Mofokeng On The Double Over Downs To Offer Title Race Lifeline

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Orlando Pirates secured a 2-1 win over Mamelodi Sundowns to keep their title race hopes alive in their Betway Premiership clash at FNB Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Relebohile Mofokeng netted two goals in the opening five minutes as Pirates came out the blocks quicker with a altered 3-4-2-1 system. Mbekezeli Mbokazi started on the left side of the back-three with Deano van Rooyen and Deon Hotto the wing-backs under Jose Riveiro’s system. The 19-year-old defender was a late change in the XI, with initial line-ups suggesting a surprise start for Boitumelo Radiopane as part of a 4-2-2-2 diamond shape tactic. However,

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Chiefs Suffer Another Shock Defeat

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Kaizer Chiefs suffered another shock defeat, going down to 2-0 to Richards Bay on Sunday afternoon. Amakhosi had the chance to move up the log after the likes of Polokwane City and AmaZulu had dropped points but Nasreddine Nabi’s side failed to live up to their favourites tag. Chiefs had the first notable chance of the match after 21 minutes, but Ashley Du Preez’s header from close range was easily saved by Salim Magoola. In the 35th minute, Pule Mmodi had a shot from outside the box parried after a fine move from the back to the front by the

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Pirates & Sundowns XI Announced 

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The starting line-ups for today’s top-of-the-table Betway Premiership match between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns at FNB Stadium have been announced.  It’s been one month and eight days since Pirates got hammered by Sundowns at Loftus Versfeld Stadium by 4-1. The Buccaneers will have to get revenge today, as it could also give them a chance to keep the title race alive. The Soweto giants collected seven points out of a possible 15 in their last five games – losing to Sundowns and Marumo Gallants before playing a goalless draw against Stellenbosch FC in Cape Town. Pirates though could cut

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R Bay & Chiefs Starting XIs Announced 

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The starting line-ups for the Betway Premiership match between Richards Bay and Kaizer Chiefs at King Zwelithini Stadium have been announced.  Following a narrow defeat against Magesi FC a week ago, Richards Bay aim to bounce back and move away from the relegation zone. Bay have been struggling at the bottom throughout the season despite their new multi-million sponsorship deal. After Marumo Gallants and Magesi picked up wins yesterday, Bay is under more pressure this afternoon to get maximum points because they dropped into 14th place, leavel on 21 points with SuperSport United in the playoff spot. Chiefs are stuck

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Mphela – Why Cardoso Is Under More Pressure Than Riveiro

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Former Mamelodi Sundowns striker Katlego ‘Killer’ Mphela believes Masandawana coach Miguel Cardoso is under more pressure for success than his counterpart at Orlando Pirates Jose Riveiro. Cardoso joined the defending Betway Premiership champions in December 2024 and has an unbeaten record in all competitions so far, having widened the gap at the top of the log to 18 points and getting the side to the knockout phase of the CAF Champions League and the Nedbank Cup. Riviero who has already won a cup this season has found consistency tough in the league, though maintaining second spot and he is still

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Khanye Predicts Pirates vs Downs

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Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye has made his prediction for the much-talked about top-of-the-table Betway Premiership match between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns, saying the visitors will win it by a margin. Sundowns have 58 points and enjoy an 18 point lead at the summit of the table from 22 matches, while the Buccaneers are second and have four games in hand. Football pundits are divided in their opinion of the impact of the result of this fixture, as many believe if it goes Sundowns’ way the title race might as well be over. Khanye is giving the game

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Komphela – Why Pirates Fixture Is ‘Critical’

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Mamelodi Sundowns assistant coach Steve Komphela says their fixture against Orlando Pirates today is like a cup final that could likely determine the title race. Sundowns hold an 18 point lead over second placed Pirates, who have four games in hand over the reigning champions. Meaning victory for Pirates could cut the lead into 15 points and with 12 additional points to fight for with their outstanding league fixtures, could take the race down to the wire. However, should Sundowns overcome the Buccaneers, who have posted club record numbers in the league this season, it would be all but mathematically

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Rulani Defends His Style Of Play

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Wydad Athletic Club head coach Rulani Mokwena has insisted he would walk away from the Moroccan giants if the club’s leadership believed he was holding the club back. Mokwena’s side registered their fourth straight draw, playing to a 1-1 draw with Ittihad Tanger. Thembinkosi Lorch had opened the scoring in the 31st minute after being set up by Ghananian Samuel Obeng but Tanger equalised with 11 minutes remaining to make it 1-1. The Red Castle dropped to fourth place with 43 points after 25 games – two points off a CAF Champions League spot, which is currently occupied by ASFAR.

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Visiting Teams Unveiled At Bayhill U19 Draw

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The draw for next month’s Bayhill Premier Cup took place on Saturday evening as Cape Town prepares for another edition of the country’s most famous U19 tournament. The Bayhill tournament will run from 16 April to 21 April, with the opening rounds at Erica Park, before moving to Athlone Stadium for the final day. Headlining the tournament will be U19 teams from several Betway Premiership outfits, including Mamelodi Sundowns, Stellenbosch, Cape Town City and AmaZulu, while other professional clubs that are in the draw include the University of Pretoria and Cape Town Spurs. Three teams from outside South Africa will

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