Mokoena – Saleng Saga Impacted Pirates

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Former Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns and Moroka Swallows midfielder Lebohang Mokoena believes the Monnapule Saleng saga has had an impact on Pirates losing steam in chase for the league title this season. Saleng has been the subject of headlines since having what his management team called “significant issues” with the club, and the situation has seen him side-lined since December 2024.   The winger was also part of the Bafana Bafana CHAN squad that played Egypt in the first leg of the qualifiers but was recalled before the second leg. Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has also recently commented on the

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Mabasa – The League Is Not Gone!

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Orlando Pirates striker Tshegofatso Mabasa saus the league title race with Mamelodi Sundowns is far from over. Ahead of their highly anticipated league showdown at FNB Stadium this weekend, Mabasa has hit back at their detractors who have declared the title race is over. Sundowns have an 18 point lead over Pirates – who are in second, with four matches in hand against the reigning champions who are chasing eight consecutive league crowns. “The league is not gone it’s far from being gone, I always hear this from people, including yourselves but I don’t believe it’s gone, we don’t believe it’s

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Broos – Why I Can’t Drop Mofokeng

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos says he won’t consider dropping Relebohile Mofokeng as he knows his form will go through dips at his current level of experience. Mofokeng, 20, has had a slight dip in form of late with Broos suggesting it could be the weight of expectation as he’s developed into a key figure of Orlando Pirates as they challenge on all fronts this season. With eight goals and 12 assists in 35 games this season, he’s amongst the most influential young talents in African football at present and has become a regular call-up under Broos, making five

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Riveiro Pleads For Patience On Mbokazi

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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro is asking for patience on recently promoted defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi as he identified him as an interesting prospect for the future. Mbokazi has been captaining Pirates’ DDC side since the start of the season and showed the qualities of leadership at the back before being handed his senior debut against Chippa United in a 1-0 win.  Since then, he never looked back as he played against SuperSport United and scored in the Nedbank Cup quarterfinal and kept a clean sheet against Stellenbosch in Cape Town.  Mbokazi is following in the footsteps of Relebohile Mofokeng

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Fadlu Picks Up Huge Win To Close Gap On Yanga

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Fadlu Davids’ Simba SC hammered Dodoma Jiji 6-0 to move within one point of league leaders Yanga. Elie Mpanzu opened the scoring as early as the 16th minute before Jean Ahoua doubled the hosts’ lead in the 20th minute. The 23-year-old Ivorian international then bagged his brace in the 45th minute as the Reds of Simbazi went into the half-time break with the comfortable lead. In the second period, Simba picked up where they left off as Steven Mukwala added Simba’s fourth in 46th minute. Check out the upcoming Betway Premiership fixtures and the updated log in our match centre.

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Broos Reveals Brugge Report On Campbell

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos says he’s received ‘very positive’ feedback from his Club Brugge about teenager Shandre Campbell. Campbell, 19, has emerged as one of the most promising talents from South Africa over the past 12 months and earned a move to Europe at Broos’ former club. He settled in quickly within the Club NXT in the second tier with several impressive performances and earned a promotion to the first-team, since making his debut and named on the bench in their last-16 UEFA Champions League games against Aston Villa. Guillian Preud’homme, who heads up the reserve team operations

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Fadlu Reacts To Thumping Cup Win

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Simba SC head coach Fadlu Davids highlighted his side’s mental aspect as key after they thumped TMA Stars 3-0 to progress to the last 16 of the CRDB Bank Federation Cup at KMC Stadium on Tuesday evening. The Reds of Simbazi were in rampant mood and got the opener in the 17th minute through Valentino Norma before Sixtus Sabilo fired into his own net in a desperate attempt to clear the danger. Lionel Ateba then put the game beyond bed with Simba’s third goal in the 75th minute with a brilliant finish to secure the much-needed victory. The South African

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Chiefs Provide Dortley Injury Update

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Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed that defender Rushwin Dortley has successfully undergone a knee surgery. The 22-year-old has been sidelined since the beginning of March and missed Amakhosi’s clashes against Magesi, Stellenbosch and Cape Town City. The Chiefs left-back is also set to miss Bafana Bafana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin in Polokwane and Ivory Coast in the coming week. Chiefs confirmed via their social media platforms on Friday of Dortley’s progress. Check out the upcoming Betway Premiership fixtures and the updated log in our match centre. “The surgery was deemed essential to ensure a full recovery

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Broos’ Honest Opinion On New Peter Mokaba Stadium After Inspection

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos was left in awe after inspecting the Peter Mokaba Stadium pitch last week, where they are set to host Lesotho. The New Peter Mokaba Stadium has not been available since December after the field was severely damaged during a concert and has since gone under a full rehabilitation process. Broos was mindful when Polokwane was confirmed as they next host for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Likuena but said he was marvelled by the state of the field when they inspected it last week. “So, the moment they told me about Polokwane,

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