Benni Reacts To Chaotic Six-Goal Thriller In Kenya Debut

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Benni McCarthy says he is hopeful about the future after his Kenya side fought back in their 3-3 draw against The Gambia in his international managerial debut. Gambia raced into a 2-0 lead in the second half, which McCarthy described as lapses of concentration but they managed to claw back to 2-2 before the home side once again took the lead and looked to have grabbed three points. However, the Harambee Stars secured a point with the last kick off the game, for McCarthy to come out pleased, having only had one training session with the full squad before the

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Former Pirates Assistant Lands New Role In Europe

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Former Orlando Pirates assistant Sergio Almenara has started a new role as Set-piece coach for the Finland national team. Almenara, 44, joined the Sea Robbers alongside Jose Riveiro ahead of the 2022/23 and has been a crucial member of the Spaniard’s technical team that led Pirates to back-to-back MTN8 and Nedbank Cup titles. However, in June he opted to leave the Buccaneers, citing the wish to stay closer to his family as main reason for his departure. Almenara had worked alongside Riveiro since January 2019 – when Riveiro took over FC Inter, where they stayed until December 2021. On Thursday,

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Chiefs Announce Fixture Update

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Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed that their Betway Premiership fixture against Golden Arrows was moved from 30 to 29 March and will now be played at Moses Mabhida Stadium. Arrows are the home team of the fixture, which was set to be played on 30 March at Mpumalanga Stadium in Hammersdale. However, Abafana Bes’thende have moved the game to the 2010 FIFA World Cup venue. Arrows are currently 10th in the Betway Premiership, with 24 point from 19 games, while Chiefs are eighth with 29 points from 22 games. Manqoba Mngqithi’s men won the reverse fixture 1-0 and have won five

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Downs-Stellies Fixture Set To Be Postponed

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The Betway Premiership clash between Mamelodi Sundowns and Stellenbosch FC that was set to be played on 5 April – between both side’s CAF interclub quarter-finals – is set to be postponed by the Premier Soccer League. Both Sundowns and Stellenbosch have a busy schedule as they participate in the CAF inter-club competitions and advanced to the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederations Cup quarter-finals. The schedule got tighter for Sundowns as they will face Sekhukhune United in the Nedbank Cup quarter-final on 28 March, four days before they will welcome Tunisian giants Esperance Sportive de Tunis for the CAFCL

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SSU Make Hunt Decision

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SuperSport United have announced the departure of Gavin Hunt via mutual agreement with immediate effect. Hunt was in charge of 97 games in his second stint at Matsatsantsa, winning 36 while losing 35. However, SSU lost five of their last seven league games – a run that saw them drop into the playoff spot. On Friday, SuperSport’s leadership announced the departure of Hunt, just a few games after he reached his 1000th match in senior coaching. “SuperSport United FC and Head Coach Gavin Hunt have reached a mutual agreement to part ways with immediate effect,” the club stated. “This was

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Lesotho Coach – We’ve Got Results Against Bigger Countries

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Lesotho head coach Leslie Notsi believes they have what it takes to cause an upset against Bafana Bafana in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. Lesotho are currently fourth in the group with five points in four games, having drawn with Nigeria and Benin, and beating Zimbabwe 2-0. South Africa are second with seven points, but their Cosafa rivals have shown in recent times they can hold their own amongst the giants of the continent, having taken Morocco to the 93rd minute before losing 1-0 in Agadir, which Hugo Broos noted pre-match. “On paper, South Africa is considered a bigger

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Mngqithi Opens Up On ‘Disappointing’ Sundowns Exit

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Golden Arrows head coach Manqoba Mngqithi is disappointed at the manner of his Mamelodi Sundowns exit, saying he believes they were on a good run and had achieved so much. Mngqithi parted ways with Masandawana in December 2024 and was replaced by Miguel Cardoso following their MTN8 and then the Carling Knockout Cup exits. Speaking to iDiski Times senior writer Matshelane Mamabolo in edition 196 of the newspaper, Mngqithi said he felt the team had improved and had potential to do even better, however holds no grudges over the decision makers. “I was disappointed, I cannot lie to you,” Mngqithi

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Wydad Into Cup Quarters

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Rulani Mokwena’s Wydad Athletic Club have qualified for the quarter-finals of the Excellence Cup. The Moroccan giants finished their group stages with a 2-2 draw against JS Soualem on Friday morning. Mohamed Rayhi scored a brace for Mokwena’s men, who came from a goal behind to take charge of the match. However, 11 minutes from time, Soualem equalised to share the spoils. Wydad finished Group 5 of the Excellence Cup with eight points from six games, six points behind leaders KACM. Mokwena’s side, who have now drawn their last five successive games, are one of eight quarter-finalists.

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Benni Starts With 6-Goal Thriller On Kenya Debut

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Benni McCarthy started his reign as Kenya coach with a six-goal thriller against The Gambia. The South African mentor picked two PSL players in his starting XI, namely Stellenbosch FC’s Brian Onyango and Richards Bay goalkeeper Ian Otieno. The first half was short on highlights before Otieno wrote the headlines, first causing a penalty in the 30th minute before denying Masa Barrow from the spot to keep the game deadlocked. Both teams entered the break goalless, but it was Barrow who made up for his earlier miss when he opened the scoring in the 55th minute. Things went from bad

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