Cardoso Makes Ribeiro Admission

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has tipped star player Lucas Ribeiro Costa to be a high level player following his heroics at the weekend. Ribeiro netted the only goal of the match as Sundowns narrowly edged Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 in their blockbuster Betway Premiership clash at the Lucas Moripe Stadium on Saturday to open up an 18-point gap at the top following Orlando Pirates’ shock 1-0 defeat to Marumo Gallants. The Portuguese mentor was in high praise for the Brazilian attacker and admitted that as much as he hopes Ribeiro stays at the club longer, he will have to

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Ncikazi On Title Race, Snubs Saleng Question

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Orlando Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi has insisted the title is still on but his side’s focus is only on the next game, while snubbing a question on Monnapule Saleng. The Buccaneers suffered a surprise 2-0 defeat to Marumo Gallants on Saturday, while Mamelodi Sundowns beat Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 to open an 18-point gap at the top of the log. However, Pirates still have four games in hand and could cut that gap to six points, while also still facing Sundowns in the reverse fixture, with Ncikazi insisting they can only look from game to game. “I wouldn’t want to

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Two Chiefs Stars Ruled Out For Magesi Clash

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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi will be without two key players for their clash against Magesi at FNB Stadium on Tuesday evening. Sirino received a red card in their 4-1 loss to SuperSport United, leading to a two-match ban while Cele has been ruled out due to an accumulation of four yellow cards. He received the cautions in games against AmaZulu, Stellenbosch, Chippa United (Nedbank Cup) and Mamelodi Sundowns. It comes as a major blow with the January signing quickly becoming an influential part of Nabi’s midfield while Sirino has undoubtedly been one of their key creative forces in

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Pirates v Sundowns Fixture Moved

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Orlando Pirates will host Mamelodi Sundowns in the Betway Premiership on Sunday, 16 March at FNB Stadium. The original fixture was scheduled for 15th of March at Orlando Stadium but both clubs agreed to move it after a meeting with Stadium Management South Africa. With the fixture showing issues of traffic control, over-crowding and security concerns of supporters – the decision was made in what is expected to be another sold out affair. With the two sides occupying first and second place in the league, it’s bound to attract major attention and a move from eSgodini with 37 313 capacity to

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Official: Spurs Appoint Pirates Legend

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Cape Town Spurs have wasted no time in replacing Vasili Manousakis as assistant coach, announcing former Orlando Pirates player (and assistant) Benson Mhlongo to the role. Manousakis parted ways with the club on the weekend and is on his way to join Benni McCarthy’s technical team with the Kenyan national side. Spurs who are in a battle at the bottom of the log in the Motsepe Foundation Championship, have acted swiftly to appoint the 44-year-old. They are currently 14th and have 10 games remaining in the season to secure their professional status. Mhlongo has experience as an assistant, at both

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Mngqithi Set For Sensational Return To Coaching

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Golden Arrows have beaten Rwandan giants APR to the services of coach Manqoba Mngqithi. APR had been in talks with the experienced coach over the last few weeks in an attempt to lure him to their ambitious project, that so far has not been flourishing. Despite their vast financial resources, over the past few seasons, they have yet to be able to reach the group stages of the CAF Champions League. While Mngqithi was said to have been enticed by their proposal, sources confirmed to iDiski Times the coach has opted for a return to Arrows, citing an ’emotional’ connection

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Doctor Defends Chiefs Star

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Kaizer Chiefs legend Doctor Khumalo has come out in defence of Amakhosi striker Ranga Chivaviro. Chivaviro, 32, started the 2024/25 as Chiefs’ main striker and netted four goals in the first few games. However, goals soon dried up and he’s only scored one other, while also dropping out of Nabi’s preferred starting XI after the arrivals of Tashreeq Morris and Glody Lilepo. Khumalo, though, believes some of the criticism Chivaviro receives is not warranted. “You know Ranga Chivaviro, that boy is not a bad striker,” he told iDiski Times journalist Matshelane Mamabolo. “All he needs is for his teammates, the

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Nabi Gives Morris Update

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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi said the early injury of Tashreeq Morris against Mamelodi Sundowns was a major setback in the game, but it seems like he won’t be out for too long. Sundowns won the Betway Premiership clash against Nabi’s men 1-0 on Saturday, courtesy of a goal by Lucas Ribeiro. Unfortunately for Chiefs, Morris had to leave the field with an injury in the 26th minute already, and Nabi said that losing the big forward was a setback, as they had to change their tactic with Ashley Du Preez coming on. “He’s out maybe six, seven days,”

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Done deal: Mothiba Lands New Club

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South Africa international striker Lebo Mothiba has penned a short-term deal with Mamelodi Sundowns until the end of the season. Mothiba, 29, has been a free agent since parting ways with Ligue 1 club RSC Strasbourg in the off-season where he spent six years at. He’s return of 20 goals and six assists in 96 games didn’t make for bad reading, his injury troubles, having suffered a recurring knee injury saw the two parties agree for a new venture. After links with several clubs in Europe and a move to Standard Liege falling through, Mothiba spent time in Germany with

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