Khumalo Explains Several Amajimbos Changes

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Amajimbos head coach Vela Khumalo is pleased with the result and not the performance from his side’s narrow 3-2 victory over Mauritius in the COSAFA U17 Youth Championships in Auckland Park. South Africa raced into a comfortable 3-0 half-time lead courtesy of Sive Pama, Neo Bohloko and Omphemetse Sekgoto’s strikes. Khumalo rang a few changes in the second period and saw his side concede two goals which set up the match for an epic finale. The result saw South Africa top Group C with nine points and qualify for the semis where they will meet nemesis Zambia for a place

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Berg On Cardoso’s Mandate At Sundowns

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Mamelodi Sundowns Sporting Director Flemming Berg says Miguel Cardoso’s mandate is to win every competition the club competes in. Cardoso replaced Manqoba Mngqithi as head coach at the club on Tuesday in a press briefing that took place at Chloorkop this afternoon. The decision doesn’t come as a surprise, with Mngqithi never actually being appointed officially as the head coach by the club, but in fact as interim after Rulani Mokwena’s exit. Incoming Cardoso knocked Sundowns out of the Champions League semi-final last season with wins home and away but was sacked by Taraji this season after an indifferent start

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Cardoso Breaks Silence On Downs Job

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New Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has insisted he wants to write his name in the history books of the club to follow the likes of Pitso Mosimane and Rulani Mokwena. Cardoso, 52, replaced Manqoba Mngqithi as new Sundowns head coach, bringing in three of his assistants namely, Fabio Fernandes, Pedro Azevedo and João Araújo, while Steve Komphela and Kennedy Mweene also stayed on from the previous technical team. Miguel first thanked his new bosses for their trust in him, as he was unveiled during a press conference at Chloorkop on Tuesday. “Thank you to the Motsepe family, to

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Who Stays, Who’s Gone? Motsepe Explains Downs Changes

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Mamelodi Sundowns chairman Thlopie Motsepe has detailed the structural changes done at the club after Miguel Cardoso replaced Manqoba Mngqithi as head coach. On Tuesday, Sundowns had invited local media to a press conference, where they confirmed that Cardoso would take over in the latest “restructuring” of the club’s technical team. Mngqithi who was in charge of 22 games has been sacked, alongside Romain Folz and Wendell Robinson, while Steve Komphela and Kennedy Mweene stay as part of the new technical team. “This was based on the need for us to redirect, reenergise to make sure that our club achieves

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Breaking: Sundowns Make Decision On Mngqithi

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Mamelodi Sundowns have confirmed the exit of coach Manqoba Mngqithi after their 1-1 draw against ASFAR in the CAF Champions League. Sundowns are currently top of the league with seven wins and one defeat in their opening eight games but fell short in the MTN8, losing to Stellenbosch and were stunned in the Carling Knockout final by Magesi with a comeback 2-1 win for the rookies. However, it’s been the lack of convincing performances expected of the squad since Mnqgithi replaced Rulani Mokwena, with a clear mandate of higher chance creation and goals added to the results. Sundowns made the

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Former Al Ahly Star Questions Tau Decision

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Former Al Ahly star Magdy Abdelghany has questioned why Percy Tau didn’t start his side’s CAF Champions League clash with Orlando Pirates. The Bafana Bafana winger, who has been absent from recent national team camps, only made a cameo off the bench in the second half at Orlando Stadium in Ahly’s goalless draw with the Buccaneers. Tau, 30, has made 11 appearances for the Egyptian giants this season, but started only five games so far. There are rumours that he has had a fallout with Al Ahly coach Marcel Koller, but the player himself has continuously dismissed those claims, while

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Timm – We Are As Good As Al Ahly

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Orlando Pirates midfielder Miguel Timm says the confidence growing within the squad is growing game by game as they continue to produce results. Timm, 32, has been a peripheral figure in the squad this season due to injuries and the recent emergence of midfield competition but provided a cameo in the 0-0 draw with Al Ahly. It served as a reminder of his abilities to the sold-out Orlando Stadium where he’s become a fan favourite since his transfer from Marumo Gallants. “I came on for Cash [in the middle] he did a solid job, it was my duty to finish

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Koller On Pirates Style Of Play And Chances In CAFCL

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Al Ahly head coach Marcelo Koller has discussed Orlando Pirates‘ style of play and their chances to progress to the CAF Champions League knockout stages. The Buccaneers held the African record champions to a goalless draw in a highly tactical battle at a sold-out Orlando Stadium. Both Al Ahly and Pirates have started the group stages with a win and a draw in what seems to be a very tight group with CR Belouizdad following behind them with three points. After the match, Koller praised Jose Riveiro’s side and says he believes they have a good chance of making it

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We Need The Big Three – Dr Ellis

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Banyana Banyana head coach Dr Desiree Ellis has reiterated her stance on the biggest teams in South Africa, like Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates, having women’s sides, saying it will change the landscape of women’s football. Ellis said this at the launch of the Twinning Project, which was launched by the Department of Correctional Services, Chiefs, and FIFA to empower female inmates at a Johannesburg Correctional Center. So far there are four Betway Premiership sides that have women’s teams in South Africa’s top flight; the Hollywoodbets Super League. The African coach of the year says not only will the presence

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