Pitso’s Esteghlal Remain Unbeaten But Frustrated

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Pitso Mosimane’s Esteghlal F.C. missed the chance to move further up the Persian Gulf Pro League after a 1-1 draw against Aluminium Arak on Friday afternoon. Mosimane’s side are now on a six-game unbeaten run but continue to drop points with their fourth draw in 13 league outings this season. The point leaves them on 16 points and in eighth place, 12 points behind league leaders Tractor SC. Uzbekistani star Jaloliddin Masharipov gave Esteghlal the lead from the spot going into the break but they were eventually pegged back after the hour mark by Mohammad Kazemian. The spoils were shared

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Chiefs Legend Passes On

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Kaizer Chiefs have announced that legendary centre-back Jackie Masike has passed away on Thursday. Masike played for the club in the 1980s and was one of the top dogs at Amakhosi but has sadly passed away just a few days after the club already announced the passing of Peter ‘Pele’ Mokotedi. “Kaizer Chiefs are deeply saddened at the news of the passing of the legendary Jackie Masike last night,” the club stated. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones and we wish them strength and comfort in this time of grief. “‘Asinimali’s’ legacy as a Kaizer

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Rulani Makes Bold Claim After Latest Clash

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Wydad Athletic Club head coach Rulani Mokwena believes they’ve made a huge statement by getting a point away from home against ASFAR Rabat. Wydad were close to getting maximum points at ASFAR, coming from a goal down to lead the match 2-1 at half-time. But goalkeeper Youssef El Motie committed a blunder just five minutes into the second half and ASFAR grabbed the opportunity with both hands and equalise to make it 2-2. The Red Castle moved to third place with 23 points after 14 matches, but they are seven points behind RS Berkane who have a game behind. After

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Vilakazi – Why We Signed Zungu & Mthethwa

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AmaZulu FC co-coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi explained why they signed Bongani Zungu and Sandile Mthethwa. Usuthu announced two new signings just a few days before the January transfer window opens. The KwaZulu Natal-based side is currently sitting in 13th place with nine points after eight games. Vilakazi praised President Sandile Zungu for the latest two signings and believes that they will not only help in playing but also help the youngsters grow. “They definitely gonna be a good addition in our setup, they will have a huge impact but obviously they are aware that they’ve joined a moving train,” he said.

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Cardoso Gives Downs Injury Update

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has given an update on the club’s long injury list, saying they have a big enough squad to cope with it. Sundowns will play more games than any other team in South Africa this season, with them being involved in the CAF Champions League and also the FIFA Club World Cup. They’ve already lost Themba Zwane and Rivaldo Coetzee with long-term injuries, while Rushwin De Reuck and Marcelo Allende left the pitch with niggles in their 1-0 win over Stellenbosch FC. “Let’s understand that most of these injuries, they were not traumatic injuries, so

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Zungu Reveals Reasons For Downs Exit

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New AmaZulu midfielder Bongani Zungu has explained it was his decision to leave Mamelodi Sundowns because he was mentally not in the right space at Chloorkop. Zungu, 32, joined AmaZulu as a free agent this week and his first game for his new club will be against his old club on 24 December. Ahead of the clash, Zungu faced the media for the first time in Usuthu colours and also discussed his Downs exit, saying it was his own decision to leave. “Yes, I felt it was the time for me to leave,” he said. “I made the decision for

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Riveiro On Whether He’s Looking At Revenge Vs Magesi

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Carling All Stars coach Jose Riveiro says he does not see the match against Carling Knockout Cup champions Magesi FC as an opportunity for revenge. Magesi eliminated Riveiro’s Orlando Pirates from the Knockout Cup in the first round, going down 3-2 in front of their home fans. Now Riveiro is meeting Clinton Larsen’s side for bragging rights in the Carling Black Label Cup, with the PSL All Stars side voted for by fans. The Spaniard admitted that facing Dikwena tṧa meetse is personal, however he is reserving that for when he meets them in the league later this month in

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Mokwena Shocked By Stone-Throwing Incident

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Wydad Athletic Club head coach Rulani Mokwena has condemned the stone-throwing towards his players by ASFAR supporters after 2-2 draw. One of the bigger fixtures in the Botola Pro Inwi had it all last night between 2022/23 league champions ASFAR and Mokwena’s Wydad AC. The Classico ended in a 2-2 draw after a horrible mistake by Wydad’s goalkeeper Youssef El Motie allowed the hosts to equalise, while The Red Castle were also reduced to 10 men following a red card received by former Mamelodi Sundowns defender Abdelmounaim Boutouil. After the final whistle, things got heated when ASFAR supporters threw missiles

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Du Preez Praises Riveiro

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Kaizer Chiefs striker Ashley Du Preez has praised Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro ahead of the Carling Black Label Cup on Saturday. Du Preez has made it into the PSL All Stars team for the second successive time and he’s got a chance to win the trophy back-to-back under Riveiro. This is also the second time he will be coached by the Spanish tactician, as he led them in the previous campaign and was again voted as coach for the PSL All Stars. Du Preez highly praised Riveiro ahead of Saturday’s clash against Magesi FC. “Its our second time with

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