Mashego Defends Riveiro’s Non-Rotation After Downs Hammering

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Former Orlando Pirates striker Katlego Mashego has defended Jose Riveiro’s ‘non-rotation’ policy after they suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns this past weekend. Pirates were no match to a superior Sundowns outfit who raced into a 2-0 halftime lead before completing the rout in the second period to extend their lead at the top to nine points. Speaking to Thabiso Mosia on Game On, ‘Mahoota’ leapt to Riveiro’s defense for not tinkering with his system as he believes those where the best players the coach had at his disposal on the day. “The coach believes in a certain

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Cardoso Reacts To Surprise Downs Defeat

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach has reacted to his side’s surprise 1-0 defeat to TS Galaxy on Tuesday, lamenting his side’s heavy schedule. Masandawana came into the game on the back of their 4-1 win over Orlando Pirates, with many expecting the defending champions to extend their 10-match winning streak. However, a resilient TS Galaxy proved a stumbling block for Cardoso’s men, with Kamogelo Sebelebele scoring the only goal of the match. “We were dominant all game, TS Galaxy defended all game,” the Portuguese tactician told SuperSport TV. “Obviously we didn’t have the energy that we needed. Fourth match in 72

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TS Galaxy End Downs 10-Match Winning Run

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Kamogelo Sebelebele scored his first goal of the season as TS Galaxy humbled high-flying Mamelodi Sundowns in the Betway Premiership  to move up to fourth spot on the table with 25 points at Mbombela Stadium on Tuesday evening. The result was also Miguel Cardoso’s first defeat in the league since arriving in South Africa in December 2024 but Sundowns remain at the summit of the table with 42 points in 16 games. The defending champions enjoyed ball possession in the first half, getting into the Galaxy half and box, however were let down by their final touch in the opening

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Galaxy & Sundowns Starting XIs Announced 

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Starting line-ups for tonight’s Betway Premiership encounter between TS Galaxy and Mamelodi Sundowns at Mbombela Stadium have been announced. Galaxy have been in sublime form and on a run of 12 matches unbeaten in all competitions since Adnan Beganovic took over from Sead Ramovic.  The Rockets find themselves sitting seventh place in the league table with 22 points after 16 games and have a chance to move further up the table with a rare win.  Meanwhile, high-flying Sundowns have a chance to extend the gap at the top to 12 points and make it even more difficult for second-placed Orlando

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A Good Response After Pirates – Seema

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Sekhukhune United head coach Lehlohonolo Seema hailed his charges for a good response against SuperSport United after their defeat Orlando Pirates last week. Babina Noko scored first at the old Peter Mokaba Stadium but conceded a last-gasp goal as both sides failed to cancel each other out with the score ending 1-1. Despite not picking up three points against Matsatsantsa, Seema felt that a point was better than the nothing they got against Pirates even though he believes against the Buccaneers Sekhukhune did well. “It was a good performance from the guys even in the last game,” Seema told reporters

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Chiefs Make Lilepo Announcement

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Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed that their second goal against AmaZulu has been awarded to Glody Lilepo. The new Amakhosi striker got off the mark against Stellenbosch FC, scoring the only goal of the match. However, it turns out what many thought was a Richard Ofori own-goal in the previous 2-2 draw with AmaZulu has now also been awarded to the Congolese international. It appears the match official has awarded Lilepo the goal in his match report, and with no review committee existing in the Premier Soccer League, the Amakhosi winger will be given the goal. “Kaizer Chiefs’ second goal against

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Fadlu’s Simba Reclaim Top Spot

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Fadlu Davids’ Simba SC have reclaimed the top spot in the Tanzanian Premier League after beating Tanzania Prisons 3-0 on Tuesday. Simba were overtaken by defending champions Young Africans last match round after dropping points against Singida Fountain Gate. However, after Yanga themselves dropped two points in a goalless draw with JKT Tanzania on Monday, Simba used their chance to go top again. And they decided their tie in the first half already, following goals by Jean Ahoua (29), Elie Mpanzu (45) and Ladaki Chasambi (45+3). Simba now sit on 47 points from 18 games, one more than Yanga from

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‘Sundowns Had Nine Of Our Players’

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SuperSport United head coach Gavin Hunt has bemoaned the loss of talent at his disposal after nine of his former players featured for Mamelodi Sundowns against Orlando Pirates at the weekend.   The four-time league winning coach reckons that Matsatsantsa would most probably be very far with their football had they kept hold of majority of their talent which was sold. The Tshwane giants have struggled for form this term and currently sit in 12th position just six points above the relegation zone having won just four matches in 17 outings. Tashreeq Morris was recently sold to Kaizer Chiefs despite

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Makaab Defends Riveiro, Reveals His One Pirates Concern

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Player’s agent Mike Makaab has defended Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro and reveals what it takes for the Buccaneers to challenge Mamelodi Sundowns.  Makaab is an experienced player representative on the African continent who has managed some of the best talents in South Africa, with some even going as far as playing their trade abroad and some representing Bafana Bafana.  Makaab was once a coach in the early 1990s and with his experience, he spoke highly of Riveiro and what he has done for the club following some supporters questioning his abilities after the humbling 4-1 defeat against Sundowns

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