Duba Makes Bold Chiefs Claim

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Kaizer Chiefs winger Wandile Duba says he can lead the side’s attack and has the confidence to do so. Duba is one of the rising youngsters at the side touted as one of those who can carry the responsibility of the team in attack. With Chiefs in a revival season after going nearly a decade without a trophy, there has been some criticism of a lack of leadership in the squad – with Duba confidently stating he ready for more responsibility. “I think if you have a heart of a lion there is nothing that can beat you,” said the

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AS FAR Coach – Why Sundowns Are Even Loved In Morocco

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AS FAR assistant coach Jamil Benouahi aims to keep the winning spirit in the Moroccan team ahead of Mamelodi Sundowns clash. AS FAR surprised a lot of football supporters in Africa after qualifying for the quarter-final before Mamelodi Sundowns or Raja Club Athletic. The Moroccan side qualified for the knockouts without losing a single game, winning two, and drawing three of their five games so far. Benouahi, who took over media duties for head coach Hubert Velud, made it clear that his side want to maintain the winning mentality in the team, but also admitted Sundowns are being loved their

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Cardoso Not Thinking About Negative Result Vs AS FAR

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso says he is not thinking about the possibility of being eliminated from the CAF Champions League in their do-or-die clash against AS FAR. Sundowns are coming to the game, knowing that a draw would send them through to the knockout stages, while a win would see them finish top of the group and have the advantage in the quarter-finals to play the second leg at home. However, a defeat could mean elimination from the CAF Champions League before the knockout stages for the first time since 2018 when they finished third in their group

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Obrigado Opens Up On Progress Under Nabi

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Kaizer Chiefs teenage sensation Mfundo ‘Obrigado’ Vilakazi says he is happy with the progress he has made under Nasreddine Nabi this season. The 19-year-old has featured in 14 games overall, starting two, while scoring once and setting up one more. Many fans have called for more starts of Vilakazi, but he insisted he pleased with his season so far. “From a personal point of view, I am happy with my progress,” he told the club’s media team. “I have managed to get into the starting XI twice this season and I just want to keep on learning and improving. “I

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Al Ahly Coach Blames Ref For Pirates Defeat

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Al Ahly coach Marcel Koller has blamed the referee for their 2-1 defeat to Orlando Pirates, saying the referee ruled out a clear goal for his side. The Buccaneers collected all three points in Cairo in another statement win in the CAF Champions League to top the so-called ‘Group of Death’ unbeaten and with 14 points. The hosts thought they had scored a late equaliser in injury-time but it was ruled out for offside by the officiating team, much to the displeasure of Koller, who called for VAR to be introduced in the CAFCL group stages. “Al-Ahly scored a valid

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Mofokeng Opens Up On Historic Win In Cairo

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Orlando Pirates talent Relebohile Mofokeng says they always expect to win in reaction to beating Al Ahly in the CAF Champions League in Cairo on Saturday evening. Pirates secured their third away win in four attempts against the record 11-time African champions to win Group C unbeaten with 14 points, four ahead of the Red Devils. Mofokeng got the scoring underway with a deft touch before Hussein El Shahat pulled one back before Tshegofatso Mabasa’s late winner. “Yes we always expect to win, obviously we always want to win, so yeah, I think we worked hard for the win, they

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Pirates Down Ahly In Cairo To Win CAFCL Group Unbeaten

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Orlando Pirates have won their CAF Champions League Group C unbeaten after their 2-1 win over champions Al Ahly at the Cairo International Stadium on Saturday evening. Both games secured progression from the group before a ball was kicked in the capital of Egypt on Saturday, with CR Belouizdad and Stade d’Abidjan already eliminated from the competition. But the group winner spot was up for grabs and it was a different Pirates to what many are accustomed to under Jose Riveiro with a pragmatic approach against the record 11-time winners. But they took the lead after 53 minutes, when star

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MLS Side Make Decision On Hlongwane Ahead Of New Season

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Major League Soccer (MLS) side Minnesota United have announced highly-rated forward Bongokuhle Hlongwane has signed a new three-year contract. Hlongwane, 24, joined the USA-based outfit in January 2022 from Maritzburg United (Durban City) after impressing in the South African top flight and breaking into the senior South Africa national team. He’s been an ever-present figure at the club over the past three seasons, racking up 30 goals and 14 assists in 108 games which led to interest from the Turkish Super Lig and Germany in recent months. However, he’s now committed to the club on a new deal that could

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Ramovic Suffers Early CAFCL Exit With Yanga

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Young Africans have been eliminated from the CAF Champions League in the final match of Group A – which many dubbed as the Group of Death. It represents a disappointing end to their campaign in the competition of a three-game unbeaten run that gave them a fighting chance of qualification at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium this afternoon in Dar es Salaam. Needing a win over Algerian Ligue 1 champions MC Alger, they were held at home to a 0-0 draw despite dominating the game for large spells with 69% of the ball and 18 attempts at goal, to MCA’s three

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