Bees. With Hungry Lions and Upington City drawing 0-0 on Saturday, Cape Town City took the opportunity to move ahead of Lions, on goal difference, as they hammered Gomora United 4-0 on Sunday. The last two rounds of action will confirm those playoff spots, with Casric

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Cardoso Explains Saleng Absence

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has moved to address questions surrounding the absence of winger Monnapule Saleng, making it clear the situation is purely medical and not a matter of squad selection or competition for places. Saleng joined Sundowns from Orlando Pirates in January but arrived at Chloorkop carrying an injury, and while he’s featured in a couple of games, there’s been growing speculation around his recent unavailability, Cardoso was keen to set the record straight. Nuno Santos replaced Saleng on the bench this afternoon ahead of their 3-0 win over Rise and Shine at Lofts Versfeld. “There’s no

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Mohafe Bemoans Sundowns Treatment After Defeat

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Polokwane City head coach Phuti Mohafe has claimed they were not treated well by Mamelodi Sundowns ahead of their clash at Loftus Versfeld on Sunday afternoon. Sundowns secured back to back victories over Polokwane after the 1-0 win at Seshego Stadium mid-week, before a routine 3-0 victory at home to move five points clear of Orlando Pirates in second place. The goals arrived from Iqraam Rayners, Tashreeq Matthews and Nuno Santos while Rise and Shine saw a penalty missed by club captain Puleng Marema. But before reflecting on the defeat, Mohafe spoke of the alleged mistreatment from Masandawana on their

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Mokoena Sends Title Race Message

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Mamelodi Sundowns star Teboho Mokoena has sent a confident message about their title race with Orlando Pirates. Masandawana went five points clear of their challengers, with their 3-0 win over Polokwane City, with Pirates having a game in hand. Sundowns moved to 64 points from 27 games after going 18 games unbeaten, with the Betway Premiership trophy being present at Loftus Versfeld on Sunday. After the final whistle, Man of the Match Mokoena was asked about the title race with Pirates and shared a confident message. “We take it one game at a time, but it was nice to see

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Mohafe Laments Missed Chances

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Polokwane City head coach Phuti Mohafe has lamented his side’s missed chances in their 3-0 defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns on Sunday. Rise and Shine had a chance to find a way back into the game when 2-0 down, but Puleng Marema slipped and missed the spot-kick. Just a few minutes later, Bonginkosi Dlamini missed a clear-cut chance with just Ronwen Williams to beat but put his shot wide, with his coach saying the visitors learnt a hard lesson on Sunday. “I think it should’ve ended 2-2 if not 3-2,” he said on SuperSport TV. “But we get an opportunity to

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Sundowns Go Five Points Clear With Back To Back Wins Over Polokwane

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Mamelodi Sundowns have placed themselves in a commanding position in the title race after going five points clear at the top after the 3-0 win over Polokwane City at Loftus Versfeld on Sunday afternoon. After beating Rise and Shine in Seshego in mid-week 1-0, Miguel Cardoso’s troops followed it up at home with another three points to add pressure onto second placed Orlando Pirates – who have a game in hand, when they face Stellenbosch on Tuesday in Athlone. In what’s been riveting race that’s likely going to the wire, it marked their 19th win in 27 games, in a

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Downs Set Up Title Decider With Pirates

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Mamelodi Sundowns have set up a title decider with Orlando Pirates after beating defending DStv Diski Challenge champions Kaizer Chiefs on Sunday. After the Buccaneers beat Chippa United 2-0 on Saturday to go six points clear, Sundowns did their homework to stay in the title race. Sundowns faced Chiefs on Sunday and made relatively light work of the defending champions to secure their 10th successive win. A first-half brace from Sipho Nqgakabana in the 34th and 43rd minute sealed the tie for the young Brazilians, who moved to 69 points on the log. Sundowns remain three points behind log leaders

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