Maart Inspires 10 Men Chiefs To Victory

Kaizer Chiefs captain Yusuf Maart was inspirational as 10 men Chiefs returned to winning ways after defeating Richards Bay 2-1 in the Betway Premiership at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Wednesday evening. Maart assisted Wandile Duba and Ashley Du Preez in both halves, respectively to help his side secure their first victory since September. The result means Chiefs rises two spots up on the log to sixth position with 10 points from six matches, while the Natal Rich Boys are third from bottom with five points from eight encounters. Chiefs could have led as early as the fourth minute when

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Dominant Stellies Lose In Mali

Stellenbosch FC suffered a 2-0 defeat to Stade Malien in their CAF Confederation Cup group stage opener at Stade de 26 Mars in Mali on Wednesday evening. The hosts showed threat earlier on and almost took the lead in the fourth minute when Moctar Cisse rose high but his header missed the target. Siphesihle Nduli then hit the crossbar with a looping header in the ninth minute. In the 15th minute, the hosts broke the deadlock through Haman Mandjan’s pile drive from range which wrong-footed Sage Stephens, as the first period ended 1-0 in Malien’s favour. Stellies stepped up their

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Chiefs vs Richards Bay Starting XIs Announced

Kaizer Chiefs and Richards Bay have named their starting line-ups for this evening’s Betway Premiership clash at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. After almos a month off, Amakhosi chase redemption as they come into this tie on the back of three winless matches across all competitions. They narrowly suffered a 1-0 loss to SuperSport United and were held to a pulsating 2-2 draw by Magesi FC. They also suffered a humiliating 4-0 thumping at the hands of Mamelodi Sundowns in the Carling Knockout Cup last eight. Despite going 25 days without a competitive match, Nasreddine Nabi’s charges took part

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Riveiro On Mayo & CAFCL Group Prediction

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro admits the introduction of Khanyisa Mayo changed the game for CR Belouizdad in their CAF Champions League group stage opener. Pirates raced into a two-goal lead with Mohau Nkota bagging both goals and the Algerian side reacted by throwing the Bafana Bafana forward into the game. Mayo went on to score their consolation in the second half but it was his all-round performance that caught they eye, as he drove them forward to chase the game. “The introduction of Mayo after 30 minutes gave them more control,” Riveiro said. “It was not a surprise

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Mngqithi – These 3 Teams Will Be In CAFCL Semi-finals

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi believes Mamelodi Sundowns, Esperance Sportive de Tunis and Al Ahly will be in the CAF Champions League semi-finals. Sundowns opened their group stage campaign with a 0-0 draw against Maniema Union at Loftus Versfeld on Tuesday evening, while Al Ahly beat Stade d’Abijan 4-2 and Esperance thrashed Djoliba 4-0. With all three sides set to compete in the newly expanded FIFA Club World Cup, along with Wydad Athletic Club, who failed to qualify for CAF inter-club competitions this season, Mngqithi was probed about the importance of a good campaign to prepare for the global showpiece

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Galaxy Coach Gives Honest Opinion About Dolly’s Fitness

TS Galaxy coach Adnan Beganovic reckons that new signing Keagan Dolly is not far from starting matches but admitted his fitness level is not up to scratch yet. Dolly signed a one-year deal with an option to renew following his departure from Kaizer Chiefs. The 31-year-old made his debut for Galaxy in their 3-1 win over Sekhukhune United, entering the fray in the 69th minute. Beganovic, who has now taken over the hot seat at Galaxy following the departure of Sead Ramovic, says Dolly is a special player however just needs time to get match fitness and should be able

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Nabi Sends Message To Broos & Wants This From Dortley

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi congratulated Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos after qualifying for AFCON and has demanded “more” from Rushwin Dortley. Nabi was left impressed by the way Bafana Bafana played after finishing top of Group K admitting that it’s the type of football that he likes. The former Young Africans coach touched on Dortley, who has been making waves in the country after producing solid performances in the national team and at club level. Dortley made his senior Bafana debut in the 2-2 draw against Uganda. Since then, he has played all the matches in the national

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Riveiro Revels In CAFCL Group Stage Debut Win In North Africa

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says his side’s 2-1 win over CR Belouizdad in their CAF Champions League group stage opener will make his squad a better team. Pirates beat the Algerian giants with Mohau Nkota bagging a brace, while Bafana Bafana forward Khanyisa Mayo scored for the home side, his first goal for the club since his record $850,000 transfer from Cape Town City in the off-season. In what was Riveiro’s debut at this stage of Africa’s elite club competition, and the majority of his squad, he feels it’s an experience that will help mature his crop of

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Manqoba – I Have Not Pressed Any Panic Buttons

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi says they have the potential to win more games away from home in the CAF Champions League this season. After the 0-0 draw against Linafoot side AS Maniema Union at home, the group stage debutants to open the campaign, as ASFAR beat Raja Athletic Club in Group B, the Sundowns boss suggested the way teams set up in their home ground will be advantageous to their cause. “To be straightforward in this group, I think we have more potential to win more matches away from home, I see it like that, I also see us

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