Sundowns Youngster Hails Mudau Influence

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Mamelodi Sundowns winger Kutlwano Lethlaku has hailed the influence of Khuliso Mudau on his professionalism with senior players offfering a major role in guiding the emerging talent at the club. The 20-year-old winger is widely considered one of the brightest prospects in South African football and has already made his mark in the first team with four goals and eight assists in 32 games since making his professional debut last season. Having won the U20 Africa Cup of Nations and reaching the knockout stages of the U20 FIFA World Cup, the School of Excellence Academy product has already caught the attention

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Smith Lifts Trophy For QPR

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Promising South African defender Tylon Smith has lifted the London Senior Cup with the Queens Park Rangers Development squad which marked another milestone in his career. Smith, 20, has featured three times in the senior squad since his transfer from Stellenbosch, and looks poised to become a more prominent figure for the Championship outfit next season. Held in high regard within the technical team, Smith, who was seeking a loan move in January for more regular first team football was informed by head coach Julien Stéphan that his development would be best served around the first-team squad. After 11 appearances

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‘We Knew Pirates Would Cause More Trouble Than Downs’

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AmaZulu FC coach Arthur Zwane has revealed why his side viewed Orlando Pirates as a bigger threat than Mamelodi Sundowns this season. Usuthu have spent most of the campaign hovering around the top six as they push for continental qualification, and currently sit fourth on 42 points after 26 matches.  Zwane explained that thorough analysis of all teams shaped their expectations, noting that Sundowns’ demanding schedule—including the FIFA Club World Cup, CAF Champions League, and domestic competitions—could slow them down.  Moreover, most of their key players play for Bafana Bafana, took part at AFCON and are now preparing for the

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Broos Makes Honest Admission About Lorch’s Bafana Exclusion

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has made an honest admission about including Al Ittihad attacker Thembinkosi Lorch in the national team following his impressive form. Lorch was last in the squad in June 2022, and his absence from Bafana has been a hot topic of discussion under Broos’ leadership with many believing he deserved a spot in the team even during the last two Africa Cup of Nations tournaments in Ivory Coast and Morocco. Broos was speaking on MSWon947 with Robert Marawa about the team’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday. The Belgian mentor admitted that

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McCarthy Allays Fears As Chiefs Prepare For Siwelele Showdown

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Kaizer Chiefs defender Aden McCarthy has quashed suggestions he’s been hampered by an injury as he looks forward to finishing his 2025/26 breakout season strong with the Soweto giants. There is a quiet confidence about McCarthy these days, and why wouldn’t there be? The 22-year-old Chiefs defender has just committed his immediate future to Naturena, signing a fresh two-year contract with an option to extend, and cemented his place a regular in the heart of the back-four. The ink had barely dried when attention turned, as it always does in football, to the next ninety minutes which saw them hold

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Broos Reveals Next Possible Bafana Opponents Before WC

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has confirmed Nicaragua and Puerto Rico as their next two possible opponents in friendly matches before their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Mexico. With just 43 days to go before the biggest global football spectacle takes centre stage in the US, Mexico and Canada, Broos is fine tuning his squad preparations before they head off to the Americas. South Africa has been pitted in Group A alongside co-hosts Mexico, South Korea and the Czech Republic. They open their global showpiece account against El Tricolor on June 11, a repeat of the 2010 WC

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Mudau Deflects Pressure In Fierce PSL Title Race

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Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana defender Khuliso Mudau says they can’t put themselves under pressure, but they are ready to appease their supporters by getting back to winning ways in the fierce league title race this season. Sundowns take on Polokwane City at Seshego Stadium this evening, before hosting them at Loftus Versfeld this weekend, with six points on offer, that could take them above Orlando Pirates by five – before the Buccaneers are next in action in seven days time against Stellenbosch. Having dropped points against Stellies and Richards Bay, with two draws, Mudau is acutely aware that pressure

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Khune Heaps Praise On Chiefs Star

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Kaizer Chiefs legend Itumeleng Khune has heaped praise on goalkeeper Brandon Petersen, saying his performances are showing his desire to be at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and compete for the Goalkeeper of the Season award. Petersen, 31, has shaken off all the doubt and criticism directed at him over the past and firmly established himself as a consistent performer for Amakhosi and earned the captain’s armband in the process. As one of the shining lights for the club this season, with 16 clean sheets in 31 games across all competitions and only 20 goals conceded – he could be

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Cardoso Comments On Venue For Polokwane Tie

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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has shared his thoughts on the smaller venue where his side will face Polokwane City in their upcoming fixture. The Brazilians recently dropped points in a 0-0 draw against Richards Bay in the Betway Premiership at the small uMhlathuze Sports Complex, a venue Cardoso felt disrupted their usual style of play. Looking ahead, Sundowns will once again have to adapt, as their fixture against Rise and Shine has been moved to Seshego Stadium.  The change comes after Old Peter Mokaba Stadium was booked to host a COSATU May Day rally during the same week.  Cardoso

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