Riveiro – We’re Not Using Calculators

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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says they are not using calculators and want to secure a place in the last 16 with a victory over CR Belouizdad tomorrow. Pirates are one of only three unbeaten sides in the competition remaining after two wins and two draws in their opening four games in Group C. A win over the Algerian giants who they triumphed over 2-1 in Algiers in the group stage opener would eliminate them and see Pirates progress, likely with reigning champions Al Ahly, to the knockout stage of Africa’s elite club competition. “I wish I could know

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Chiefs Move Top After Hlongwane Brace

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Kaizer Chiefs moved top of the DStv Diski Challenge table with a 4-2 thumping over TS Galaxy and have a game in hand. Amakhosi move ahead of second-place Stellenbosch, who lost 4-0 in the earlier fixture to follow title-chasing side SuperSport United. In-form forward Naledi Hlongwane bagged a brace along with goals from Kamogelo Malefo and Kamogelo Malefo. The 19-year-old who bagged a brace for the PSL All-Stars in the recent Carling Cup triumph over Magesi has been linked with a promotion to the first team. Three points for Vela Khumalo’s side moved them to 30 points, one ahead of

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Late Shalulile Heroics Breaks Maniema Hearts

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Mamelodi Sundowns striker Peter Shalulile came off the bench to help secure a 2-1 comeback win over AS Maniema Union in their CAF Champions League group stage clash on Saturday afternoon. Union were eight minutes away from their first-ever win in their debut campaign in the group stage after three draws and a defeat in their opening four Group B games. Japhte Kitambala’s toe-poke shortly before half-time had the home side looking towards a historic win in the nation’s capital with his strike past CAF Goalkeeper of the Year Ronwen Williams, which was very much against the run of play. It

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Sundowns v Maniema Starting XIs Confirmed

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Mamelodi Sundowns and AS Maniema Union have confirmed their starting line-ups for their crucial CAF Champions League clash at the Stade de Martyrs this afternoon. In a Group B match-up that could make or break either side’s ambitions for the last-16, it proves a tantalising encounter. Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso acknowledged their fate in still in their own hands, but Union has proven to be a tricky customer in their debut group stage campaign. In their opening four games, they have drawn three and lost one, the first draw coming in their group opener in a 0-0 clash at

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Mothiba Linked With New Club After Wydad Assessment

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Bafana Bafana striker Lebo Mothiba has been linked with a return to France after a brief training stint at Wydad Athletic Club. The 28-year-old was invited to Casablanca by Rulani Mokwena’s side, who are in search of a striker for the second half of the season. However, much like Bongani Zungu, the lack of first-team football after injury-hit spells for the players, meant their lack of match fitness was the reasoning behind not signing. Ligue 1 club Montpellier has now been mooted as potential suitors for the robust striker who has been a free agent since leaving RCS Strasbourg in

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Ertugral Reveals City Focus During Current Transfer Window

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Cape Town City head coach Muhsin Ertugral is happy with the current squad as he states that he is not a fan of the mid-season transfer window. With the transfer window currently open until the 28th of January, Ertugral believes that the squad he has at City is enough but obviously would consider signing players. The 65-year-old made it clear that he is already looking to the following season when it comes to transfers as he will return to his role of Technical Director which specifically deals with such. Ertugral believes the youngsters at the club are coming through right

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Cardoso – We Have It In Our Hands

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso says they still have qualification to the CAF Champions League last 16 in their own hands ahead of their clash against AS Maniema Union. The two sides meet at the Stade des Martyrs in Kinshasa this afternoon with the Group B evenly poised after four rounds of fixtures. ASFAR, who take on Botola Pro rivals Raja Athletic Club lead the standings, with eight points, Sundowns in second with five, Raja with four and the Congolese giants with three points, having drawn three of their four games. “We are aware of the conditions of the

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Blockbuster DDC Returns This Weekend

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After two months of break, the most exciting youth league DDC in Africa will resume this weekend with mouth watering clashes. The weekend will begin with league leaders Stellenbosch FC traveling to the capital city to face fourth-placed SuperSport United. The defending champions look to extend the gap at the top with Kaizer Chiefs breathing in their necks. Later on Saturday, Amakhosi will welcome on-form TS Galaxy, which are led by former Chiefs player Bernard Parker. Amakhosi will look to put more pressure on Stellies, while Galaxy have a chance to put their name in the title race. Luke-warm Cape

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Nabi Gives Honest Answer On Fans’ Backlash

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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has insisted the club’s fans have the right to be frustrated if results are not forthcoming, as criticism is part of football. Amakhosi had gone through a spell of just two wins in nine games, and parts of the fanbase started to turn against the Tunisian mentor, but he could breathe a sigh of relief after his side beat Stellenbosch FC 2-1. After the match, Nabi addressed the fans’ right to criticise him but also insisted some of the critical voices may have a different agenda behind being vocal. “We have to respect our

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