Nabi Reflects On Chiefs Start And Reveals Major Target

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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi feels they should have more points in the league based on their performances and revealed his ‘dream’ for the rest of the season. In Nabi’s debut season, there’s been a mixed reception despite notable changes in playing style they sit in sixth place with 25 points after 17 games. Seven wins, four draws, and six defeats, 20 goals scored, 19 conceded – it hardly gets pulses races for the most of the passionate supporters of Amakhosi, but he duly notes, it’s been a season of fine margins. “In terms of results, we believe we

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Ngezana & FCSB Collect Massive Win In Europa League

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South Africa international Siyabonga Ngezana and his Romanian side FCSB took a giant leap toward making the Europa League Round of 16 after they handed PAOK a demoralising 2-1 defeat at home in the opening leg of the knockout round play-offs. The only previous European meeting between the two sides came on matchday two of this season’s UEFA Europa League, with the Romanians winning that tie 1-0 in Greece. The Thessaloniki giants were left to rue a costly first-half red card, in which Ngezana was involved in as he was dished a yellow card which saw him celebrate Taison’s sending

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Cardoso Clarifies ‘We Prepared 20 Minutes for Pirates’ Remarks

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has insisted he was misunderstood about his remarks that they only prepared 20 minutes ahead of the Orlando Pirates game. Masandawana beat their title rivals 4-1 last week Saturday but lost to TS Galaxy three days later on Tuesday. Ahead of the top-of-the-table clash, Cardoso had stated “we only training 20 minutes for Pirates” but he now insisted he was misinterpreted, as he was referring to tactical work on the training pitch. “The other day when we spoke about the match against Pirates, some people didn’t respect me about what I said – I

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Cardoso Confirms 9 Sundowns Players Ruled Out

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has confirmed 9 players are ruled out with injury for their upcoming clash against Mpheni Home Defenders in the Nedbank Cup. Sundowns have come through a gruelling week in which the played four games, which included a shock loss to TS Galaxy on Tuesday in Mbombela. However, they will remain in high spirits due to the 4-1 thumping of Orlando Pirates in the league last weekend, as they now take on the ABC Motsepe League side from Limpopo. Sundowns host the Limpopo-based outfit on Sunday afternoon at the Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium (15h00), but

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Riveiro Remains Coy On Saleng & Squad Updates

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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has insisted it’s not in his job description to give health updates on players like Monnapule Saleng, when asked about the where-abouts of the winger. Saleng had a great start at Pirates this campaign, scoring five goals in 13 games, including one in the MTN8 final, but has last featured for the club in December against Al Ahly. His recent absence from the squad has come into question with speculation rife about his long-term future at Mayfair. Riveiro was asked about an update on the player’s situation as well as a general injury update

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Zuma Opens Up On Chiefs Exit

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Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Dumisani Zuma has opened up about his departure from Naturena, saying he doesn’t have an alcohol challenge despite reports suggesting otherwise at the time. Zuma joined Amakhosi in 2017 from Bloemfontein Celtic but left in June 2022 due to disciplinary issues. The 29-year-old moved to AmaZulu where he played 23 matches in all competitions and scored one goal before joining the now defunct Moroka Swallows.   Zuma, who is currently without a club, spoke to Metro FM’s Sports Night Amplified with Andile Ncube on Wednesday where he shared insight on what happened at Naturena.   “No

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Teko On How Downs Dominance Separated Men From Boys

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Former Mamelodi Sundowns midfield maestro Teko Modise hailed his former side, claiming they taught Orlando Pirates a real football lesson. The defending Betway Premiership champions displayed sheer class as they put the Buccaneers to the sword with a rampant 4-1 scoreline to extend their lead at the summit of the standings. Miguel Cardoso’s charges were however brought back to earth on Tuesday night after a narrow 1-0 defeat to in-form TS Galaxy as they suffered their second defeat of the campaign. ‘The General’ also added that the match between Sundowns and Pirates was a statement of why the Tshwane giants

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Titus On Filling Rayners’ Shoes

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Stellenbosch FC winger Devin Titus has emphasised that he will bring his own flavour to the game when they take on Polokwane City in the Nedbank Cup on Thursday evening. The two Betway Premiership teams are playing for a spot in the last eight of the cup.  While they drew their league encounter earlier this season in Polokwane, the last time the two clubs met in Stellenbosch was when Iqraam Rayners scored a record five goals in April last year, Rayners has since moved on to Mamelodi Sundowns, and when asked about Rayner’s absence this time around, the 23-year-old Bafana

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Riveiro – How Squad Reacted After Downs Defeat

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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has opened up on their week in preparing for Baroka after their 4-1 defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns. Pirates host the second-tier side at Orlando Stadium in the Last-16 Nedbank Cup on Saturday afternoon, looking to bounce back from a major disappointment. Having lost in their top of the table clash at Loftus Versfeld last week, Riveiro admits there was more than just physical recovery that was needed after a gruelling three-game period during 10 days. “The players are looking very well. We went through a tough week in terms of the level of the

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