Al Ahly Robbed? Hlungwani Dissects Disallowed Goal Vs Pirates

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Former PSL referee Victor Hlungwani reckons that Al Ahly was denied a legitimate goal in their CAF Champions League defeat to Orlando Pirates this past weekend. The defending champions succumbed to their second group stage defeat, going down 2-1 to the Buccaneers having also previously lost 1-0 to CR Belouizdad. ‘The Principal’ argued that the Red Devils’ goal should have stood because the player who scored the goal had received the ball from his teammate who was onside. “Here we saw Al Ahly scoring a very good goal, and here we’re going to education,” Hlungwani said on SABC’s Soccerzone. “Offside

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Chippa Utd Set For Pirates Midfielder 

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Orlando Pirates midfielder Sonwabo Khumalo is on the verge of joining Chippa United on loan.  Khumalo is a Pirates DStv Diski Challenge graduate who is known for his skills and good technique but never got to make his senior debut at Pirates, even though he trained with them several times. He made his name in the 2022/23 DDC league, where his team finished second, losing the title in the last few matches of the season.  This publication has established that Khumalo is on the verge of joining the Chilli Boys on a six-month loan from Pirates.  The lanky left-footed player

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Official: Del Campo Secures Club

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Switzerland youth international Rubén del Campo has returned to Spain with Murcia CF after initial discussions with Kaizer Chiefs. The Soweto giants had agreed personal terms with the striker who was available on a free transfer upon leaving Atlético Ottawa. However, the deal was called off, with Chiefs opting to pursue other targets, with Tashreeq Morris set to arrive in a swap deal with Christian Saile and Glody Lillepo being chased from French club Valenciennes. Del Campo now returns to the country where he turned out for San Fernando, Melilla, Numancia and Atletico de Madrid – the club who lured

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Official: Gallants Snap Up 3 Players

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Marumo Gallants have confirmed the signing of strike duo Junior Dion, Junior Zindoga and Ibrahim Conde The Betway Premiership outfit have struggled in front of goal this term, scoring just 12 goals in 14 matches and conceding a staggering 23 in the process. On Tuesday afternoon, Bahlabane Ba Ntwa announced the signing of the trio via a club statement: “Marumo Gallants FC is thrilled to announce the latest additions to our talented squad. The appointments include the signing of striker Junior Zindoga. The Zimbabwean-born footballer made a name for himself in Maritzburg United playing in the Multichoice Diski Challenge. “Zindoga

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Official: Man City Splash Cash On Two Signings

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Manchester City have announced the signing of defensive duo Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis from Lens and Palmeiras, consecutively. Khusanov joins the Cityzens for €40m plus add-ons on a four-and-a-half-year contract until 2029 while Reis, already dubbed as ‘one of world’s most promising young stars’, has been snapped up in a €35m deal, also until 2029. The defending EPL champions have endured a torrid run over the past couple of weeks with many believing they have lost grip on being able to defend their league title for the fifth consecutive season. City announced their new two January signings on social

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Chiefs Coach Gives Blom Injury Update

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Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Ben Youssef Khalil has revealed that they were forced to take off Njabulo Blom in their match against Sekhukhune United after he got injured just 10 minutes into play. Blom started the match, his 12th appearance in the league this season, however, could not finish the tie after picking an injury early in the game. Khalil explained that like with Rushwin Dortley, they had to take a bit of time before making a final decision on keeping Blom on the pitch, and after consultation with the medical team, they had to protect the midfielder and sub

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Cardoso On Adams’ Arrival

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso says anyone joining the club including Jayden Adams won’t be gifted a place in the team as there are expectations that everyone earns theirs. Sundowns announced Adams’ arrival on Saturday on a three-and-a-half-year deal with an option to renew, in a long-awaited move since last season. The Portuguese mentor spoke about the side’s targets in the transfer market saying the club is doing a great job in identifying talent to boost what’s already there. However, reminded the players that they need to know that they are going to have to prove themselves. Cardoso says

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Hlungwani Assesses Letlapa Red For Vilakazi Tackle

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Former PSL referee Victor Hlungwani has applauded Akhona Makalima for her bravery in issuing a red card in the match between Kaizer Chiefs and Sekhukhune United at the weekend. Babina Noko were reduced to 10 men in the 84th minute when Vuyo Letlapa was given his marching orders for a lounging tackle from behind on youngster Mfundo Vilakazi when the referee had stopped play because of remonstration between both sides. The Glamour Boys took numerical advantage as ‘Obrigado’ charged toward the Sekhukhune defence before powering a low shot past Badri Sangare to hand Amakhosi a narrow 1-0 victory. Dissecting the

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Nasir Breaks Silence On ‘AWOL’ Claims

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SuperSport United striker Abubeker Nasir has dismissed claims that he went “awol” at the club, saying his absence was due to injury and a misunderstanding. Nasir, 24, joined Matsatsantsa on a season-long deal from Mamelodi Sundowns in an attempt to revive his career. The Ethiopia international star joined Sundowns from Ethiopia Coffee where he emerged as one of the most sought-after talents in African football but had endured an injury-ravaged stay at Masandawana since. He is yet to feature for SuperSport and now made headlines for allegedly going absent without leave in the new year – claims he has now

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