Mokwana Features As Al Hazem Win Again

Bafana Bafana winger Elias Mokwana clocked 77 minutes for Saudi Pro League outfit Al Hazem as they claimed a come-from-behind 2-1 win against Al Riyadh at Al-Hazem Club Stadium on Friday night. Since securing a move from Esperance Sportive de Tunis to the Saudi Pro League side on a season-long, the 26-year-old has experienced a contrast in form that has seen him in and out of the Bafana fold. Mokwana left Esperance after only one season, which was a short but successful stay at the club after they lured him to Tunisia from Sekhukhune United. He racked up 38 appearances

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Mosimane On Rele’s 10 Role Debate

Former Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane has weighed in on the debate regarding whether Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng should be deployed as a number ten. Mofokeng has shown significant development in the playmaker role at the club level, where he consistently creates chances and contributes both goals and assists.  National team coach Hugo Broos recently stated that he intends to use Mofokeng exclusively as a ten moving forward, noting that the youngster’s impact is limited when played on the wings.  Mosimane, however, suggests that his effectiveness in the role depends on the formation, noting that certain systems suit his

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Blackburn Honours Benni

Bafana Bafana legend Benni McCarthy and English legend Alan Shearer were among seven players honoured by Blackburn Rovers this week, as the club celebrated its 150th anniversary at a special Gala dinner. It was an evening steeped in memory, prestige, and a touch of footballing romance as Blackburn Rovers marked a remarkable milestone, 150 years of history, by honouring some of the figures who helped shape its story. At a glittering gala dinner held on Thursday night, the club paid tribute to seven distinguished names, awarding them Honour Caps in recognition of their lasting contributions. Among those celebrated were two

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‘Chiefs Can Decide League Title’

Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder George Maluleka reckons that his former side will play a key part in which way this season’s Betway Premiership title heads to. The Glamour Boys take on Orlando Pirates in the Soweto Derby on Sunday, 26 April, as they look to avenge their heavy defeat from the first round. Amakhosi suffered a 3-0 humiliation to their fiercest nemesis who have been on song as they sit top of the log standings looking to capture their first league title since the 2011/2012 campaign. The Naturena outfit have also turned their fortunes around after losing four consecutive matches

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Moriri Looking Forward To ‘Interesting’ Red Bull Leipzig Test For Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns legend Surprise Moriri says the upcoming exhibition match against Red Bull Leipzig will serve as a valuable benchmark for the club ahead of the new season. The Brazilians are set to host the German Bundesliga outfit on 29 May in a fixture that forms part of a broader partnership between the two clubs and one of their key sponsors. ALSO READ: Tso Makes Cardoso AdmissionCardoso Comments on Matthews’ Disallowed Goal & Penalty Moriri acknowledged the friendly nature of the match but was clear that competitive standards would not be lowered when the two sides meet on the field.

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Pirates Star – We’ll Try Emulate Last Derby

Orlando Pirates attacking midfielder Andre de Jong says the team aims to emulate their performance from the previous Soweto Derby against Kaizer Chiefs.  The Buccaneers thumped Amakhosi 3-0 in the first round back in February at FNB Stadium, a match where Amakhosi appeared well below par.  ALSO READ: Sibisi On Bouncing Back After League SetbacksOuaddou On the Importance Of The Derby in The Title Race However, Chiefs enter this fixture with significant momentum, having won five and drawn one of their last six league matches.  Pirates, meanwhile, have maintained impressive consistency this season and currently sit at the summit of

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Khalil On Improved Form Of Chiefs Attacking Players

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef is pleased to have a headache in selection in attack ahead of the Soweto derby against Orlando Pirates on Sunday saying it’s better than not having any options at all. Amakhosi head into the game on the back of a six-game unbeaten run, sitting in third position on the Betway Premiership log with 46 points having scored 28 goals so far. They are the fourth highest goal scoring side in the league this season after Pirates [50], Mamelodi Sundowns [43] and Lamontville Golden Arrows [31]. Flavio Silva is the current top goal scorer for

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Bucs & Downs Battle For DDC Title Continues

DStv Diski Challenge league leaders Orlando Pirates will continue with their title push when they face Magesi FC while second-placed Mamelodi Sundowns lock horns against Richards Bay. With three games remaining, Pirates will pay a visit in Limpopo at the Seshego Stadium to face struggling Magesi FC. Pirates are leading by three points at the top and a win would push them closer to their first-ever DDC title. Sundowns will play on Sunday with a lot of pressure as they will know the results between Magesi and Pirates already. Downs are on an eight-match winning streak. They’ve cut the gap

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Ouaddou On ‘Fit And Improved’ Chiefs Ahead Of Soweto Derby

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has expressed that they are wary of a ‘fit and improved’ Kaizer Chiefs outfit ahead of this weekend’s Soweto Derby. The two Soweto giants lock horns in the biggest spectacle on the local football calendar at the FNB Stadium on Sunday, 26 April. In the first round clash, Pirates brush aside their arch-rivals with a 3-0 demolition in what was a one-sided affair. A lot has however changed since. Chiefs have gone on a six-match unbeaten run while the Buccaneers have equally been on form which has seen them occupy the summit of the Betway

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