Official: Zothwane To Land New Club After Magesi Exit

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Former Magesi FC assistant coach Papi Zothwane is set to join the Richards Bay technical team as they continue their search for a head coach after Brandon Truter’s exit. The relegation-threatened outfit have had a torrid first half of the season and have won just two with nine draws in their opening 14 games and currently occupy 14th place, just two points above bottom-placed Magesi FC. The KwaZulu-Natal-based side recently parted ways with Truter following a poor run of results which saw them going seven matches without a win. Ronnie Gabriel and Siboniso Gumede took over in the interim, but

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Stellies’ Potential CAFCC QF Opponents Confirmed

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With Stellenbosch FC writing history by qualifying for the Last-8 in their first-ever CAF campaign, they will face one of the tough opponents left in the competition. Steve Barker’s side received a humbling 5-0 defeat at RS Berkane on Sunday but had already wrapped up second place with their 2-0 win over Stade Malien last weekend. As a consequence, the Cape Winelands side, who had to play all their home games away from their actual home ground at Danie Craven Stadium, finished second in Group B with nine points. They will now face one of the other group winners, namely

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Cardoso Reveals Truth About Mothiba Links

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has confirmed Lebo Mothiba is currently training with the club but cannot help the team in the short term as he is still recovering from his long-term injury. Mothiba, 28, has been without a club since leaving Racing Strasbourg in July and had recently been with Rulani Mokwena at Wydad Athletic Club. However, after leaving Wydad, the towering striker was pictured in Sundowns training, leading to speculation he could rejoin his former club. Cardoso did confirm that the player is training at the club but insisted he will need time to regain his fitness

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Hunt Breaks Silence On Morris & Saile Deals

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SuperSport United head coach Gavin Hunt has all but confirmed Tashreeq Morris’ move to Kaizer Chiefs, while Christian Saile will move the other way and join Matsatsantsa. Morris, 30, only joined SuperSport in October and had scored two goals in nine appearances for the club – including a 1-0 winner over Amakhosi. However, he is now on his way Naturena, with the announcement of his arrival expected this week, with Hunt confirming he couldn’t stand in the player’s way. “He just came in two months ago,” the SuperSport coach said. “He’s done well for us, obviously it’s a blow but

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Zwane – What Nabi Told Me Before Man Of The Match Display

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Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Samkelo Zwane has revealed that coach Nasreddine Nabi told him to play higher before the side’s 1-0 win over 10 men Sekhukhune United on Sunday. The 23-year-old was in the thick of things in attack in the encounter, creating some chances especially in the first half. Though nothing came from those chances, the player was rewarded late in the game as he set up substitute Mfundo Vilakazi’s sole goal in the 87th minute. The player who had come under criticism from some parts of the club’s fan base was the Man of the Match and he said

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Stellies Secure Last 8 CAFCC Spot Despite Thrashing Loss

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Stellenbosch FC qualified for the CAF Confederation Cup knockout stage despite suffering a heavy 5-0 defeat to RS Berkane in their final Group B match on Sunday. Steve Barker’s charges trailed 2-0 at halftime thanks to goals from Oussame Lamlioui in the seventh minute and Yousseff Mehri’s strike in the 15th minute. It was 3-0 in the 66th minute through Paul Bassène, which saw the hosts finish top of the group with an unbeaten streak of five wins and a draw to move to 16 points. Stellies on the other hand finished second in the group with nine points to

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Mailula On Target As Rulani’s Wydad Climb Into 3rd

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Cassius Mailula was on target as Wydad Athletic Club won their third successive game for the first time under Rulani Mokwena. The Moroccan giants beat DHJ 2-0 on Sunday evening to climb into third place on the Botola Pro log thanks to goals in either half. Mohamed Rayhi scored the opener in the 38th minute from the penalty spot, while Mailula netted his side’s second in the 61st minute. It was Mailula’s second goal of the season, while the former Mamelodi Sundowns forward also has five assist. The win comes after victories over Mogreb Tetouan and Union Touarga, to take

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Cardoso Reacts To Sundowns Conceding ‘Stupid’ Goal

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso was absolutely livid at how they conceded a goal in the last 10 minutes which denied them finishing top of Group C in their final CAF Champions League tie against AS FAR Rabat on Sunday. Sundowns had taken a 12th-minute lead through Peter Shalulile but the home side let themselves down conceding in the 83rd minute through Amin Zouhzouh despite creating an avalanche of chances as the sides shared the spoils. In his post-match interview, the Portuguese mentor had a go at his players for not paying attention to detail as well as not

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Pirates & Downs Potential CAFCL QF Opponents Confirmed

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Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns have found out which teams they can face in the CAF Champions League Last-8 after all eight quarter-finalists were confirmed. The Buccaneers secured top spot in Group C with a statement win against record champions Al Ahly, meaning they will now face one of the runners-up from the other three groups, as CAF rules state. As a consequence, Jose Riveiro’s men could meet MC Alger, who finished in second place behind Al-Hilal in Group A. Another potential opponent are Pyramids after the Egyptian giants finished level on points in Group D, but behind Esperance de

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