Downs Suffer Loss In Drama-Filled CAF Tie In Morocco

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Nine-man Mamelodi Sundowns suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat against Raja Club Athletic in a CAF Champions League Group B clash in Morocco. Both Group B matches kicked off at the same time with AS FAR Rabat welcoming AS Maniema Union and Raja battling Sundowns. Raja understood the task as they knew anything less than three points would put their hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages in doubt.  From the word go, it was a hit moment as Lucas Ribeiro got booked inside six minutes alongside Raja midfielder Mohamed Zrida and 14 minutes later Federico Bikoro also got into the

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Rulani Back To Winning Ways

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Rulani Mokwena’s Wydad Athletic bounced back to winning ways in the Botola Pro League as they beat Moghreb Atlético Tetuán 2-1 on Saturday evening. It was a good away win for Wydad, who went up early thanks to a 17th-minute penalty from Mohamed Rayhi. Rayhi then doubled the lead twelve minutes later with his second goal, with an assist by Cassius Mailula, which gave Mokwena’s boy a 2-0 lead at the break. Tetuán threatened a comeback in the second and pulled a goal back just before the hour mark, via defender Mohamed Rahim. But in the end it was a

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Raja & Sundowns Starting XIs Announced

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Raja Club Athletic and Mamelodi Sundowns have announced their starting lineups for this evening’s CAF Champions League clash at Stade Larbi Zaouli. Rooted to the bottom of Group B, Raja has a difficult task this evening as they welcome an in-form Sundowns outfit. The Eagles are yet to win a game in the CAFCL group stages after three matches this campaign. Meanwhile, Sundowns look to carry on where they left off as they narrowly beat Raja 1-0 in Tshwane two weeks ago. The 2016 CAFCL winners visit Morocco for the second time in a space of a month after playing

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Tito & Rele Strikes Move Pirates Top Of Group C

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Strikes from Relebohile Mofokeng, Patrick Maswanganyi & Deon Hotto handed Orlando Pirates a convincing 3-0 win over Stade d’Abidjan to top Group C. Pirates started the game like a house on fire putting pressure on Stade d’Abidjan with Tshegofatso Mabasa nearly put Pirates in front after a glancing header just four minutes into the game. Kabelo Dlamini took a wonderful shot from outside the box but Drissa Bamba was equal to the task as he made a brilliant save. After pilling the pressure, in the 22nd minute Pirates took the lead after a good combination that was started by Patrick

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Cameo For Foster As Burnley Joins Leeds At The Top

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Bafana Bafana striker Lyle Foster was a 78th-minute introduction as Burnley narrowly saw off Blackburn Rovers 1-0 to join Leeds United at the summit of the English Championship. Zian Flemming netted the only goal of the afternoon in the 60th minute for Scott Parker’s side who have now moved level on points with Leeds on 52 points from 26 matches though they have played one match more than Leeds. Foster has been slowly working his way back into the fold at the Clarets after sustaining an injury in Bafana’s 5-0 victory over Congo back in Octoberand being sidelined for the

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Pirates vs Abidjan Starting XI Announced

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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has announced his starting 11 for their Group C CAF Champions League encounter at Orlando Stadium this afternoon. The Buccaneers will be eager to seal maximum points in their own backyard after CR Belouizdad stunned defending champions 1-0 on Friday which also saw Jose Riveiro’s charges slip to third in the stadnings. Despite Pirates being overwhelming favourites, Stade d’Abidjan will draw inspiration from the Belouizdad and Al Ahly result with head coach Alexandre Lafitte having already vowed to exploit Pirates weaknesses when the two sides clash. Riveiro on the other hand is fully aware

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Amorim Tells Man United Board To Sign No 1 Target Now – Report

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Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has told the club’s board to land Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres, a report has claimed, according to Daily Mail. Gyokeres has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford amid the club’s recent woes and achieved some amazing numbers under Amorim during the pair’s time at Sporting Lisbon. Both Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee could leave the club in the January transfer window, with the English international having made it clear that he wants a new challenge while Zirkee has really struggled to strike a regular starting berth since his summer move. The Red

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Cardoso Downplays Advantage After Raja Coaching Changes

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has dispelled the notion that the coaching changes at Raja Casablanca will sway the game in their favour. The Brazilians could take control of Group B should they come away with maximum points in Morocco and group leaders FAR Rabat stumble in their match. In his pre-match presser, the Portuguese mentor argued that despite the coaching change, Raja will still be a difficult opponent to overcome. “When we are at the level we are at, with teams and players at the level that Raja and Sundowns have, there are no problems that affect the

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Stade d’Abidjan Coach Issues Warning To Pirates

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Stade d’Abidjan head coach Alexandre Lafitte has maintain a positive attitude in believing they can beat Orlando Pirates in order to increase their progression chances. The Ivory Coast side remains rooted at the bottom of Group C, but last night’s results between CR Belouizdad and Al Ahly SC have opened chances for any of the four sides to advance into the knockout stages. D’Abidjan are yet to win a game in the group stages after losing to Belouizdad and Al Ahly and then held Pirates to a 1-1 away in Abidjan. Lafitte believes that Pirates have their own weaknesses which

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