Cardoso On Mkhulise Exit Talk And Team Meeting Over Rumours

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso came out to quash speculation around Sphelele Mkhulise and Peter Shalulile. After the 4-0 thumping of Golden Arrows in which Mkhulise started and was substituted after 36 minutes, ironically for Shalulile, before the flood gates opened. Cardoso came out to end speculation on the duo. Mkhulise has been reported to be leaving the club for a venture in North Africa, while Shalulile was said to have been offered to several clubs as Sundowns are looking towards a new direction where the Namibia captain is no longer part of the long-term plans. Whether it’s true

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Riveiro Shares Thoughts On Pirates Penalty

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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has shared his thoughts on the injury-time penalty his side received against Kaizer Chiefs in Saturday’s Soweto Derby. The Buccaneers picked up an important three points to keep pace with Mamelodi Sundowns in the title race, thanks to Patrick Maswanganyi’s last-minute panenka penalty. Riveiro said after the match that he hadn’t seen the replay yet, but from the sidelines it looked referee Masixole Bambiso made the right call. “Even though I think the result is fair, it’s a reflection of both performances in my opinion. It was not a 5-0 performance,” he told the

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Durban City Open Gap, CT Spurs Into Relegation Spots

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Durban City have opened a gape at the top to four points after beating Kruger United, while Cape Town Spurs have dropped into the relegation spots. On Friday night, Durban City narrowly beat Kruger United by 1-0, with Joslin Kamatuka on the scoresheet with his sixth goal of the campaign. Meanwhile, it was raining goals at Athlone Stadium between Cape Town Spurs and third-placed Milford FC. The KwaZulu-Natal-based side led by 2-0, with midfield maestro Mthetheleli Mthiyane opened the scoring, and Siphosethu Ndlabi doubling the lead for the Milford. However, Khaya Mfecane pulled one back for the Urban Warriors with

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Former Pirates Midfielder Close To EPL Move – Report

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Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Marshall Munetsi has been linked with a move to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Deadline Day in the UK. Having left Pirates for Ligue 1 side Stade Reims on a free transfer back in July 2019, the towering midfielder has emerged as one of their standout players in the French top-flight. Telegraph journalist Mike Mcgrath has suggested that Wolves are “close to agreeing a deal” with Reims on Deadline Day. Munetsi scored four goals and registered two assists in 21 league outings for the Ligue 1 side this season, featuring in attacking and defensive midfield. Overall, he has

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Cardoso – Why Sundowns Had To Let Lorch Leave

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso says Thembinkosi Lorch was not happy at the club due to limited first-team opportunities. Lorch, 31, joined Sundowns in a major January transfer deadline move last year with major fanfare as a star of Orlando Pirates moving over to Chloorkop. He was seen as the perfect figure to aleviate the pressures on club captain and chief playmaker Themba Zwane as one of Rulani Mokwena’s main targets during his tenure. But his spell at the club quickly fizzled out due to competition and fell completely out of favour upon the exit of Mokwena to Wydad

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Cardoso Explains Mkhulise First-Half Sub

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has explained why he hauled off Spehlele Mkhulise in the first half of their 4-0 win over Golden Arrows. Sundowns cruised to victory in a dominant display but they struggled to break down Arrows before Mkhulise made way for a tactical change where Shalulile added another number in attack at the Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium. His impact was felt as he won a penalty for Lucas Ribeiro Costa to dispatch before the break and then added two goals himself in the second half before Teboho Mokoena added gloss to the finish with a later

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Sundowns Move Six Clear Of Pirates

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Mamelodi Sundowns moved back to six points clear of Orlando Pirates with a 2-0 win over Golden Arrows in their Betway Premiership clash at Lucas Moripe Stadium on Sunday evening. In a match where Arrows stifled and frustrated Sundowns for most of the opening half, Miguel Cardoso showed his bravery by taking the decision to haul off Sphelele Mkhulise after 36 minutes for Peter Shalulile. And the Namibia hitman, chasing the all-time record goalscoring record in the Premier Soccer League made an immediate impact. He won the penalty with his first action, which Lucas Ribeiro Costa slotted home with aplomb

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Official: Lorch Lands New Club

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Thembinkosi Lorch has completed his loan move to Wydad Athletic Club from Mamelodi Sundowns, the Moroccan giants confirmed. Lorch, 31, has struggled for game-time since joining Masandawana last year January, only featuring in seven games this season. However, he had been offered a new lease of life under Rulani Mokwena and will now link up for a third time with the former Orlando Pirates and Sundowns coach. The skilful winger was unveiled by the club today after agreeing on a short-term loan, as previously reported by this publication.

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Sundowns & Arrows Starting XI Announced 

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Starting lineups for this afternoon’s Betway Premiership clash between Mamelodi Sundowns and Golden Arrows at Lucas Moripe Stadium have been confirmed.  High-flying Sundowns have a chance to reclaim the six-point gap at the top this afternoon when they face Arrows.  Sundowns are enjoying a good run of a seven-match winning streak and aim to extend it to eight this afternoon against their hoodoo team. Miguel Cardoso and his troops are also in the CAF Champions League quarterfinals and Nedbank Cup round of 16.  Arrows has had a lukewarm form lately following three draws, one win and one loss in five

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