Cardoso Hails Adams’ Quality

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has opened up on the ‘quality’ of new signing Jayden Adams and his quick adaptation in the squad. Sundowns lured Adams to the club after a long-protracted transfer saga that began at the start of the season with Stellenbosch. They eventually landed him in January in a deal that could reach as high as R20-million and view him as one of the most talented midfielders in South African football. And the South Africa international has hit the ground running, with two cameos against Sibanye Golden Stars and Golden Arrows, before earning starts in convincing

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Riveiro – Eyes Not Reflecting Dlamini Impact

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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says Kabelo Dlamini played his role in a deeper midfield position after questions around his suitability for the role. Dlamini started alongside Makhehleni Makhaula in the absence of Thalente Mbatha in the 4-1 loss to Mamelodi Sundowns at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday afternoon. While he was his usual, fluent and dynamic self, he lost possession 20 times over the game as Sundowns profited on several swift counter attacking plays. “I don’t think so [it was a mistake], Kabelo was helping us a lot on the ball, always giving us extra time on the ball

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Sundowns Break Chiefs Record In Pirates Drubbing

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Records continue to tumble at Mamelodi Sundowns after the defending Betway Premiership champions hammered Orlando Pirates 4-1 to steer nine points clear at the summit of the log. Miguel Cardoso’s charges raced into a 2-0 halftime lead before eventually winning the game 4-1 courtesy of strikes from Grant Kekana, Lucas Ribeiro Costa’s brace and a thunderous strike late on from Teboho Mokoena. Not only did Masandawana take charge of the title race, but they broke a new PSL record having scored 35 goals in 15 league games this season. This also means it’s a new PSL record for goals at

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Rulani – Why I Won’t Talk About Lorch & Co.

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Rulani Mokwena has praised the new additions by Wydad Athletic Club, including Thembinkosi Lorch, but insisted he doesn’t want to talk too much about the players as they will do their talking on the pitch. Mokwena’s side secured a comfortable 2-0 win over Hassania d’Agadir on Sunday, to move within just one point of second-placed AS FAR. After the match, Mokwena was full of praise for his debutants, including Lorch, who came off the bench in the 64th minute. “I’m proud of the debut of all the players, except the last 10 minutes we lost a lot of balls, but

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Official: Former Downs Midfielder Lands New Club

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Former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Erwin Saavedra has completed a return to his former team Club Bolivar. Saavedra, 28, joined Sundowns from the Bolivian giants in February 2022, however failed to live up to expectations at Chloorkop. He had already returned to Bolivar on loan in February 2024 before he was recalled ahead of the current campaogn. But with the return of Matias Esquivel and the signing of Lucas Suarez on loan, there was no space for the midfielder, and Sundowns opted to part ways in January. Saavedra has now returned to Club Bolivar, as previously indicated by this publication. “A

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Rulani’s Wydad Make It 4 In A Row, Lorch Makes Debut

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Rulani Mokwena’s Wydad Athletic Club have won four Botolo Pro games in a row for a first time under the South African tactician. The former Mamelodi Sundowns coach saw Cassius Mailula collect his Player of the Month award before the match. Mailula started the 2-0 win over Hassania d’Agadir, while new signing Thembinkosi Lorch was named on the bench for a first time. Wydad opened the scoring in the 36th minute via Jamal Harkass, and extended their lead ion the 56th minute via Ismail Moutaraji. Lorch made his debut, coming off the bench in the 64th minute. The saw Wydad

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Lorch’s Wydad Shirt No. Revealed

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Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates winger Thembinkosi Lorch will wear the number four shirt at Wydad Athletic Club. Lorch joined the Moroccan giants on a short-term loan during the January transfer window and could make his debut on Sunday night. He has linked up with Rulani Mokwena for a third time after both had spells at Pirates and Sundowns together. Lorch is in the squad to face Hassania d’Agadir on Sunday evening, with the match kick off at 21:00 SAST. Lorch is the third former Sundowns player at Wydad, following Cassius Mailula, who was named the club’s Player of

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Matthews – What Morris Told Me Before Chiefs Move

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SuperSport United Chief Executive Officer Stan Matthews has admitted that he could not prevent Tashreeq Morris from joining Kaizer Chiefs as the club could not afford what Chiefs were offering. Matthews addressed the media in Durban before his side’s 2-1 loss to AmaZulu where he admitted that the club could have probably been far if they didn’t sell their best players in the past though in the same breath said they don’t believe in blocking players’ futures especially when they cannot meet offers from elsewhere. This was in reference to Morris who joined Chiefs in the January transfer with Matthews

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Durban City Go Five Points Clear, Spurs’ Relegation Woes Continue

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Motsepe Foundation Championship leaders Durban City beat Venda FC to open up a five-point lead while Cape Town Spurs and Leruma United suffered the biggest defeats this weekend as their relegation woes continued. In-form Namibian international Joslin Kamatuka was the hero for Durban City as his solitary goal saw them beat relegation-threatened Venda FC 1-0 on Friday night. In Limpopo, Black Leopards hammered Cape Town Spurs 3-0 with Bethuel Muzeu, Thendo Mukumela and Farai Madhanaga all recording their names on the scoresheet. Brandon Truter’s Upington City ended their 11-match winless run by narrowly beating Pretoria Callies 2-1. Trevor Mokwena scored

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