Goals Galore As 18 Goals Scored In Four DDC Games

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Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs shared the spoils in a four-goal thriller at Lucas Moripe Stadium as it rained goals on Saturday. Chiefs opened the scoring just 15 minutes into the game through Thulani Mabaso. Tshiamo Masisi netted a brace before halftime to give Sundowns a lead. Right after the second started, Neo Bohloko levelled matters 2-2. Masisi missed a penalty to complete his hattrick – after he hit the crossbar. Richards Bay striker Ntlonelo Bomelo netted a hat trick in the first half to give the Natal Richboyz a much-needed three points. This took them inside the top eight

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It’s Bafana vs Magesi – Vilakazi

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Former Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Benedict Tso Vilakazi says the Carling Knockout Cup Final between Magesi FC and Mamelodi Sundowns is as good as Bafana-Bafana versus the club.    The two meet in the cup final at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein on Saturday evening (18:00) with expectations that Sundowns will triumph over the Betway Premiership rookies, despite their good run in the competition. Magesi eliminated Orlando Pirates, TS Galaxy and Richards Bay en route to the final and now face a star-studded Brazilian side that had eight players in the national team that secured qualification for the

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Mokwena On First Casablanca Derby And No Fans

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Wydad Athletic Club head coach Rulani Mokwena says he’s proud of the efforts of his players after the 1-1 draw against Raja Athletic Club in the Casablanca Derby. Mokwena’s side are fifth in the Botola Pro after the stalemate against the reigning league champions who are languishing in ninth place. RS Berkane are currently setting the pace at the summit of the Moroccan top-flight which has caused growing unease at the Casablanca giants. However, with the 2024/25 season still in it’s infancy with only 11 rounds of fixtures played, Mokwena bemoaned the way they conceded, but remains defiant in his

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Khanye – Sundowns Will Win 5-0

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Junior Khanye has predicted that Mamelodi Sundowns will win the Carling knockout Cup by a margin of at least five goals against Magesi FC. Sundowns are the highest-scoring side in the tournament this season with 11 goals and did not concede on their way to the final. Having been knocked out of the MTN8, Khanye believes the league champions will want to lift the second domestic cup against a stubborn Magesi in their first top-flight season. The former Kaizer Chiefs winger has applauded the Limpopo side for making it to the final while eliminating Cup favourites on their way. However,

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New United Boss Amorim Discusses Mourinho Comparisons

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New Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorin has addressed the comparisons to his iconic compatriot, Jose Mourinho. Amorim was lured to United as the successor of Erik ten Hag after an indifferent start to the 2024/25 season and is ranked as one of the most promising coaches in world football. The 39-year-old turned around the fortunes of Sporting Lisbon during his four-year spell winning two league titles and two domestic cups, ending their 19-year wait for league honours. It’s been a meteoric rise for Amorim from early retirement in professional football, to spending a week-long internship under Mourinho at Manchester

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Banyana Learn 2024 WAFCON Fate After Draw In Morocco

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Defending champions Banyana Banyana were drawn in Group C for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Hosts Morocco were placed in Group A, Nigeria Group B and South Africa as reigning champions in Group C as the tier one nations in the draw which took place in Morocco. The tournament was postponed due to the congested FIFA international calendar and will take place between 5-26 July in the North African state for a consecutive edition. Desiree Ellis side were drawn alongside Tanzania, Mali and Ghana. Group A: Group B: Group C:

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Mokwena’s Wydad Share Spoils In Fiery Casablanca Derby

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Rulani Mokwena’s Wydad Athletic Club secured 1-1 draw in a fiery Casablanca derby against Raja Athletic Club at the Stade Larbi Zaouli on Friday evening. Coming into the Botola Pro clash, both sides came under immense pressure, more so Mokwena than Ricardo Sa Pinto, who had just been appointed last month. Mokwena’s side were sixth, and Raja 11th – a far cry from the usual standards of the two biggest clubs in Moroccan football. In the football on display on the night showcased why – as it was a scrappy foul-ridden affair devoid of flair and attacking quality. Pape Sakho

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Manqoba – I Can Name The Magesi XI & Subs

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Manqoba Mngqithi is leaving no stone unturned ahead of the Carling Knockout final against Magesi. With the top-flight rookies in their first domestic cup final, the reigning league champions are overwhelming favourites for the clash at the Toyota Stadium on Saturday. In terms of preparing his side mentally, the Sundowns coach admits he’s overanalysed Clinton Larsen squad as it could be a potential banana skin, cognizant of their recent performances against Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs. “The Magesi team, because I respect every opponent and I’m always scared of the opponents who are not favoured, I’m

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Benni – Rashford Under More Scrutiny Than Palmer

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Former Manchester United first team coach Benni McCarthy has questioned the massive criticism and scrutiny a player like Marcus Rashford receives in comparison to the likes of Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson. McCarthy worked closely with Rashford during his two years as striker’s coach and was credited with the United forward hitting a career-high of 30 goals in the 2022/23 campaign, which was the South African’s first season at the club. However, Rashford wasn’t able to keep up those figures in 2023/24, netting just eight times across all competitions. McCarthy, though, has defended Rashford and questioned the over-the-top criticism and

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