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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Nabi Gives Chiefs Injury Update, Confirms 6 Out

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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has given an injury update ahead of his side’s Last 16 Nedbank Cup match against Chippa United on Saturday. Chiefs will miss a chuck of their regulars duo to suspensions and injury. Amakhosi are looking to go further in the only competition they have a real chance at a trophy in a decade following their early elimination from the Carling Knockout Cup earlier in the season. Yusuf Maart is suspended for the game at FNB Stadium, while a host of other influential players, including midfielder Sibongiseni “Ox” Mthethwa, are nursing injuries. “For Saturday game

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Amajita Drawn In ‘Group Of Death’ At U20 AFCON

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South Africa’s U20 side – Amajita – have learnt their opponents for the upcoming U20 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire. The draw took place in Cairo on Thursday, with Amajita being drawn in Group B, alongside Nigeria, Egypt and Morocco. ALSO READ: Amajimbos Learn U17 AFCON Fate Raymond Mdaka’s men qualified for the tournament after beating Zambia 2-0 at the in the Cosafa U20 final. The U20 AFCON will see 13 teams compete from 26 April – 18 May, 2025, with the top four nations to qualify for the 2025 FIFA Under-20 World Cup that will be staged

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Amajimbos Learn U17 AFCON Fate

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South Africa U17s have been drawn in Group …. for the 2025 U17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. With the draw taking place in Cairo, Egypt, this afternoon, South Africa were among the late inclusions after the tournament was increased from 12 to 16 teams. The teams were divided into four Groups (A, B, C and D) – with South Africa, Angola and Zambia the Cosafa representatives for his edition. A record 10 African nations from the tournament will qualify for the 48-team 2025 FIFA Under-17 World Cup that will be staged in Qatar from 5-27 November, 2025. U17

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Nabi – Fans Don’t Want To Hear This

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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasredine Nabi says he understands the process of rebuilding is frustrating for supporters but assured the players are starting to get more confident in his project. Chiefs come into their Last-16 tie against Chippa at the back of a morale-boosting 1-0 win over Stellenbosch at Athlone Stadium last week. With the Nedbank Cup the last realistic opportunity for silverware in Nabi’s debut season as they look to end their decade-long trophy drought, he confirmed they are ready and prepared for the showdown this weekend. “We want to go as far as we can, even until the

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Baroka Boss – We’re Attempting To Kill Our Big Brother

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Baroka FC chairman Khurishi Mphahlele says his side view Orlando Pirates as a “big brother” and in as much as they love their brother, they are going to “try and kill him” on Saturday. The sides meet in the Last 16 round of the Nedbank Cup at Orlando stadium over the weekend in Orlando, with Baroka looking to use the cup to remind fans of their giant killing days and also get momentum going for the league. Though memories of the 2018 Telkom Knockout Cup final remain a highlight for the Limpopo Motsepe Foundation Championship side, Baroka know Saturday will

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Mofokeng – I Won’t Disappoint Them

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Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana winger Relebohile Mofokeng has thanked the public for their support after picking up his new vehicle prize for winning the Gauteng Sport’s Personality of the Year Award. Mofokeng secured a new VW Polo this week as part of the prize for winning the prestigious honour for his exploits in 2024. “I’d like to thank everyone who voted for me. I think I have been performing well. I’m going to continue working as hard as I have been,” Mofokeng said. “I won’t disappoint them as they have voted for me. This is going to motivate me

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Mendieta Opens Account In Saudi

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Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Stellenbosch playmaker Junior Mendieta scored his first goal in Saudi Arabia for Al-Faisaly. Mendieta joined the Saudi Yelo League side in the January window as a free agent after parting ways with Greek Super League side FC Volos. Lured to the Gulf by former AmaZulu head coach Pablo Franco Martin, who has been a keen admirer of his talents, they face an uphill task to survive this season. The Argentine scored his first goal for the club in his second start in the 1-1 draw against Al-Jubail, which leaves them 16th in the 18-team division and

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Ramovic On Mayo Attitude, Provides Injury Update

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CR Belouizdad head coach Sead Ramovic says Khanyisa Mayo has a bright future ahead of him and waved concerns of a serious injury. Mayo, 26, scored the opening goal for CRB in Ramovic’s league debut as they beat USM Khenchela 3-0 to move to the top of the Algerian Ligue 1 table. But there were some concerns for the South African as he was forced off the pitch with an ankle injury before half-time. “He’s a fantastic player with so much quality. Technically very good, skilful, and always looking to improve,” Ramovic tells iDiski Times. “What stands out the most

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