Mosimane Harshly Criticised

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Pitso Mosimane has been harshly criticised after leaving Iranian giants Esteghlal, with the club’s former CEO Hojjat Karimi questioning his credentials. The South African tactician, who is currently Africa’s most successful club coach, left Esteghlal over payment issues and is currently a free agent. However, Mosimane’s departure hasn’t gone down well in Iran, with Esteghlal’s former CEo hitting back at Mosimane. “Right from the start, the gentlemen claimed that they brought the African Lion to Iran,” he said, as per Varzesh3. “Why did we need to bring a coach from Africa and a country whose football is much weaker than

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Davids Suffers Blow In Title Race

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Fadlu Davids’ Simba SC suffered a blow in the title race in the Tanzanian Premier League on Thursday afternoon. Simba had won 10 successive games, but dropped two points at Singida Fountain Gate today. Davids’ side took the lead in the 58th minute via Leonel Ateba after 58 minutes, but conceded the equaliser in the 75th minute. The result saw Simba drop into second place after Young Africans had hammered Kengold 6-1 on Wednesday. Despite Sead Ramovic leaving Yanga, the Tanzanian champions climbed back to the top of the log. Young Africans sit on 45 points from 17 games, one

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Riveiro – No Extra Pressure To Keep Up With Sundowns

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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has insisted he doesn’t feel added pressure to keep up with Mamelodi Sundowns in the title race this season. The Buccaneers are currently in second place, having won 11 of their first 13 games – six points behind leaders Sundowns, who have played one more game. After Pirates picked up another important three points at Sekhukhune United, Riveiro insisted the pressure at the club has not changed despite running Sundowns close in the title race, as he was always expected to challenge for titles with the Sea Robbers. “It’s the same pressure since day

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Zwane Admits It’s Been Tough…

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Mamelodi Sundowns captain Themba Zwane says it’s been tough on the sidelines but his recovery from injury is coming on positively. Zwane suffered a partial tear of his Achilles tendon while on international duty with Bafana Bafana which has limited him to only 229 minutes of football for Sundowns this season. He’s been spotted in recent weeks back in training, in a period where there have been doubts about whether he will be able to return back to full fitness for the remainder of the season. “In terms of injury, I’m coming along alright, and I’m starting to run on

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September Explains Mammila’s Chippa Return

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Chippa United coach Thabo September has welcomed the return of Morgan Mammila back in the technical team saying the latter brings valuable contributions on and off the pitch. Mammila made a return to the Chilli Boys after being named as one of the assistant coaches in the side’s 4-1 hammering of Magesi FC at Seshego Stadium on Wednesday afternoon. The last time the former Baroka FC CEO and head coach was with the Gqeberha-based outfit was last season where he went from being the head coach to a technical director on his way out. September explained to reporters in Seshego

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Ellis Names Banyana Squad To Face Lesotho

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Banyana Banyana head coach Dr Desiree Ellis has named her 30-woman squad to take on neighbours Lesotho in two international friendly matches later this month. South Africa have been inactive since playing Jamaica in two consecutive friendly internationals in early December last year, going down 3-0 and 3-2 respectively, and will now face Mehalalitoe at Lucas Moripe Stadium on 22 and 25 February 2025. One of the biggest and notable inclusions in Ellis’ squad is goalkeeper Jessica Williams of Badgers FC in Cape Town who made a name for herself at the 2024 COSAFA Cup after scoring a long-range freekick

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‘I Almost Stopped Playing Football’

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Polokwane City striker Puleng Marema admits that he was close quitting football to focus on his mother’s health, but she passed away after his return from an almost year-long injury. Marema, formerly Tlolane, is the longest-serving member of Rise and Shine and on Saturday played his 300th match in the Orange as City narrowly beat Chippa United 1-0 to remain in third position on the Betway Premiership log with 28 points. The 33-year-old has been with the club since 2012 and has scored 70 goals with 89 assists. He was part of the group that first gained promotion in the

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Riveiro Gives Thoughts On Otladisa’s Sekhukhune Loan

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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro reckons Sekhukhune United is the ideal loan club for winger Katlego Otladisa to show his true potential. Otladisa was sent on loan to Babina Noko in January after struggling for game time at Pirates and was a notable absentee in their midweek due to contractual obligations of his loan deal. Asked about his impressions on the former Marumo Gallants winger’s time at Sekhukhune so far, Riveiro said the 28-year-old is surrounded by good players at the Limpopo side and wished him well to grab his chance. “I wish him the best,” Riveiro answered iDiski

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Zwane – Nabi Is Cooking Something…

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AmaZulu FC co-head coach Arthur Zwane believes it’s clear that Nasreddine Nabi has progressed the team since his appointment. The former Chiefs winger and head coach returned to his former stomping ground on Tuesday evening to face Amakhosi and came away with a point after a 2-2 draw. However, Zwane admits it wasn’t an easy point to secure to return to Durban with, as he noted the changes implemented by Nabi, his technical team and the new-look squad. “The best thing you can do when you’re playing Kaizer Chiefs at home is to frustrate them because you don’t want them

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