Makhanya’s Chances Boosted Ahead Of MLS Opener

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South Africa youth international Olwethu Makhanya could be in line for a breakout season in Major League Soccer (MLS) with Philadelphia Union. The 20-year-old joined Union from Stellenbosch FC in a reported R8-million transfer but struggled to break into the senior set-up since. He’s racked up 31 appearances for the reserve team, scoring two goals and impressed the club, who decided to retain him for the 2025 season. The arrival of head coach, Bradley Carnell, has further enhanced his chances, and he’s featured prominently in their pre-season campaign as they played Slavia Parague, AGF Aarhus and CF Montreal ahead of

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Riveiro On Dramatic Pirates Comeback Win Over City

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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says their 2-1 comeback win over Cape Town City shows the mentality of his players in the title race this season. Having lost to City in the reverse fixture in the Mother City, it appeared the Citizens would be walking away from Orlando with a league double. But a second half fightback with Tshegofatso Mabasa and substitute Goodman Mosele, in his first game of the season after a long-term injury, netted the late winner. Rivieiro stated boldly that every player in the squad is good enough to play, to contribute and have the mentality

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Sundowns Run Riot Vs Galaxy

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Mamelodi Sundowns regained their 12-point lead at the top following a convincing 4-1 victory over TS Galaxy, which marked the third consecutive loss for The Rockets. Sundowns initiated the goal-scoring within the first minute following Lucas Ribeiro’s cross to Iqraam Rayners, who subsequently laid it off to Peter Shalulile, and he capitalized on the opportunity. Masandawana maintained their momentum, swiftly augmenting their lead to 2-0 after Marcelo Allende’s cross and Peter Shalulile’s dummy enabled Rayners to control and finish the play, doubling the lead merely six minutes into the match. TS Galaxy promptly responded after Sphiwe Mahlangu secured possession in

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Wydad Drop Points

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Rulani Mokwena’s Wydad Atlethic Club dropped points for the first time since December after being held to a goalless draw by CODM Meknes. Mokwena’s men had won the last four games in a row, which saw them climb into second place on the log. However, on Saturday they failed to beat ninth-placed CODM at home, as Mokwena opted to include both South Africans, Cassius Mailula and Thembinkosi Lorch into his line-up. However, Lorch’s game was finished after 60 minutes, while Mailula was replaced after 75. The result sees Wydad stay in second place with 40 points from 22 games, but

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Pirates Leave It Late At Orlando

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Goodman Mosele was the hero for Orlando Pirates as they rallied from a goal down to beat Cape Town City 2-1 at Orlando Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The home side had the first chance on target in the third minute, but Relebohile Mofokeng’s shot was too tame. Thalente Mbatha then attempted a long range shot three minutes later which fell kindly to Darren Keet. Pirates almost took a gifted lead in the 11th minute after Idumba Fasika’s attempted clearance hit off the crossbar with Keet beaten. Patrick Maswanganyi missed a glorious chance to give Pirates the lead in the 18th

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Sundowns & Galaxy Starting XIs Confirmed 

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Mamelodi Sundowns and TS Galaxy have confirmed their starting 11s for the Betway Premiership clash at Lucas Moripe Stadium this afternoon.  In the first round, Galaxy shocked Sundowns by beating them 1-0 at Mbombela Stadium in what was a mouthwatering clash even though Masandawana have since picked up vital wins as they beat Mpheni Home Defenders 2-0 and Marumo Gallants 3-1 to move 12 points clear at the top with only two defeats this season after 17 games. The Tshwane giants will be without the services of Denis Onyango and Tashreeq Matthews who both received red cards in their past

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Chiefs Release Statement On Fan Troubles

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Kaizer Chiefs have issued a rallying cry to the club’s fans to stop misbehaving at matches after being handed down a fine of R150, 000 by the PSL Disciplinary Committee. Amakhosi were charged for crowd trouble who threw missiles at officials in the wake of their 1-0 Soweto Derby defeat to arch-rivals Orlando Pirates on 1 February. The club has now since issued a statement after their previous withheld suspension was brough forward which they must pay immediately. “Kaizer Chiefs Football Club acknowledges the decision of the PSL Disciplinary Committee following the hearing on 20 February 2025 regarding spectator misconduct—specifically

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Pirates & CT City Announce Starting XIs 

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Orlando Pirates and Cape Town City have confirmed their respective starting lineups for this afternoon’s highly anticipated Betway Premiership encounter at Orlando Stadium.  It’s been one month and three weeks since Cape Town City dented Pirates’ title hopes in the Mother City with a shock 1-0 following Darwin Gonzalez’s solitary goal. The Buccaneers will look to get revenge and keep their title hopes alive this afternoon as they come into tie after suffering a 4-1 defeat against Mamelodi Sundowns. Pirates saw their match against Golden Arrows in midweek postponed due to a waterlogged pitch which made it even more difficult

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PSL Midfielder Retires Aged 25 Due To God

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Former SuperSport United midfielder Jesse Donn has announced his retirmement from the beautiful game despite only being 25, saying it’s a decision based on faith. Donn, 25, joined SuperSport from Ubuntu Football Academy in 2019 and emerged as one of the hottest prospects in the league. He was on the fringes of the national team squad under Hugo Broos but fell out of favour upon the return of Gavin Hunt as head coach, who preferred a midfield duo of Grant Margeman and Siphesihle Ndlovu. After 71 games for Matsatsansa, Donn had officially left SuperSport ahead 2024/25 and had been spotted in training

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