Allende On Downs Reclaiming Top Spot

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Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Marcelo Allende has spoken about the team’s return to the top of the standings amid stiff competition from Orlando Pirates. The Brazilians secured a 1-0 victory over Polokwane City on Wednesday in a catch-up fixture, earning maximum points on the road.  Allende, who netted the decisive goal, emphasized the importance of the win and admitted it was a difficult away match. “This type of pitch, these types of opponents, always tough playing away,” said Allende. “But we knew the goal would come at any moment. I’m proud of my team, all of them, victory was so important.”

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Le Roux Saves Best For Last As Pompey Boss Hails Bafana Midfielder

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It has been a season defined by patience, frustration and fleeting opportunity but Luke Le Roux may finally be signing off his debut campaign at Portsmouth with the kind of performances that justify the faith the club placed in him. After Pompey secured their Championship survival earlier in the week, head coach John Mousinho made wholesale changes at Stoke City’s Bet365 Stadium, handing Le Roux a rare start in their 3-1 triumph. The South African midfielder seized the moment, earning an impressive rating of 8 out of 10 from the club’s match reporter, and drawing warm praise from his manager

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Gabriel Touts Richards Bay Youngster For PSL Award

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Richards Bay FC coach Ronnie Gabriel has backed promising midfielder Lindokuhle Zikhali for the top PSL award as the season draws to an end. The Natal Rich Boyz have proven a tough opponent for the so-called big clubs, especially at their uMhlathuze Sports Complex home ground. Zikhali has been one of the standout performers all season, consistently delivering strong displays against top opposition and establishing himself as a key figure despite his young age. The 21-year-old has made 30 appearances in all competitions, scoring twice and Gabriel believes his performances put him firmly in contention for the Betway Premiership Young

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Cardoso Makes Admission Ahead Of Polokwane Clash

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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has admitted the importance of winning their league game against Polokwane City in midweek saying now everything in his side’s hands as far as the title race is concerned. The defending champions defeated Rise and Shine 1-0 in Seshego on Wednesday to return to the top of the Betway Premiership table with 61 points with a two point gap from second placed Orlando Pirates with both sides having four matches left to play. Sundowns came into the match on the back of two straight draws. Cardoso congratulated his charges for their efforts in Limpopo adding

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Rulani & Lorch On Cusp Of First Trophy In Libya

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A league and cup double dream remains alive for South African contingency Rulani Mokwena and Thembinkosi Lorch at Al-Ittihad after booking their spot in the Libyan Cup semifinals on Thursday. Having already bagged his first trophy outside Mzansi during his time at MC Alger, Mokwena is on the cusp of winning yet another title after their hard-fought win over Al Madina. ALSO READ: Barker Secures 1st Trophy With SimbaDe Reuck Honoured For Impressive Displays Ittihad had taken the lead in the quarterfinal clash against Madina via an own goal by Farouq Al Fleit in the 13th minute, but the hosts

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Jali Picks His Nedbank Cup POTT

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Nedbank Cup ambassador Andile Jali has named Durban City goalkeeper Darren Keet as his Player of the Tournament because of how the veteran keeper carried his side during the campaign. The curtain will close on this season’s tournament with the final between Keet’s City and TS Galaxy at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday.   The 36-year-old has been a star for his side first helping them to overcome Chippa United 3-2 on penalties in the first round, making three saves in the shootout. In the Last 16 round the KwaZulu-Natal based outfit were 2-0 winners on penalties against Motsepe

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Chiefs Targeting To Bounce Back Against Sundowns

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Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze says his players have a chance at redemption in their clash against Mamelodi Sundowns.  Following the 2-0 defeat in Bloemfontein, Chiefs have a week to return to the drawing board ahead of the massive clash against table toppers Sundowns. Amakhosi have a chance to cause drama in the title race after their 1-1 draw against Orlando Pirates twisted things at the top for the Buccaneers.  The first round between the two sides ended in a goalless draw, and a similar result would dent Sundowns’ title hopes. Kaze explained that a game of that magnitude against

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Mohafe Makes Admission Ahead of Facing Sundowns Again

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Polokwane City coach Phuti Mohafe has admitted the timing is far from ideal as his side prepares to face Mamelodi Sundowns again in a second successive league clash. The Brazilians secured a 1-0 win over Rise and Shine at Seshego Stadium, returning to the top of the standings ahead of Orlando Pirates. Masandawana host Polokwane once more on Sunday at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, aiming to stretch their lead at the summit. Mohafe acknowledged the challenge of the quick turnaround, saying the short gap between matches has limited his team’s preparation time for the encounter. “It doesn’t matter either way because

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Winds of Change For Bafana Star As Coach Departs

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For Lyle Foster, the 2025/26 season has felt like one long storm and now, as the final weeks of an already bruising Premier League campaign draw to a close, the wind has shifted again. The departure of Scott Parker from Burnley, confirmed on Thursday morning, marks yet another turn in the turbulent journey of South Africa’s most prominent footballer in England. Parker left Turf Moor by mutual consent following the club’s relegation from the Premier League, with assistant Mike Jackson handed interim charge for the remainder of the season. It is a change that carries significant implications for Foster, who

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