ODG Makes Motupa & Sekgota Admission

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Magesi FC head coach Owen Da Gama has admitted that while he waits for attackers Gift Motupa and Kgaogelo Sekgota to be in the best shape he needs to sign an experienced forward this January transfer window. Da Gama arrived at the Limpopo side in December 2024 finding the team at the bottom of the Betway Premiership log but managed a point in his first game, away at TS Galaxy. However, the PSL rookies lost 1-0 to AmaZulu at the weekend to remain at the foot of the table with just seven points in 12 matches. On his arrival, Da

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Zwane On Zungu’s Debut Goal At AmaZulu

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AmaZulu FC co-coach Arthur Zwane has praised Bongani Zungu’s quality after the midfielder’s debut goal in only his second match for the club. Zungu scored the only goal away at Magesi FC to fire Usuthu into the top eight on Saturday afternoon in his official first start since arriving at the club last month. Zwane says it has been difficult to get the former Mamelodi Sundowns man and others into top shape because of several reasons which why he is proud of the goal and the win essentially as it is a result of the side’s resilience.   “Look, there

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Riveiro Leaps To Mbatha’s Defense After Stick From Fans

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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has explained his reaction with the club’s fans after Thalente Mbatha lost possession in some moments during the game. The Buccaneers booked their place in the quarterfinals of the CAF Champions League after a 2-1 win over Algerian giants CR Belouizdad at Orlando Stadium on Sunday evening courtesy of strikes from Relebohile Mofokeng and Thalente Mbatha. The Spanish mentor leapt to Mbatha’s defence urging the fans that they must understand that players are also human beings with feelings, showing that emotion toward the fans after Mbatha’s belter from range which won them the game.

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Stellies Set To Snap Up Galaxy Star

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Stellenbosch FC are close to sealing a move for midfielder Thato Khiba despite late interest from Orlando Pirates. The 28-year-old has been a revelation since joining Galaxy from Marumo Gallants in July 2023 and returning into a more familiar central midfield role. During his time with Gallants, where they reached the CAF Confederation Cup semi-finals, he was fielded in a right-back role. His versatility and consistency in multiple roles have now seen him emerge as a prime target from several clubs in the league, with Stellenbosch previously making a move for him in the off-season. However, they have now returned

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Chiefs Coach Explains Nabi’s Red Card

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Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Khalil Ben Youssef has explained why Nasreddine Nabi was sent off after the final whistle by the referee. Amakhosi lost 1-0 to Golden Arrows on Sunday, missing out on the chance to climb up the log. But what made matters worse is that Nabi received a red card after the final whistle, which will now likely see him miss the next two games against Sekhukhune United and in the Nedbank Cup. Ben Youssef explained Nabi received his marching orders after approaching the referee over the amount of injury-time added. “Normally in football, if you make a

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Rulani’s Wydad Secure Dramatic Win

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Rulani Mokwena’s Wydad AC registered a dramatic late win to keep their CAF Champions League qualification hopes alive. Wydad came to the game under massive pressure after Renaissance Zemamra and MAS, who occupy second and third place, collected maximum points. The Red Castle didn’t start the game as they would have wished as they conceded inside 17 minutes, Youssef Kajai drew the first blood. But it didn’t take long for Wydad to find the equaliser as Mohamed Rayhi converted from the penalty spot and took his goal tally to seven this season.  The game went into the break all level

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Former Pirates Coach Into CAFCC Quarters

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South African tactician Fadlu Davids made history for himself after qualifying Simba SC into the CAF Confederation Cup quarterfinals in his debut season at Estádio 11 de Novembro in Luanda on Sunday evening. Davids, 43, took over the hot seat at the beginning of the current campaign and has brought livewire to the side as they’ve emerged as serious title contenders. Simba curently top the NBC Premier League in Tanzania with 13 wins from 15 outings, having lost and drew one, and lead rivals Young Africans by one point (40). The Tanzanian giants needed just a point to seal passage

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Bafana Star Secures CAFCL Last-8 Spot

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Bafana Bafana winger Elias Mokwena has scored his side’s winner to help ES Tunis qualify for the CAF Champions League knockout stages. Mokwana, 25, scored his third goal in the CAFCL this season to hand Esperance a 1-0 win at Djoliba on Sunday evening. Esperance moved to 10 points in Group D, and secured their spot in the Last-8 with a game to spare. The Tunisian giants moved at the top of the log, level on points with Pyramids who qualified for the quarter-finals on Saturday. Mokwana has now scored three goals and set up two more, as he continues

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Barker Opens Up On Adams To Sundowns Talk

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Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker said he would not confirm nor deny whether Jayden Adams had played his last game for the club in their 2-0 win over Stade Malien. The South Africa international midfielder looks poised to join Mamelodi Sundowns this week, with the two clubs reaching an agreement on his transfer fee. With personal terms still to be ironed out, it’s likely Adams will be confirmed as a new signing for Sundowns this coming week. And he managed to score in the 2-0 win alongside another of Stellenbosch highly sought-after talents Fawaaz Basadien, as they booked their

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