Koller Reacts To Fans Turning On Ahly Players

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Al Ahly head coach Marcel Koller has reacted to the club’s supporters turning on the players and defended his squad after the incident against CR Belouizdad. The African champions are known for their high standards and after three consecutive 0-0 draws to National Bank, Orlando Pirates and Pachuca, in which they missed the chance to reach the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final with the latter, the fans were on edge. And it spilt over after CR Belouizdad took the lead in Cairo on Sunday in their CAF Champions League clash, but the players responded emphatically with a 6-1 drubbing over the

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Kanu On Whether Zungu & Mthethwa Will Play Vs Downs

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AmaZulu FC co-coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi has ruled new signing Sandile Mthethwa out of this afternoon’s Betway Premiership tie against Mamelodi Sundowns while Bongani Zungu has an outside chance of facing his former side. Usuthu announced the arrivals of Sandile Mthethwa and Bongani Zungu last week with the coach revealing that former Orlando Pirates man will only play in January. With Zungu, “Kanu” said it might be possible for the midfielder to face his former side, however warned that the 32-year-old still has work to do as he hasn’t played competitively since leaving the former champions at the end of last

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Ncikazi Reveals Pirates’ Plan For Gallants Clash

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Orlando Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi has urged his charges to be wary of Marumo Gallants’ change in leadership but equally vowed that they will be gunning for maximum points when the two sides clash this afternoon. The Buccaneers’ last domestic action saw them suffer a shock 1-0 defeat to Stellenbosch FC before playing to consecutive CAF Champions League stalemates to Al Ahly (0-0) and Stade Abidjan (1-1). Having taken a moment from their busy December schedule to bring festive cheer to kids at the Tembisa Child and Family Welfare Society, Ncikazi further added that Pirates have to get three

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Rulani Makes Bold League Title Claim In Morocco

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Wydad Athletic Club head coach Rulani Mokwena has vowed to deliver the Botola Pro Inwi title at the Red Castle though he’s unsure of the time frame. The Red Castle missed an opportunity to go second place on the league table and narrow the gap between them and league leaders RS Berkane when they played a goalless draw against RCA Zemamre. Despite the draw away from home, Wydad will look on the positive as they avoided defeat and extended their unbeaten run to seven matches for the first time since the 2022/23 season. Mokwena made a bold statement stating the

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Khanye – Why Nabi Reminds Me Of Middendorp

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Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye says the club’s new coach Nasreddine Nabi reminds him of former mentor Ernst Middendorp with his style of play. Middendorp had two stints at Naturena with the first one between 2005 and 2007 and the second between 2018 & 2020 where he led the side to a second-place finish in the league after being pipped to the title by Mamelodi Sundowns on the final day of the campaign. With Nabi being brought in to awaken a sleeping giant, Khanye has not been impressed with the Tunisian mentor in his time so far, saying his

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Rulani’s Wydad Drop Points

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Rulani Mokwena’s Wydad Athletic Club dropped two points against Rennaissance Zemamra and missed a chance to go into second place. Wydad came to this game unbeaten in the last six matches, winning three and playing three draws. Having not lost to Zemamra in history Wydad aimed to continue the good in a tough away encounter. The Red Castle started the game like a house on fire and created a few opportunities, including a Cassius Mailula shot from inside the box, which for goal-line clearance. But Mokwena’s side seemed to have lost control of the game towards the last 10 minutes

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Mthethwa – Goal Vs Chiefs Not My Best Pirates Memory But…

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New AmaZulu FC defender reckons lifting the 2022/23 Nedbank Cup with Orlando Pirates trumps the feeling of scoring against Kaizer Chiefs as his biggest Buccaneers memory. Mthethwa, 27, joined Usuthu alongside Bongani Zungu last week and both players were presented to the media shortly after. Among many things discussed, Mthethwa also shared his best Pirates memories, saying it comes from lifting the Ke Yona Cup because he contributed massively with his winning goal against Soweto rivals Kaizer Chiefs in the semi-final. “I think the biggest memory with Pirates is winning that Nedbank Cup,” he stated. Join the iDiski Times WhatsApp

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Red-Hot Salah Snubs New Question On Future

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Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has opted to give nothing away when quizzed about his future at the club following another superb performance in Sunday’s 6-3 victory at Tottenham. The Egyptian bagged a brace as the Reds made another statement of intent in the title race and moved four points clear of second-placed Chelsea with a game in hand. The 32-year-old further edged his name in the club’s history books with 229 goals in 373 games since joining from Roma in 2017. With his current contract expiring in summer, Salah is yet to extend his stay and had a two-word answer

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Malesela Provides Squad Update Ahead Of Pirates Clash

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Marumo Gallants head coach Dan Malesela is unsure of how his charges will line up ahead of the Betway Premiership tie against Orlando Pirates on Christmas Eve. Bahlabane Ba Ntwa have managed six points in their last four matches and find themselves in 12th position on the Betway Premiership log with 10 points. “Dance” admitted that he is a bit worried about the playing personnel on the day considering how the opponents play with some players like Mpambaniso Monde out with suspension. “I’m going to sound like a prophet if I can do that, you know, let’s see how we

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