Cardoso Not Fuzzed Over Facing Mngqithi

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has insisted it didn’t matter that they faced former Masandawana coach Manqoba Mngqithi as the game is decided on the pitch and not on the sidelines. Mngqithi held his former side to a frustrating draw, which saw their lead in the Betway Premiership melt from 18 to 16 points. After the match, Cardoso was asked whether it was a more emotional affair because it was a reunion with his predecessor but the Portuguese insisted it’s the players who do the talking on the pitch. “Football coaches don’t play against coaches,” Cardoso stated after his

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Seema On Mbule Ahead Of Sundowns Clash

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Sekhukhune United head coach Lehlohonolo Seema opted to speak about midfielder Sipho Mbule before being asked about his situation the club. Mbule, currently on loan at Sundowns, is reported to have been suspended over breaching protocols during their recent camp ahead of facing Richards Bay this week. In the match where they lost 2-1 with a last-minute strike from Thabiso Kutumela, his creative speak was a notable absence from Seema’s side. While he was ineligible to face Sundowns in the quarter-final of the Nedbank Cup, Seema looked to address the situation of his alleged suspension before being probed by the

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Mngqithi – What Helped To Hold Sundowns

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Golden Arrows head coach Manqoba Mngqithi has revealed that his knowledge of Mamelodi Sundowns is one of the things that helped his side in the 1-1 draw in Hammarsdale on Wednesday. The defending champions were on a five-match winning streak heading into the encounter but Mngqithi’s charges put that run on breaks, holding them to draw in the coach’s first outing in the dugout since leaving the Pretoria based outfit in December last year. Mngqithi said knowledge of his former side and having analysed Abafana Bes’thende a lot while still in the capital city were key in his preparations in

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Cardoso Discusses Suarez Future

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has admitted that he’d like to keep on-loan centre-back Lucas Suarez beyond this season. The Argentine joined the Betway Premiership defending champions in the January transfer window on loan from CA Talleres and made eight appearances for Sundowns, scoring one goal so far. The 29-year-old was initially rested in his side’s 1-1 draw against Golden Arrows in midweek in Hammarsdale, but came off the bench at half-time. The coach told the media after the encounter that though the decision lies with management he hopes they can tie down the defender.   “It’s a question

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Riveiro On Closing Gap To Sundowns

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Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has insisted his side are just focussing on running their own race and are not looking at the table right now. The Buccaneers closed their gap on leaders Mamelodi Sundowns from 18 to 16 points, having four games in hand and still facing Masandawana for the reverse fixture later this month. Riveiro, though, insisted the situation is tough for his side, as games in hand do not equal points and the only thing they can do is focus on the next game. “It’s still a long way to go,” he said after his side’s 1-0

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Nabi On How Chiefs Are Helping Struggling Chivaviro & Mmodi

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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has revealed how they are working tirelessly to help Ranga Chivaviro and Pule Mmodi who have come under scrutiny. Chivaviro has been receiving a lot of criticism from Chiefs supporters, who feel like he is not doing enough. The former Marumo Gallants striker hasn’t been making things easy for himself and has been reacting to supporters. Since his return to the team, Mmodi seems to have been struggling to get that final finish or final pass in the final third. The speedy winger is one of the players who has created many chances for

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Riveiro Heaps Praise On Pirates Youngsters

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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has praised Mbekezeli Mbokazi after the youngster’s first team debut saying the player did well. The 19-year-old defender started the league game against Chippa United in Gqeberha on Wednesday evening, lasting the whole 90 minutes and helped Pirates get a clean sheet in the 1-0 victory. Mbokazi, who has been praised for his technical abilities and leadership qualities in the DDC league, also had an attempt at goal against the Chilli boys. Riveiro went on to include Siyabonga Ndlozi, saying the youngsters stepping up speak to the depth in the squad. “I think they

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Mngqithi Reacts To Holding Downs

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New Golden Arrows head coach Manqoba Mngqithi has reacted to holding his former side to a 1-1 draw on Wednesday. Abafana Bes’thende stopped Sundowns’ five-match winning run, with Mngqithi on the sidelines for the first time since leaving Masandawana in December. Sundowns dropped points for the first time after five successive wins, while Arrows remain winless in their last six games. After the match, Mngqithi was elated with his side’s performance, saying if they had been more clinical in the end they could’ve even won the game. “I would not be too sure whether a draw is a true reflection

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Manqoba Stops Downs’ Winning Run

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Manqoba Mngqithi’s Golden Arrows ended Mamelodi Sundowns’ 5-match winning run, holding them to a 1-1 draw at the Mpumalanga Stadium on Wednesday evening. The game in KZN was Mngqithi’s first since parting ways with the defending champions in December last year. His Arrows showed intention to score early on dominating the opening 10 minutes with four chances in that period. Captain Gladwin Shitolo and Olwethu Ncube missed targets in the opening two minutes while Ryan Moon saw his attempt saved by Dennis Onyango and Nqobeko Dlamini’s long range pass was also off target. Sundowns came to the party after the

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