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Pitso – Mofokeng Is Like Rodrygo But…

Pitso Mosimane has discussed some of the player development issues of South African football, saying Relebohile Mofokeng is like Real Madrid’s Rodrygo in size and perhaps skills but there are many other factors why SA doesn’t have a player at a top club in Europe. The South African tactician is currently without a club after leaving Esteghlal FC due to unpaid wages. While he is back in Mzansi, Mosimane is focussing on his Pitso Mosimane Youth Football project, where he is trying to tackle some of the issues in player development and prepare future Bafana Bafana players. During a conversation

Benni To Lure His Trusted Duo To Kenya

African Football, Featured, Local, SA Stars Abroad, Transfer Centre

Benni McCarthy is set to be joined by familiar faces as he takes over as the new head coach of the Kenya national team this week. McCarthy worked with Moeneeb Josephs as his goalkeeper coach during his time at AmaZulu, while Vasili Manousakis worked alongside him at Usuthu and Cape Town City. And upon agreeing to take over as the new leader of the East African nation, both have been requested to join his technical team. With Josephs, his former Orlando Pirates teammate, the deal is more straightforward, as the former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper expected to travel with McCarthy for

Riveiro – I Think It’s A Mistake To Say That

Betway Premiership, DStv Diski Challenge, Featured, Local, Transfer Centre

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says the influx of academy products making an impact in the first team is part of a collective effort and clear vision of the club. The Pirates match day squad that beat Cape Town City 2-1 this weekend had five development products, with the likes of Relebohile Mofokeng and Mohau Nota playing a crucial role in their win to keep their title race with Mamelodi Sundowns alive. Siyabonga Ndlozi, 22, also made a cameo from the bench whilst 19-year-old DStv Diski Challenge squad captain Mbekezeli Mbokazi was a notable name on the bench too.

Downs Make Major Announcement For Chiefs Clash

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Mamelodi Sundowns have announced their match against Kaizer Chiefs has been sold out. The game was moved from Loftus Versfeld to Lucas Moripe Stadium, with the Blue Bulls facing The Stormers at Loftus on the same day. On Monday, Sundowns had confirmed tickets had gone on sale for R40 (R15 for children). However, just a few hours later the league leaders announced tickets have been sold out. The match is scheduled to kick off at 15:30 on Saturday, 1 March.

Beganovic – Sundowns The Best Team In Africa

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TS Galaxy head coach Adnan Beganovic believes Mamelodi Sundowns are probably the best team on the African continent. Beganovic took over as head coach of the Rockets after initially being brought into the country as the assistant of Sead Ramovic alongside Mutsafa Kodro. While Kodro moved on with Ramovic to Young Africans and now CR Belouizdad, Beganovic stayed and accepted the role offered by President Tim Sukazi while Nerman Basic assumed the role of Technical Director whilst adding input into the first team set-up. They went on a 12-match unbeaten run after Ramovic resigned directly after the 1-1 draw against

Notoane Breaks Down How Downs Lost To CT City

DStv Diski Challenge, Featured, Local

Mamelodi Sundowns DStv Diski Challenge head coach breaks down how they lost to Cape Town City in a five-goal thriller. City brought themselves back into the title talk after beating Sundowns in a five-goal thriller at Malta Sports Ground in Cape Town. City led 2-0 going into the break, but Sundowns pulled one back late in the second half unfortunately they conceded the third one following a blunder from the goalkeeper late and Gamolemo Kekana’s goal was not enough to secure at least a point for Sundowns. Notoane admitted that they were not good in the first half as they

Mayambela On Target In Europe With Title In Sight

Bafana Bafana, Featured, SA Stars Abroad

Bafana Bafana winger Mihlali Mayambela is gaining momentum at the ideal time, scoring in consecutive matches. Mayambela appears to have regained his form in Cyprus, delivering for Aris Limassol with the 28-year-old scoring in a thumping 4-0 victory against Luther Singh’s AEL. This was Mayambela’s ninth goal contribution this season, comprising of four goals and five assists. With still a lot of games to play, the Khayelitsha-born is expected to score more goals and contribute more assists as they are five points behind Pafos with four games remaining before the first phase of the league concludes. Check out today’s Betway

Cardoso On Adams Since Downs Arrival

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has described talented attacker Jayden Adams as a jack of all trades and very intelligent. Adams has already hit the ground running since his big money move to the Tshwane giants and has in six matches scored twice. The 23-year-old is also making the regular starting 11 at the club as he looks to force his way back into the Bafana Bafana squad. And the Portugues mentor hailed the Cape Town-born attacker describing him as one of the club’s quality players. “We have quality players, and Jayden is of course one of them,” Cardoso

Riveiro On Royal AM Saga

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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro showed his sympathy to Royal AM players but also admitted it is an inconvenience to not be on the same number of games. The Premier Soccer League confirmed a few weeks ago to have postponed all Royal AM matches including cup games after issues with SARS. The Royal AM saga has caused inconvenience to all teams that were yet to play against the KwaZulu Natal-based side. With Pirates being one of the teams they are currently three games behind league leaders Mamelodi Sundowns. This comes after their match against Golden Arrows was postponed due