Hlungwani Dissects Chipezeze Appeal In Chiefs Defeat

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Former PSL referee Victor Hlungwani is of the notion that Magesi FC goalkeeper Elvis Chipezeze does not have a case after claiming to have been impeded in their heavy loss to Kaizer Chiefs. Dikwena Tsa Meetse fell to a 4-1 crushing by the Glamour Boys at the new Peter Mokaba stadium in Polokwane on Wednesday. Flavio Da Silva opened the scoring for Amakhosi before Wandile Duba added the second. It was three via Mduduzi Shabalala before the hosts pulled one back through Diteboho Mofokeng. Khanyisa Mayo completed the rout with the fourth goal late in the game for the all-important

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Cardoso Credits Four-Moment Mastery For Sundowns Progress

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso says his squad’s ability to dominate all four moments of the game was the decisive factor in their 2-0 aggregate semi-final victory over Espérance de Tunis in the CAF Champions League. Sundowns secured their place in the final after a commanding second-leg display at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, backing up their 1-0 first-leg result in Tunis with a clean sheet at home. Speaking in his post-match press conference, Cardoso reflected on the tactical discipline and collective maturity that allowed Sundowns to overcome one of the continent’s most decorated clubs across two legs. “I think

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Mokwena’s Al Ittihad Held As Lorch Returns

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Rulani Mokwena’s Al Ittihad SC were held to a draw by Elettihad, as Thembinkosi Lorch returned. Mokwena faced a tough opponent this afternoon at home with hope of keeping his 100% record after three wins in a row. Lorch who missed the last two games was included in the match day squad but started the game on the bench. In the 11th minute Burkina Faso international Stephen Aziz Ki opened the scoring for Mokwena’s men. The red and white went into the break leading by 1-0. Lorch was introduced in the 72nd minute with hope of securing the three points

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Cardoso Shifts Focus To Title Race With Pirates After Historic Feat

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso says his thoughts have already turned to the league title race, even as the club celebrated reaching a second CAF Champions League final. Sundowns sealed their place in the final with a 2-0 aggregate semi-final win over Espérance de Tunis, but Cardoso was quick to remind his squad that a punishing domestic schedule demands immediate attention, with seven matches in 21 days standing between them and the end of the league season. The Portuguese coach also reflected on the fine margins that have separated continental glory in each of his previous finals appearances, insisting

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Junior Echoes Phuti Over Maboe MOTM

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iDiski TV analyst Junior Khanye has echoed Polokwane City coach Phuti Mohafe’s sentiments regarding Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Lebohang Maboe being voted Man of the Match in the sides’ goalless draw in the league. The two teams couldn’t be separated after 90 minutes at the old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday, leaving them in third and seventh places respectively on the log. Maboe won the outstanding individual accolade, a decision Mohafe bemoaned saying the midfielder was nowhere in the game and Rise and Shine benefitted from his mistakes. Khanye agreed with Mohafe saying he was also surprised adding that he’s questioning

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Zwane Makes Honest Admission After Losing To Pirates 

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AmaZulu coach Arthur Zwane made a frank admission after his side’s 3-0 defeat to Orlando Pirates in a Betway Premiership clash at Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday afternoon.  Usuthu struggled defensively, conceding three goals and extending their winless league run to three matches, having drawn their previous two matches. ALSO READ: Zwane Makes Top Three Target AdmissionOfficial: AmaZulu Make Decision On Futures Of Dias & Dladla Zwane felt the scoreline did not fully reflect the game, suggesting it could have been worse.  He also praised goalkeeper Olwethu Mzimela for keeping them in the contest with several key saves, including stopping

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Hunt – Pirates Will Give Us Six If…

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Stellenbosch FC head coach Gavin Hunt has warned of a possible hammering by Orlando Pirates should they display themselves the way they did against Sekhukhune United. The Cape Winelands outfit still have to play both Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates in the Betway Premiership, with a visit to the Tshwane giants first coming up in midweek, and then in two weeks’ time, they will welcome Pirates in the Mother City. On Friday evening at Athlone Stadium, Hunt’s troops came out victorious with a 3-1 success over Babina Noko in the Betway Premiership. Hunt’s side has made huge progress compared to

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Freese Reacts To Thrashing Win Over Durban City

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Magesi FC head coach Allan Freese was left over the moon after a massive win which saw them move away from the foot of the Betway Premiership standings. Magesi shocked Durban City 5-2 at the Seshego Stadium on Sunday afternoon, just their fourth league win all season and the first time in their history they had bagged five goals in one match. The massive win saw them move away from the relegation zone on goal difference, as they sit on 20 points with Marumo Gallants. Orbit College dropped to the bottom of the log, a point behind Gallants and Magesi.

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Singh On Target In Cyprus As Mailula’s Kortrijk Seal Promotion

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South African winger Luther Singh delivered an impressive performance for AEL Limassol in Cyprus, while in Belgium, Cassius Mailula’s side celebrated a major milestone by securing promotion to the top-flight. Singh got his name on the scoresheet as AEL Limassol claimed a 2-1 victory over Paralimni in a Cyprus League encounter. His compatriot Thapelo Maseko also featured in the match, coming on and playing 27 minutes as the team held on for the win. Elsewhere in Cyprus, Mihlali Mayambela was named among the substitutes but did not see action as Omonia recorded a 2-0 home victory over rivals Apoel. In

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