Slot Responds To Salah Comments

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Liverpool coach Arne Slot has insisted Mohamed Salah’s latest comments about his future have not distracted him neither the player ahead of their big clash against Real Madrid. Salah told the media after his two-goal show against Southampton that he hasn’t received a formal contract offer despite his current contract expiring by the end of the season. The Egyptian winger famously stated, he’s “more in than out” at the moment, with Slot playing on the phrase when being asked about Salah’s comments. “The only thing I can is, when I look at my line-ups Mo is more in than out,”

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Edition 182 – Magesi, Mayo & Mdunyelwa

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The 182nd edition of iDiski Times is now available, featuring Sinethemba Makonco’s interview with former Cape Town City striker Khanyisa Mayo who is set to face Orlando Pirates with his Algerian club CR Belouizdad this week in the CAF Champions League. Staying with the CAF Champions League, we bring you an interview with Mamelodi Sundowns’ defender Zuko Mdunyelwa, just as Sundowns face Maniema Union this week. We take a look back at Magesi’s stunning victory in the Carling Knockout final when they came back from a goal down to beat Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1. Lethabo Kganyago had a conversation with former

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Mokwana Stars On CAFCL Debut

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Bafana Bafana winger Elias Mokwana had a memorable CAF Champions League debut, scoring and assisting for ES Tunis. Mokwana, 25, has made nine appearances for his new club so far but often only played a bit-part role. On Tuesday, however, it was his moment to shine, as he netted his side’s second goal and assisted the third in a 4-0 win over Djoliba. He was also named the Man of the Match in the game with a Sofascore rating of 8.4. Despite the heavy win, ES Tunis find themselves in second place in Group D after Pyramids hammered Sagrada Esperanca

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Official: Ex-Sundowns Winger Mkhuma Lands New Club

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Former Mamelodi Sundowns winger Promise Mkhuma has joined Motsepe Foundation Championship side Upington City. Mkhuma was touted as one of the brightest prospects at Sundowns but has seen his career stagnate due to a lack of first-team opportunities. His loan spells away from the club also failed to ignite his undoubted potential and he’s now taken the same route as his former teammate Keletso Makgalwa. The attacking duo once lit up the reserve league in South Africa and like Mkhuma, Makgalwa was at a career crossroads before his move to Bafana Ba Gucci. After starring for a single season in

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Nkota Brace Stuns CR Belouizdad

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Orlando Pirates youngster Mohau Nkota lit up the Stade du 5 Juillet 1962 in Algiers, netting a brace as Buccaneers beat CR Belouizdad 2-1. Pirates had a dream start infront of thousands of Belouizdad supporters when Nkota scored the opening goal in the fourth minute after he was set up by Relebohile Mofokeng. Seven minutes later, Belouizdad had an opportunity to equalize, but Sipho Chaine produced a double save and kept Pirates in front. After 14 minutes of football, Nkota had a glorious opportunity to double the lead, but Belouizdad goalkeeper Moustapha Zaghba made a brilliant save. The Buccaneers made

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Maniema Coach Doubts Moroccan Giants Can Topple Downs

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AS Maniema Union head coach Papi Kimoto says Mamelodi Sundowns are still favourites to win the group and suggested the ASFAR and Raja Athletic Club won’t come away with results in Tshwane. The CAF Champions League group stage debutants and lowest-ranked team in the competition came away with a point after a 0-0 stalemate at Loftus Versfeld on Tuesday evening. It was a result Kimoto said he would have grabbed and signed for with both hands if offered from Sundowns before the game, showcasing their delight at the point. “I’m satisfied with the performance of the team, the players suffered

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Mngqithi – I Was Disappointed In Two Players

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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi has questioned the effort of two of his players in their goalless draw against Maniema Union on Tuesday. The 2016 champions got their CAF Champions League group stages of with disappointing draw at home to the CAFCL newbies. Sundowns were favourites in the Group B opener but struggled to create too many clear-cut chances and had to settle for a draw at home, with Mngqithi lamenting the performance of two of his players. “I think I would have issues with one or two players that I felt did not give enough – enough effort more

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Belouizdad & Pirates Starting XIs Announced

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CR Belouizdad and Orlando Pirates have announced their respective starting lineups for this evening’s CAF Champions League clash at Stade Du 5 Juliet 1962. Pirates return to action after 25 days without playing an official match. The Buccaneers begin their CAF Champions League against away from home with hope of getting maximum points. Having won the first seven league matches, the Buccaneers aim to transfer the domestic performance to the continental stage. Meanwhile, Belouizdad didn’t start the season well after failing to win a single match in the first six fixtures. They had already sacked Corentin Martins, who was the

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Sundowns Labour To Stalemate In CAFCL Group Stage Opener

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Mamelodi Sundowns and AS Maniema Union played out to a 0-0 draw in their 2024/25 CAF Champions League group stage opener at Loftus Versfeld on Tuesday evening. Sundowns came into the game, notably reeling from their shock Carling Knockout Cup upset against Magesi, where they lost 2-1 in a comeback from the rookies in Bloemfontein on Saturday. Coach Manqoba Mngqithi responded with six changes to the XI with Thapelo Morena, Malinbongwe Khoza, Divine Lunga, Erwin Saavedra, Kabelo Kodisang and Artur Sales making the starting line-up. But the bold move only provided dominance of possession, while the visitors carved out the

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