Munetsi Salvages Draw For Wolves

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Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Marshall Munetsi saved Wolves’ blushes as he scored the equalizer in their 1-1 draw against Everton in the English Premier League on Saturday. The Zimbabwean captain was named in manager Vitor Pereira’s starting 11 and put in a stellar performance in an attacking role tapping in from close range in the 39th minute after being played in by Jean-Ricner Bellegarde. With star man Matheus Cunha watching from the stands beginning a minimum three-match ban, Munetsi scored his first goal for the Old Gold before being hauled off at half-time. Since joining Wolves from French Ligue 1

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Who Cele Dedicated His MOTM Award To After Chiefs Win

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Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Thabo Cele dedicated his man of the match award to the club’s fans saying Chiefs wouldn’t have achieved the win without them.   Cele was key as Amakhosi eliminated Stellenbosch FC in the Nedbank Cup quarterfinals with a contentious 3-1 victory at the Nelson Mandela Bay stadium on Saturday. The 28-year-old said they knew Stellies were going to be tough and with the 12th man cheering they grinded to cross the line further saying they want to replicate the form even in the league. “First and foremost, I want to give thanks to the most high for

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Chiefs Move Top, Pirates Win & Downs Lose

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Kaizer Chiefs made a long-awaited return to the summit of the DStv Diski Challenge table while Orlando Pirates won again and Mamelodi Sundowns suffered a shock loss. The Glamour Boys were again in rampant mood as they recorded a deserved 3-0 win over Marumo Gallants courtesy of strikes from Siyabonga Gumede, Naledi Hlongwane and Imaad Hendricks. Vela Khumalo’s charges are now on 45 points, one ahead of second-placed Stellenbosch FC who have played a game more. SuperSport United moved third and above Tshwane rivals Mamelodi Sundowns after recording a 3-1 win over Polokwane City with Siviwe Magidigidi netting a hat-trick.

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Jimmy Tau On Chiefs’ Late Goal

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Former Kaizer Chiefs captain Jimmy Tau fails to understand why match officials overturned the decision to give Stellenbosch FC a foul on goalkeeper Sage Stephens to handing Amakhosi a goal in the Nedbank Cup quarterfinals. With the match tied at 1-1 with 95 minutes having been palyed, the Glamour Boys were given a goal in the most controversial manner after Stephens was impeded by George Matlou from a corner kick. The assistant referee initially raised his flag after the Stellies goalminder was clearly fouled by Matlou but then changed his mind after further consultation with referee Sikhumbuso Gasa. “I think

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Foster Scores, Named MOTM As Burnley Thump Luton

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Bafana Bafana striker Lyle Foster scored the second goal and was named Man of the Match as Burnley hammered Luton Town 4-0 in the English Championship on Saturday. Foster has steadily been working his way back into Scott Parker’s side and rewarded his selection with a goal as the Clarets moved third and within just two points of leaders Leeds United who are sitting on 76 points with the latter having played a match less. Foster took his tally for the season to three goals and four assists in 25 matches across all competitions though the majority of his campaign

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Khanye Slams Referee After Late Chiefs Win

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iDiski TV analyst Junior Khanye says he sympathises with Stellenbosch FC after referee Sikhumbuso Gasa awarded Kaizer Chiefs a late controversial goal in the sides’ Nedbank Cup last 8 clash. Pule Mmodi’s goal had earlier been flagged by the linesman for what seemed like a foul on Stellies goalkeeper Sage Stephens, however the referee after consulting with the linesman gave the goal. Amakhosi went on to score the third goal to secure a 3-1 victory and a spot in the semi-finals. Khanye was left disappointed saying that the referee and his assistant were not fair to Steve Barker’s side and

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Nabi On Petersen Red Card

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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi was left baffled after goalkeeper Brandon Petersen was given a straight red card by referee Sikhumbuso Gasa. Petersen, who was the back-up goalkeeper for Bruce Bvuma, was given his marching orders in the 77th minute after Gasa consulted with his fourth official in Amakhosi’s 3-1 victory at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. The Tunisian mentor denied that Petersen did in any way remonstrate or say anything to either the referee, his assistant or fourth official. “About the red card, I don’t really know what happened,” Nabi told the media in his post-match presser. Check

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Arendse Left Proud Despite Costly Misses From Saile and Co

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SuperSport United assistant coach Andre Arendse was left proud with the efforts of the players but admits they had enough chances to be in the semi-finals of the Nedbank Cup. SuperSport were starring at defeat with the game going into second half additional time at 2-1 after first half goals from Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Terence Dzvukamanja and Evidence Makgopa in goals that were all part of defensive mistakes. However, a piece of individual brilliance from Gape Moralo sent the game into extra-time and Christian Saile could have put them into the next round but failed to find Bradley Grobler who was

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Nabi Reacts As Chiefs Reach Nedbank Semi’s

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Nasreddine Nabi has reacted to Kaizer Chiefs‘ late win over Stellenbosch FC, which saw them book their spot in the Nedbank Cup semi-finals. Amakhosi netted two injury-time goals by Pule Mmodi and Mfundo Vilakazi, with the latter finding an empty after Sage Stephens had gone forward for a corner. However, the big talking point was around Chiefs’ second goal when the assistant referee had initially raised his flag but after discussions between referee Sikhumbuzo Gaza and his assistant, the goal was given. Nabi was pleased that his side edged out a tough opponent and kept their hopes of ending their

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